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AI Code Translator Secures $125M to Modernize Defense
20 Feb
Summary
- Code Metal's AI platform translates code for defense clients.
- Startup secured $125 million in Series B funding.
- Their tech modernizes old code while verifying its accuracy.
Boston-based startup Code Metal has announced the successful closure of a $125 million Series B funding round. The company specializes in using artificial intelligence to translate and verify code, with a particular focus on serving the defense industry. Early customers include major defense contractors like L3Harris and RTX, as well as the US Air Force.
Code Metal's platform translates high-level programming languages such as Python and C++ into lower-level languages like Rust and VHDL. This capability is crucial for modernizing aging software that underpins essential infrastructure. The startup's CEO, Peter Morales, highlights the growing demand for such services in an era where AI-generated code is becoming more prevalent.
A key aspect of Code Metal's offering is its method for ensuring the accuracy of translated code. The company's software generates test harnesses at each translation step, allowing clients to verify that the output is functional and free from introduced bugs. This rigorous verification process aims to mitigate the risks associated with modernizing critical, legacy codebases.
