MORSE Corp

MORSE Corp

Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD

Overview

MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.

About MORSE Corp

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Why MORSE Corp is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Robotics & Automation

Enterprise Software

AI & Machine Learning

Defense

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$9.8M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • August 2025 Army OTA added $48.1 million for GPS-denied autonomous aircraft.
  • April 2025 Air Force mission-planning order totaled $83.0 million through 2030.
  • June 2025 CMMC Level 2 passed with 110 score and zero findings.

What critics are saying

  • March 26, 2025 DOJ settlement cost MORSE $4.6 million over cybersecurity fraud allegations.
  • The settlement admitted NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP gaps through February 2023.
  • Another cyber lapse can block Army and Air Force awards, jeopardizing the defense pipeline.

What makes MORSE Corp unique

  • Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with long-term delivery, not venture exits.
  • MORSE won DARPA Albatross and Army autonomous aircraft work in 2025.
  • Seattle expansion in June 2025 broadens access to West Coast defense talent.

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Funding

Total Funding

$9.8M

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Industry Average

Funded Over

4 Rounds

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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Sep 13th, 2026
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ExecutiveBiz
Jun 10th, 2025
MORSE Corp Opens Office in Seattle

MORSE Corp opens office in Seattle.

LexBlog
Apr 15th, 2025
Key Takeaways from DOJ's Continued Cybersecurity Enforcement

On March 25, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE) over its alleged failures to satisfy cybersecurity requirements for federal defense contractors.

Hoodline
Mar 26th, 2025
SOURCE: Massachusetts Defense Contractor MORSECORP Settles for $4.6 Million Over Cybersecurity Fraud Allegations

In an interesting turn of events, the Massachusetts-based defense contractor MORSECORP, Inc. has agreed to settle for $4.6 million over cybersecurity fraud allegations.

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Jul 5th, 2024
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At an eventful MassChallenge AirForce Labs Program Showcase & Finale, 15 startups delivered 3-minute pitches in front of a room of dual-use innovators…

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