Denver-based Northslope closed a $22 million Series A led by Friends & Family Capital and Goldcrest Capital. Led by CEO Bill Ward, the startup builds mission-specific applications native to the Palantir operating system.
Northslope replaces generic SaaS with “ontology-first” automation for aerospace and defense. This shift toward high-stakes agents mirrors trends in proprietary data and enterprise observability.
Market Signal
- Ontology Alpha: Replaces rigid legacy software with agentic workflows on Palantir AIP, focusing on complex decision cycles rather than simple data entry.
- Elite Partnership: As a “Vanguard: Elite” partner, Northslope is the primary scaling layer for organizations committed to the Palantir stack.
- Operational Moat: Targets sectors where off-the-shelf software fails, providing a technical advantage in mission-critical environments.
Key Details
- Funding: $22M Series A
- Lead Investors: Friends & Family; Goldcrest
- CEO: Bill Ward
- Use Case: Palantir-native, mission-specific enterprise apps
