Galois is a Portland-based employee-owned technology R&D company and other investor that has made direct seed-stage investments in U.S. startups where strategic technical alignment matters. Its relevant focus areas include cybersecurity, formal methods, advanced cryptography, AI/ML, data-intensive software, analytics, big data, defense, aerospace, fintech, healthtech, semiconductors, deep tech, computing and security. It is most relevant for founders building trustworthy software, verification, security and rigorous digital engineering tools.