# DOGE Alumni Pursue Federal Contracts

The Washington Post reports that roughly two dozen former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) personnel have joined or founded startups seeking federal business, and that at least six alumni registered on a government contracting portal. The startups have reportedly raised at least $1 billion collectively, but the signal identifies no federal awards to the companies. For procurement officials and contractors, the development raises due-diligence questions about conflicts of interest, post-government employment restrictions, and whether former officials’ agency experience or access is relevant to contracting activity.

- Agencies and contracting teams should distinguish portal registration and company fundraising from actual eligibility, competition, or contract awards; none are identified here for these startups.
- Companies competing in the same markets should account for heightened scrutiny of former officials’ roles and ensure their interactions and representations are consistent with applicable ethics and procurement rules.
- The reported activity may increase attention to conflict-of-interest reviews and post-employment restrictions, but the signal does not report a new rule or a specific compliance deadline.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 25, 2026

### Government Entities
- Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
- Department of Defense (DoD)

### Vendors
- Cathedral (Prospective federal contractor; company portal registration is not confirmed)
- Special (Prospective federal contractor; company portal registration is not confirmed)

### Sources
- [Department of Grifter Elon: roughly two dozen former DOGE cnts have turned their federal posts into startup roles and stakes, raising at least $1 billion. 

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