Rilla

Active

Decentralized live-streaming protocol

Dubai, UAEFounded 2024

Web3 & BlockchainMedia & Entertainment

Pre-Seed

Dubai-based decentralized live-streaming protocol (Rilla Network) cutting video delivery costs by up to 90%, with native interactivity and in-stream transactions. Users contribute network capacity and earn rewards. Hub71-anchored. Not to be confused with the US sales-analytics company Rilla.

Founders

Hal Smith Stevens

Founder

Funding Rounds

Pre-SeedJan 2026

$3.5M

Lead: Blockchain Founders Fund

Investors: Blockchain Founders Fund, Blockchange Ventures

$3.5M total across an angel round and a pre-seed round (pre-seed led by Blockchange Ventures).