Founded by Will Roper, and backed by former Google chief executive officer Eric Schmidt, technology startup Istari, Inc., emerged from stealth mode, announcing plans to revolutionize the field of digital engineering, where all technology is created, tested, and even certified through modeling and simulation.

Roper, a recognized leader in digital transformation and Industry 4.0 as Air Force assistant secretary and McKinsey & Co. advisor, launched Istari in May 2022, quickly raising a $13 million seed round from Schmidt and other venture investors.