RADICL, a cyber-as-a-service provider focused on SMBs supporting national defence and critical infrastructure, has secured funding of $31m.
The company has closed a $31m Series A funding round, led by Paladin Capital Group, with participation from existing backers Access Venture Partners and Denver Ventures, alongside new investor Cervin Ventures.
RADICL operates in the cybersecurity sector, providing a virtual security operations centre (vSOC) designed specifically for SMBs that form part of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base. Its platform is built around the idea that traditional, human-centric security operations can no longer keep pace with the scale and speed of modern cyber threats, particularly as threat actors increasingly deploy AI-driven techniques.
At the core of RADICL’s offering is an autonomous vSOC that reframes security operations as software rather than labour-intensive services. The platform combines agentic AI operators with human expertise, enabling threats to be detected, assessed and responded to at machine speed. Through what the company describes as a “service as software” model, customers gain managed compliance and defence-in-depth while maintaining visibility and operational transparency across their security environment.
The newly raised capital will be used to accelerate the development of RADICL’s autonomous vSOC platform, with a particular focus on SMBs supporting U.S. critical infrastructure and defence programmes. The company plans to invest in advancing its AI-driven capabilities, scaling its modular product suite and supporting wider adoption among managed service providers and their customers.
RADICL’s platform is designed to support organisations at different stages of cyber maturity. Customers can begin with regulatory compliance requirements such as CMMC or NIST SP 800-171, before expanding into broader infrastructure protection and, ultimately, more comprehensive defences capable of addressing nation-state-level threats. This staged approach is intended to make advanced cybersecurity accessible to smaller organisations that have historically lacked the resources to deploy enterprise-grade solutions.
RADICL CEO Chris Petersen said, “SMBs have historically been left behind when it comes to robust security operations and defense-in-depth. They simply cannot afford best-in-class technology nor talent and have gone without or adopted lower-quality options.” He added, “An AI-enabled threat tsunami is on the horizon for SMBs as AI accelerates threat actors and widens their target aperture. It is imperative that SMBs, especially those that support U.S. national security, have better options to choose from. RADICL was founded to address this critical concern and is fighting AI with AI, delivering comprehensive and strong cyber defense with an experience and price point ideal for the SMB buyer.”
Paladin Capital Group managing director Mourad Yesayan said, “Paladin is proud to lead RADICL’s Series A.” He added, “Since our initial investment, RADICL has experienced rapid growth, with revenue increasing more than sevenfold year over year and adoption accelerating across its customer base. This round reflects our decision to double down on that momentum and empower the team to continue its work to provide an option for SMBs to meet the challenges of today’s adversarial AI threat landscape. We share the belief that these businesses are critical parts of the global economy and deserve security solutions that match the threat environment.”
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