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Brilliant NextGen Inc. Secures $9.7 Million in Funding to Accelerate Product Innovation and Market Growth
SAN MATEO, Calif., September 04, 2025--Brilliant NextGen Inc., a leading innovator in smart home control technology, today announces the successful close of a $9.7 million funding round from its current investor Almeida Strategic Investments and Tyrod Taylor’s Strategic Investments Fund. In addition, Brilliant is announcing Tony Smalls, CPA, CGMA and Partner of MGO and CEO of Smarthomes Solutions, is joining the Board effective immediately. The new capital and expanded board will support the com
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