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London Startup Valarian Secures $7 Million for Data Security Expansion

5/9/2025

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Valarian, a dynamic London startup, has successfully secured $7 million in funding, bringing its seed round total to an impressive $20 million. Co-founders Max Buchan and Josh McLaughlin are on a mission to bolster data security through their innovative ACRA platform, eyeing expansion into defense sectors to meet the growing need for secure communication in high-risk situations.

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Valarian, a dynamic London startup, has successfully secured $7 million in funding, bringing its seed round total to an impressive $20 million. Co-founders Max Buchan and Josh McLaughlin are on a mission to bolster data security through their innovative ACRA platform, eyeing expansion into defense sectors to meet the growing need for secure communication in high-risk situations.