Kilsar, a Virginia Beach-based company specializing in dual-use AI software, has successfully raised $3.7 million in a seed funding round. The investment was spearheaded by venture capital firm Lightbank and private equity firm Cotulla Capital, with additional contributions from Techstars and Scalewolf. Kilsar plans to utilize the funds to expand its engineering and deployment teams, attract new clients in both defense and commercial sectors, and enhance its AI-driven Orion platform. Founded by Brendan Lawlor, Justin Carpenter, and Zach Casey, Kilsar aims to capture and digitize tribal knowledge, transforming technical maintenance training with its flagship platform, Orion. This innovative tool converts complex procedures into interactive, AI-enhanced workflows, facilitating quicker upskilling and more efficient operations. With its headquarters in Virginia Beach, Kilsar is dedicated to preserving and scaling the expertise traditionally held by retiring maintainers.

