- NATO Innovation Fund led a $15 million Series A investment in RevEng.AI to strengthen software supply chain security
- RevEng.AI’s platform analyzes compiled software binaries to detect hidden threats and malicious code
- The investment aligns with NATO’s broader push to advance secure and responsible AI technologies
The NATO Innovation Fund, or NIF, has led a $15 million Series A funding round for RevEng.AI, a cybersecurity company focused on verifying the integrity and security of AI-generated and third-party software.
Other participants in the funding round included Sands Capital, In-Q-Tel, IQ Capital and Episode One, the NIF said Wednesday.
RevEng.AI said the investment will support development of its binary-level software verification platform, designed to help enterprises and defense organizations identify malicious functionality, hidden vulnerabilities and unauthorized changes inside compiled software.
Why Is Software Verification Becoming More Important?
The company said the rapid rise of AI-generated software has increased the risks of software supply chain attacks and hidden vulnerabilities.
RevEng.AI’s platform analyzes executable binaries directly rather than relying solely on source code reviews, allowing organizations to inspect closed-source applications, firmware and third-party software before deployment.
Its proprietary AI model, BinNet, was trained with support from allied government cyber units and commercial cybersecurity teams to detect backdoors, malicious functionality and abnormal software changes.
“In a world where AI increasingly writes the code, the only universal source of truth is the executable binary files that actually run on machines. RevEng gives organizations an independent way to verify software at the binary level before it is released, bought, or deployed,” said James Patrick-Evans, founder and CEO of RevEng.AI.
What Is the NATO Innovation Fund?
The NATO Innovation Fund is a multibillion-euro venture capital initiative backed by 24 NATO allies to support emerging technologies tied to defense, security and resilience.
The fund invests in startups developing advanced capabilities across areas including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, autonomy, biotechnology and cybersecurity.
NIF officials have said the organization is intended to strengthen the alliance’s technological edge while supporting dual-use innovations that can benefit both commercial markets and national security missions.
David Ordonez, senior associate at NATO Innovation Fund, said RevEng.AI addresses a critical cybersecurity challenge facing governments and industry.
“RevEng.AI gives organizations the ability to understand what is actually inside the software they rely on, even when that software is closed-source or delivered by third parties. That closes a critical gap in software supply chain security,” Ordonez added.
How Is NATO Approaching Artificial Intelligence?
NATO updated its artificial intelligence strategy in 2024 to promote secure, trustworthy and interoperable AI adoption across allied defense environments.
The alliance’s strategy emphasizes responsible AI development, operational resilience, transparency and human oversight while encouraging member nations to accelerate defense innovation.
NATO has also prioritized improving interoperability among allies as AI systems become more integrated into military operations and cybersecurity environments.
Policy experts have noted that responsible AI governance is becoming increasingly important as autonomous systems and AI-assisted software development expand across both government and commercial sectors.
What Regulations and Policies Are Emerging Around AI?
Governments and international organizations are continuing to introduce new frameworks governing AI safety, transparency and accountability.
Recent AI regulatory initiatives have focused on risk management, oversight of high-impact AI systems and cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and software supply chains.
Analysts have also highlighted growing interest in sovereign AI capabilities and trusted AI ecosystems, particularly among NATO allies seeking to balance technological innovation with national security requirements.
