Code Metal Raises $125M to Modernize Defense Code with AI

Boston-based startup Code Metal has secured a substantial $125 million in Series B funding for its unique mission: using artificial intelligence to modernize critical legacy software for the defense sector. The company focuses on the immense challenge of updating decades-old code that powers essential military and government systems. Code Metal's AI platform is designed to automatically translate, verify, and refactor outdated programming languages and architectures into modern, secure, and maintainable code. The key promise is to accomplish this modernization without introducing new bugs or security vulnerabilities—a common and dangerous risk in manual rewrites. This funding will enable the company to scale its operations and refine its technology. In an era where software is central to national security, Code Metal's approach aims to address a critical bottleneck, allowing defense contractors and agencies to enhance the resilience, functionality, and security of vital systems that