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Virtualitics
TypePrivate
IndustrySoftware
Founded2016; 10 years ago (2016) in Pasadena, California, USA
FoundersMichael Amori
Ciro Donalek
Scott Davidoff
George Djorgovski
Headquarters
Pasadena
ProductsVirtualitics IRO
Virtualitics IRIS
Websitevirtualitics.com

Virtualitics is an American software company specializing in artificial intelligence, analytics, and data integration solutions for government agencies, defense organizations, and private enterprises.[1]

Based in Pasadena, California, the company was founded in 2016 after more than a decade of research at Caltech and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory.

Platform

The company’s flagship solution, Integrated Readiness Optimization (IRO), uses AI-powered analytics, predictive models, and explainable AI to support decision-making across maintenance, logistics, personnel, supply chains, and deep threat analysis using predictive models.[2] IRO enables mission readiness by predicting future operational issues, optimizing resource allocation, and surfacing recommendations that shorten decision cycles.[3] It supports deployment in cloud-based and on-premise environments.

In 2025, Virtualitics launched Iris, a specialized AI agent blended with generative AI in a single interface.[4] Operators can ask Iris questions in plain language and receive contextual insights in real time. Iris can “sift through data, surface critical findings, and guide users through next steps in the decision process.”[5]

History

In the early 2010s, data scientist and entrepreneur Michael Amori, then, a managing director at Deutsche Bank, was introduced to George Djorgovski, professor of astronomy and data science and director of Caltech’s Center for Data-Driven Discovery, and Ciro Donalek, a computational staff scientist at CD3. Djorgovski and Donalek were collaborating with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory to visualize complex datasets collected from Mars, using immersive analytics to explore massive streams of planetary and astronomical data.[6]

The trio recognized the potential for commercial applications for this technology and combined their expertise to launch Virtualitics in 2016.[7] A year later, it raised a $4.4 million Series A funding round led by The Venture Reality Fund.[8]

In 2018, Virtualitics raised $18 million in a Series B-1 round led by North Sound Ventures.[9]

In 2023, Virtualitics raised $37 million in series C funding, led by Smith Point Capital with participation from Citi and advisory clients of [[Henry Hillman|The Hillman Company].[10]

As of 2025, Virtualitics customers include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Army,[11] and U.S. Marine Corps.[12]

References

  1. ^ Hultz, Chad (2025-11-21). "How AI Is Helping the Military Predict Failures". Mililtary.com. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  2. ^ Daigle, Lisa (2025-10-30). "AI-enabled readiness contract signed by Virtualitics and U.S. Air Force". Mililtary Embedded Systems. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  3. ^ Daigle, Lisa (2025-10-30). "AI-enabled readiness contract signed by Virtualitics and U.S. Air Force". Mililtary Embedded Systems. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  4. ^ Bernacchi, Giulia (2025-09-08). "New Virtualitics AI Tool Aims to Streamline Defense Readiness". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  5. ^ Bernacchi, Giulia (2025-09-08). "New Virtualitics AI Tool Aims to Streamline Defense Readiness". The Defense Post. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  6. ^ Zierler, David (2023-04-27). "S. George Djorgovski, Astronomer, Data Scientist, and Pioneer of Astroinformatics". Caltech Heritage Project. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  7. ^ Harmon, Grace (2023-09-11). "Virtualitics Has Big AI Plans". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  8. ^ Hamilton, Ian (2017-04-14). "Hands-On With Virtualitics: Data Visualization Software Which Raised $4.4 Million". Upload. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  9. ^ Lin, Belle (2021-04-14). "Pasadena-based Virtualitics just raised $18 million to help the Pentagon make sure that America stays competitive in AI". Business Insider. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  10. ^ Wiggers, Kyle (2023-08-10). "Data visualization startup Virtualitics lands $37M investment". Tech Crunch. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  11. ^ "Pasadena-Based Virtualitics Named to Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies". Pasadena Now. 2025-08-12. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
  12. ^ Daigle, Lisa (2025-11-13). "AI-driven readiness tool adopted by 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing". Military Embedded Systems. Retrieved 2026-01-26.

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