Observed Signal · Jun 26, 2025 · Funding · Source: Tech.eu · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
PoliCloud Raises €7.5M for Sovereign Cloud Infrastructure
PoliCloud, a European provider of sovereign High Performance Computing (HPC) cloud infrastructure, has closed a €7.5 million seed funding round. The round was led by Global Ventures, with participation from MI8 Limited, OneRagtime, Inria, and other private investors. PoliCloud offers distributed cloud infrastructure for secure storage and HPC, combining its own hardware and micro-data centers with Hivenet's distributed storage and computing software. The company aims to address rising demand for affordable, scalable computing power driven by AI adoption, while reducing reliance on US hyperscalers. Founded by David Gurlé and launched in February 2025, PoliCloud will use the funds for team expansion and growth, focusing on public sector clients across Europe.
Seed funding for European sovereign HPC cloud infrastructure; relevant to AI infrastructure and digital sovereignty, but modest size and no direct AdTech impact.
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- PoliCloud raised €7.5 million in a seed funding round.
- The round was led by Global Ventures, with participation from MI8 Limited, OneRagtime, Inria, and other private investors.
- PoliCloud provides sovereign HPC and distributed cloud infrastructure.
- PoliCloud partners with Hivenet for distributed storage and computing software.
- The company launched in February 2025 at the World AI Cannes Festival.
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