Rilian secures $17.5 million in Seed funding, led by 8VC, to enhance AI-driven cyber and defense systems for U.S. and Allied markets.
Amount Raised
$17.5 Million
Round Type
Seed
Investors
Description
Rilian has raised $17.5 million in seed funding, led by 8VC and supported by other investors. The funding will accelerate the company's expansion into U.S. and Allied markets, enhancing its AI-native cybersecurity capabilities. The aim is to improve cyber and defense operations through automation and advanced technology solutions
Quick answer
Rilian raised $17.5 Million in a Seed round, dated April 23, 2026. Investors: First In, Tamarack Global, 8090 Industries, Liquid 2 Ventures, Perot Jain, Protego Ventures and 8VC.
- How much did Rilian raise?
- Rilian raised $17.5 Million in a Seed round on April 23, 2026.
- Who invested in Rilian?
- First In, Tamarack Global, 8090 Industries, Liquid 2 Ventures, Perot Jain, Protego Ventures and 8VC are named as investors in this round.
- What does Rilian do?
- Rilian is a provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration capabilities.
Source: Fundz verified event record.
Who else raised in Security and Cyber Security around the same time
Companies in the same sectors as Rilian that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.
- Bold Security raised $40M (Funding Round) on March 12, 2026.
- Copperhelm raised $7M (Seed) on April 23, 2026.
- Artemis Global Technologies raised $70M (Series A) on April 17, 2026.
- TENEX.AI raised $250M (Series B) on March 31, 2026.
- WideField Security raised an undisclosed amount (Series A) on March 19, 2026.
- Quantro Security raised an undisclosed amount (Seed) on March 12, 2026.
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