Today marks a crucial moment for Hivenet as we proudly announce our €12M Series A funding round led by SC Ventures, with additional support from OneRagtime and several private backers. This funding marks a new chapter for Hivenet—it's the fuel that will power our shared vision for ‘The Right Cloud’ that is sustainable and accessible to all.
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Our mission has always been clear— to weave together unused computing resources using distributed computing technologies and build a cloud that is inherently sustainable, sovereign, affordable, secure, and private. Hive's technology aims to transform 70% of the world’s unused device capacity into a global supercomputer, lessening our reliance on centralized computing. At a time when traditional data centers are consuming an astronomical 7.4 Gigawatts of power and accounting for up to 3% of the global electricity demand, our solution resonates with the urgent call for greener initiatives that will reduce our carbon footprint.
To reach this goal, we follow a community-driven approach. Our customers, aptly named 'Hivers', are more than just users; they are contributors who are shaping a robust, resilient network—one that’s greener, fairer, and ready to face the challenges and demands of our digital age. To date, our active community is over 25,000 strong, storing their files on Hivenet and contributing a portion of their unused hard drive to our cloud from over 147 countries.
With new developments in areas like GenAI happening almost daily, Hivenet is committed to empower the next generation of tech, leveraging the power and capacity of our community to democratize cloud access. This latest investment is a nod to Hivenet's commitment to strengthen the next technological evolution through innovative and cost-effective cloud solutions. Twelve million are a lot of euros- and we plan to make good use of them. Here's how we plan to leverage these funds:
As we enter this new chapter, we're grateful for the support that brought us here and excited for the future ahead. This victory is not just for Hivenet; it's a shared win for everyone who has been part of our journey and who believes that there is a better future for the cloud and for the people who use it. Our vision is to empower individuals and businesses by providing unlimited cloud services that unlock the latent potential within existing computing devices, meeting the evolving demands of our digital world. With this funding, we are confident that we will be able to meet this vision.
We welcome our community to keep shaping this future with us. Your input, engagement, and belief in our mission drive our resolve. Thank you for being a vital part of this journey. Let's move forward together towards a sustainable future.
To stay informed about Hivenet's innovations and join our community of Hivers, take a look at our cloud storage, our distributed cloud, and how our community is contributing to the greenest cloud in the market today. You can also join our Discord server, follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, and you can watch our latest videos on YouTube.