GUILD

AI-Native Defense Contractor Reshaping the Defense Supply Chain

YC Summer 2026Artificial IntelligenceComplianceManufacturingSupply ChainDefense

About GUILD

GUILD is an AI-native defense contractor that automates the Defense Supply chain for the DoW. We predict government demand, then manufacture in-house cheaper and faster than the incumbents. We've created an AI-native business model for contracting operations, manufacturing, and finance to deliver on defense contracts end-to-end.

Founders

  • Kaya Celebi

    Founder

    Founder at GUILD. Previously AI Tech Lead at Hartree Partners and ML Engineer at Morgan Stanley. MSc in Computer Science from Columbia, dual BSc in CS and Statistics from Duke.

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  • Erim Gurlemis

    Founder

    Founder at GUILD. Previously Associate in the Global Investment Office at Morgan Stanley, where he worked on wealth management development and engagement . BA in Biological Studies from Rutgers University.

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