
Principle secures $2M pre-seed funding to apply Pentagon wargaming to corporate strategy planning.
In San Francisco on February 2, 2026, Principle revealed that it has secured $2 million in pre-seed funding. The funding was primarily provided by SMRK VC and SMOK VC, with additional participation from other investors. Principle is a Strategic Foresight AI platform designed to help businesses simulate potential competitive scenarios to make informed decisions.

