Company·Founded 2014
“We build the hard parts of regulated capital markets, AI safety, and the infrastructure they depend on.”In its own words: obsidian.systems
Alignment research

Software firm applying formal methods to high-assurance systems, including a multi-year UK government AI-safety engagement with ARIA's Safeguarded AI programme.

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Received $5.1M from 1 funder

Led by Ali Abrar (Co-founder), Ryan Trinkle (Co-founder)Checked 25 Oct 2026

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1 grant totalling $5.1M, newest first.

2025 1 grant · $5.1M
DateFunderAmountPurpose
14 Jul 2025Advanced Research + Invention Agency$5.1MSafeguarded AI TA1.2 technical coordinator (contract, 27 months); £3,998,455 incl. VAT; technical area inferred source