HOOTL Secures UAE Funding, Expands Into Health Tech AI

HOOTL (Humans Out of the Loop), formerly known as RIIG, has announced the successful closure of a new funding round from investors in the United Arab Emirates, marking a pivotal step in the company’s evolution from a cybersecurity firm into a next-generation health tech and insurance automation platform.

The funding supports HOOTL’s strategic rebranding and its sharpened focus on developing AI-powered tools for verifying insurance, automating claims, and addressing operational bottlenecks in healthcare systems.

“We are greatly appreciative of this new round of funding and look forward to expanding our partnerships in the UAE,” said CEO Denver Riggleman. “Investors recognize our platform as a breakthrough in health tech, especially in the verification and adjudication of insurance claims.”

As part of its growth strategy, HOOTL will open a regional office in the UAE to deepen collaboration with key partners, tap into the country’s advanced digital infrastructure, and align more closely with regional regulatory frameworks and innovation mandates.

Strategic Engagements Underway

During a recent visit to the UAE, HOOTL’s leadership team held high-level talks with representatives from one of the Emirates’ governments and senior executives at a leading regional tech group.

The discussions, according to the company, affirmed HOOTL’s alignment with national priorities around AI, digital health, and future-proofing critical infrastructure.

This funding round also comes amid a broader wave of interest in U.S.–Middle East investment collaboration, following the recent visit of U.S. government officials to the region.

From Cybersecurity to Health Tech

Founded as RIIG (Riggleman Information & Intelligence Group), the company built its reputation on delivering advanced risk intelligence and national security-grade cybersecurity systems. With its rebrand to HOOTL, the company is positioning itself as a transformative force in health tech — bringing the same real-time AI capabilities to an industry in urgent need of automation and resilience.

HOOTL’s transition reflects a growing global trend: applying military-grade AI to solve complex civilian-sector challenges, especially in healthcare and insurance.