Defense Tech Startup Prime Minute Raises $15M in Pre-Seed Funding

The company plans to use the capital for technology development, local manufacturing, hiring, testing and validation, and broader public resilience efforts.

What is Prime Minute?

Prime Minute develops technology for disaster response, with its first offering focused on helping emergency responders fight wildfires during the earliest stages of an incident.

Its system combines real-time intelligence, AI-assisted mission analysis, and precision aerial suppression capabilities. The technology is designed to help responders assess conditions, coordinate resources and act quickly.

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The system is designed to support wildfire response in situations where traditional suppression methods may be limited, including high winds, nighttime incidents, degraded visual environments and areas that ground crews cannot easily reach.

How Much Funding Has Prime Minute Raised?

Prime Minute has raised $15 million in its Pre-Seed funding round.

The round was led by Eclipse, with participation from 8VC. No previous funding rounds were disclosed.

Who Invested in Prime Minute’s Pre-Seed Round?

The Pre-Seed round was led by Eclipse.

8VC also participated in the financing.

Why the Funding Matters

Prime Minute will use the funding to develop its technology and expand its team. The company also plans to build local manufacturing capabilities and conduct testing and validation activities.

The capital will support the company's wider efforts to develop technology for public resilience and disaster response.

Who founded Prime Minute?

Prime Minute was founded in 2025 by Ronen Korman, Oved M, Itai Mendelsohn, and Gabe Sganga.

The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Its team includes people with backgrounds in public service, aerospace, national security, and technology, including experience at Palantir, Forterra, and Datorios.

Leadership Comments

"Natural disasters are among the most urgent national security challenges we face today," said Gabe Sganga, Chief Growth Officer and Prime Minute co-founder. "Yet, we still mobilize most resources after the damage is done. The first hour of an incident often determines it's ultimate impact.

"Natural disasters are among the greatest threats to our communities, economy, and critical infrastructure," said Lior Susan, founder and CEO of Eclipse. "Meeting that challenge requires more than another point solution. Prime Minute is building an end-to-end system that brings together technology and operations to help responders act faster and more effectively.

Market and Business Growth

Prime Minute is focused on addressing gaps in wildfire response, particularly during the first stages of an incident.

The company says its approach draws on technologies and operational methods historically used for national security missions. Its platform combines intelligence, mission analysis, and aerial suppression to support emergency response in challenging conditions.

The company has emerged from stealth with its first offering focused on rapid initial wildfire response.

What Happens Next?

Prime Minute plans to develop its technology, expand its team, establish local manufacturing, and conduct testing and validation.

The company will also continue developing its broader public resilience efforts and technologies aimed at helping responders act during disasters.

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