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- Pryzm is a startup that helps defense tech companies win government contracts.
- They streamline data, provide tools for contracting, and offer personalized dashboards.
Pryzm, a new defense tech startup, is changing the game by helping other defense tech companies secure lucrative contracts in the government sector. Founded in 2022, Pryzm aims to simplify the complex process of bidding for military contracts by providing companies with valuable insights and tools. Led by co-founder Nick LaRovere, a Palantir alum, Pryzm’s $2 million pre-seed round was recently announced, with investment from XYZ Venture Capital and Amplify.LA.
Through data aggregation from various sources like contracts, congressional hearings, and news reports, Pryzm offers personalized dashboards to its clients. These dashboards include valuable information such as unallocated funds, key decision-makers, and details of previously won contracts. This helps startups understand the landscape and strategically position themselves to win contracts.
LaRovere views Pryzm as a tool to navigate the soft power side of contracting, where relationships and past performance play a significant role. By providing insights into sectors gaining momentum and influential government officials, Pryzm aims to help companies like Silicon Valley startups stand out in the competitive government contracting space.
Expanding beyond startups, Pryzm also offers tools to manage data throughout the contracting process, catering to prime contractors as well. Investors like Ross Fubini from XYZ Venture Capital believe that the success of defense tech startups like Pryzm will benefit society in the long run by enhancing government products and services.
