The funding backs AI development and platform integration across the company, while Brandon Holden takes leadership and co-founder Alek Vernitsky shifts to an advisory role.

Mauro D'Angelo has spent the greater part of his career at the intersection of national security and international affairs. As a seasoned senior federal officer, he established and managed intelligence relationships.

Anantha Krishna supports Guardian Jet clients across the region, including East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Based in Singapore, he works with the firm's sales, consulting and technical teams.

Mente MD Brent Hanson will be based in Michigan, with sales territories across the country, while chief revenue officer Steve Main will be based in the Mente Group Frisco headquarters in Texas.