Rilian is a cybersecurity innovator enabling sovereign-controlled, nation-scale defense, powered by automation and built for compliance. It was formed in 2024 by a team of seasoned cyber and national security operators, innovators, and investors in recognition of rising geopolitical tensions threatening global security. We recognized that global markets face diverse security challenges, and the value gained by sophisticated security tooling is frustrated by complex regulatory requirements and inconsistent adoption frameworks. To address this problem, we provide advanced security solutions tailored to these markets' needs. We act with urgency in light of advancements in adversarial activities driving acute risks to government agencies, critical infrastructure providers, and the global financial ecosystem.
Location: United States
Total raised: $17.5M
Funding Rounds 1
| Date | Series | Amount | Investors |
| 23.04.2026 | Seed | $17.5M | 8090 Indus... |
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| 24.04.2026 | Rilian: $17.5 Million In Seed Funding Raised To Advance Agentic AI For Cyber And Defense Operations | Rilian, a McLean, Virginia-based provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration, has raised $17.5 million in seed and seed extension funding to expand its agentic AI platform across the United States, Gulf Cooperation C... |
| 23.04.2026 | Rilian raises $17.5M to automate security software procurement and deployment in the defense sector Send us a News Tip EXTRACT THE SIGNAL FROM THE NOISE Cookies | A startup called Rilian that’s building agentic systems integration tools for companies operating in the defense and national security industries, said today it has raised $17.5 million in seed funding. The round was led by 8VC, Tamarack Gl... |
| 23.04.2026 | Rilian raises $17.5M to bring Agentic AI to cybersecurity and national defense | War is changing faster than most security teams can keep up. Conflicts like the one in Ukraine have shown what happens when AI enters the fight: attacks move at machine speed, data floods in from every direction, and human analysts struggle... |
| 23.04.2026 | Rilian Raises $17.5M in Seed Funding | Rilian, a Mclean, VA-based provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration capabilities, raised $17.5M in Seed funding. The round was led by 8VC, First In, and Tamarack Global, with participation from 8090 Industries, Li... |
| 23.04.2026 | Rilian Inks $17.5M Seed and Seed Extension | MCLEAN, VA, Rilian, a provider of AI-native cybersecurity and defense systems integration capabilities, today announced that it has raised $17.5 million in seed and seed extension funding. >> Click here for more funding data on Rilia... |
| 08.11.2024 | Tamarack Global: $72 Million Opportunities II Fund Closed | Tamarack Global, an early stage deep-tech venture capital fund, announced the closing of $72 million for its Opportunities II fund, which closed earlier this summer. And the Opportunities II fund is more than twice the size of its flagship ... |