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Orion Secures $3.5 Million for AI-Driven Risk Intelligence Expansion

In a recent announcement, Orion, a leading provider of AI-powered risk intelligence solutions, has successfully secured $3.5 million in funding aimed at enhancing its platform designed for vital threat detection and response. This new financial backing is spearheaded by Dynamo Ventures, with additional support from Bravo Victor Venture Capital (BVVC), Techstars, Service Provider Capital, and a government grant from Puerto Rico.

Orion’s innovative platform is set to revolutionize how enterprises anticipate and respond to real-world threats such as protests, natural disasters, and supply chain disturbances. By transforming unstructured data into actionable insights, Orion equips Command-and-Control (C2) teams with the crucial foresight needed to respond smartly and swiftly.

CEO Rahul Thayil emphasizes that traditional risk management approaches are outdated. He states, "Risk teams no longer need more data; they need better signals." The engineers behind the platform are trained at prestigious institutions like NYU, MIT, Oxford, and Cambridge, developing systems that translate global volatility into clear actionable information.

The problem at hand is significant—organizations are losing over $420 billion every year due to avoidable risks, and major events can lead to an average operational impact of $1.9 billion. Despite spending know-how more than $750,000 annually on ineffective, disjointed tools and outsourced analysts, many companies still struggle to identify critical signals that precede disruptions.

Orion’s solution addresses these challenges directly. Its proprietary algorithm computes real-time risk scores within a critical radius of any moving asset, surfacing only the most relevant information. With the ability to predict threats, ranging from geopolitical unrest to environmental crises, several days in advance, organizations can adjust their operations proactively and secure their personnel.

The platform is already making waves in the business landscape, with multiple Fortune 500 logistics and cloud infrastructure companies relying on it to protect assets worth millions. One global client reported achieving impressive cost savings—up to 20 times less than traditional intelligence platforms—by utilizing Orion’s advanced monitoring capabilities.

What sets Orion apart is its innovative pricing model, which offers per-asset coverage for just $1,000 annually, compared to legacy systems that often exceed $100,000 per site. This affordability allows organizations of all sizes to enhance their risk management capabilities effectively.

Jon Bradford, Managing Partner at Dynamo Ventures, emphasizes the critical role of Orion’s platform in modern supply chains: "The modern supply chain is a living, breathing network increasingly exposed to various shocks. Orion provides real-time visibility into how these risks affect assets and locations, making it essential for maintaining resilience in the current unpredictable world."

Founded in New York and now headquartered in Denver, Orion is committed to evolving threat intelligence and response for physical risk and C2 defense teams worldwide. Leveraging their unique blend of expertise in quantitative analytics, defense operations, and humanitarian response, Orion aims to create a safer and more connected global infrastructure.

For further information about Orion and its innovative solutions, visit their official website at www.oriongeo.com.