PoliCloud, a next-generation provider of sovereign cloud infrastructure, has raised €7.5 million in seed funding to scale its decentralized High Performance Computing (HPC) solution across Europe. The round was led by Global Ventures, a leading VC firm in MENA, with participation from MI8 Limited, OneRagtime, Inria, and several angel investors.
Founded by serial entrepreneur David Gurlé, PoliCloud is going to challenge the dominance of U.S. cloud giants in a global market worth $800 billion, growing at nearly 20% annually, especially as AI drives unprecedented demand for secure and scalable computing.
A European Cloud for a Global Need
PoliCloud is answering a growing call for local, secure, and eco-responsible cloud solutions. Its decentralized model delivers high-performance compute power without the environmental and operational burdens of traditional data centers.
- Decentralized HPC Infrastructure
PoliCloud partners with Hivenet, a distributed cloud platform, to deliver computing at the edge a close to where it’s needed. - Eco-Responsible & Efficient
With air-cooled micro-data centers and a small energy footprint, PoliCloud reduces water waste and cuts emissions. - Affordable & Scalable
Users can tap into excess GPU capacity on demand. By the end of 2026, PoliCloud expects to manage over 20,000 GPUs. - Sovereign & Secure
Data remains under local jurisdiction, and has end-to-end encryption and live intrusion monitoring.
Funding for Growth
The capital will go towards building the core team, expand operations, and partner with public and private sector clients, especially across Europe. Cities like Cannes have already purchased and hosted PoliCloud units, supplying energy and fiber to serve startups and local enterprises.
- ✅ Already profitable – PoliCloud sold four units in its first three months.
- ✅ Projected €6M+ revenue by end of 2025
- ✅ Cash flow positive
What Investors Are Saying
Simon Sharp, Global Ventures:
“PoliCloud’s model is a true leap forward, more resilient, more secure, and cheaper to scale. With the rise of AI and edge computing, PoliCloud is perfectly positioned.”
Stephanie Hospital, OneRagtime:
“We’re excited to back a solution that is not just powerful, but affordable and sustainable. PoliCloud is answering an urgent market need.”
Bruno Sportisse, Inria:
“This aligns perfectly with our vision of digital sovereignty and decentralized infrastructure.”
Guillaume Dhamelincourt, MI8:
“As demand for AI accelerates, PoliCloud provides the performance and control that public institutions and SMEs need.”
How It Works
PoliCloud delivers container-sized cloud modules that can be deployed locally, yet connect to a global computing fabric:
- ✅ Sovereignty – Local regulation, no foreign data control
- ✅ Security – Always-on encryption and intrusion protection
- ✅ Sustainability – Low power, zero water use
- ✅ Scalability – Add new modules as needed; capacity pools automatically
The Future of Cloud is Distributed
With support from top investors and local governments, PoliCloud is redefining what cloud infrastructure should look like, secure, sovereign, sustainable, and truly scalable. The company is not only keeping pace with global demand but shaping how cloud will serve the AI-driven world ahead.