RIIG – HOOTL, an AI-focused cybersecurity and health tech company, has secured a new round of funding from investors in the United Arab Emirates as part of its regional expansion and strategic rebranding.
The investment was finalised during a recent executive visit to Dubai, and comes at a pivotal time for the company, which is transitioning its identity from RIIG (Riggleman Information & Intelligence Group) to HOOTL—short for Humans Out of the Loop.
HOOTL combines its legacy in national security-grade AI and risk intelligence with a new mission: to improve the efficiency and accuracy of healthcare insurance operations. Its technologies are designed to automate complex procedures such as insurance verification and claims adjudication.
The new funding will support HOOTL’s product development and expansion efforts, particularly in the UAE. The company plans to open a regional office to foster deeper collaboration across government entities, businesses, and academic institutions.
HOOTL sees the UAE as a highly strategic market due to its rapid embrace of digital transformation and strong commitment to fostering tech innovation. The company highlighted the UAE’s supportive regulatory environment and national focus on AI and healthcare modernisation as key reasons for its investment.
During the visit, HOOTL’s leadership held discussions with Emirati officials and leaders from a prominent local technology group. These meetings underlined shared goals in areas such as digital infrastructure and healthcare innovation, with both parties exploring opportunities for longer-term collaboration.
RIIG – HOOTL CEO Denver Riggleman said, “We are greatly appreciative of this new round of funding and look forward to expanding our partnerships in the UAE. Investors recognise our product as a uniquely innovative solution in the health tech space, particularly for insurance verification and claims adjudication—and they’re eager to capitalise on these new technologies.”
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