Riza is a technology company.
Riza has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round.
Riza has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Riza is an AI infrastructure startup that enables developers and AI agents to safely execute code generated by large language models (LLMs) using a sandboxed WebAssembly (WASM) runtime.[1][2] It solves the core problem of securely running untrusted or dynamically generated code in multiple languages like Python and JavaScript, without requiring complex setups or human reviews, serving software engineers, AI agent builders, and companies adopting Just-in-Time Programming.[1][2] Recently reaching general availability, Riza has shown strong growth, with customers generating over 850 million code execution requests in March alone, and it secured $2.7 million in funding to scale its "AI-first infrastructure."[1]
Riza was founded by Andrew Benton and Kyle Gray, former engineers from Twilio, Stripe, and Retool, who specialize in building developer APIs and plugin systems.[1] The idea emerged from a Slack message from an old coworker highlighting the challenge of safely executing LLM-generated code amid rising AI adoption in software development—traditional methods demanded heavy human oversight and risky infrastructure tweaks.[1] In response, Benton and Gray prototyped a solution in just one day by adapting the WASM plugin system from their open-source project sqlc, laying the foundation for Riza's secure, isolated code execution platform.[1] This quick pivot captured early traction as AI agents demanded reliable compute without security compromises.[1]
Riza rides the wave of agentic AI and generative coding, where LLMs shift from code suggestion to autonomous execution, fueling a "generational shift" in software infrastructure.[1] Timing is ideal amid exploding demand for AI agents—existing tools falter on secure, scalable compute, but market forces like multimodal LLMs and Just-in-Time Programming create tailwinds for sandboxed runtimes.[1] By isolating executions, Riza lowers barriers for AI-driven development, influencing the ecosystem through empowered agents that build reusable tools and accelerate prototyping at firms like those backed by Matrix Partners.[1]
Riza is poised to dominate AI compute infrastructure as agents become primary users, potentially expanding to more languages, edge deployments, and enterprise integrations amid rising autonomous coding trends.[1] Evolving LLM capabilities and regulatory pushes for secure AI will amplify its moat, with influence growing via open-source roots and partnerships—watch for deeper agent toolchains and multimillion-scale adoption. This positions Riza as essential plumbing for the agent economy, turning LLM code from risky drafts into reliable reality.[1][2]
Riza has raised $3.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Riza's investors include Matrix, Ott Kaukver.
Riza has raised $3.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $3.0M Seed in April 2025.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | $3.0M Seed | Matrix, Ott Kaukver |