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June 26, 2025 – Datagram, the pioneering AI-driven, Hyper-Fabric Network poised to revolutionize internet infrastructure, today announced the successful closure of its $4 million pre-seed funding round. The round was co-led by prominent Web3 investment firms Polychain Capital and BlockTower Capital, with significant participation from General Catalyst, Warburg Serres, and a cohort of strategic angel investors. This substantial capital infusion will accelerate Datagram's product development, expand its world-class team, and prepare for the upcoming mainnet launch, establishing its position as the foundational decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) for the next generation of the internet.
Datagram is building the DePIN baselayer — a truly decentralized, AI-native network designed to deliver fast, scalable connectivity and seamless DePIN interoperability. The current internet infrastructure often suffers from high costs, centralization, and performance bottlenecks, hindering the growth of demanding applications like AI, Web3, and real-time communication. Datagram addresses these challenges by unifying idle hardware bandwidth into a global decentralized network, promising up to 90% lower infrastructure costs compared to traditional platforms.
"We are incredibly excited to back Datagram as they redefine the internet's backbone with an AI-native approach to DePIN," said Ben Livshits, Partner at Polychain Capital. "Their vision for a Hyper-Fabric Network that delivers scalable, low-latency, and cost-effective infrastructure is precisely what the industry needs to unlock the full potential of decentralized applications and AI."
Ari Paul, Managing Partner at BlockTower Capital, added, "Datagram's innovative architecture, combining AI-driven coordination with true decentralization, positions them uniquely to become a critical piece of the future internet. We believe their platform will enable a new era of performance and efficiency for digital applications across various sectors."
Key advantages that set Datagram apart include:
- AI-driven Coordination: Dynamically optimizes traffic, manages congestion, and predicts patterns to balance network loads for peak efficiency and scalability.
- Cross-Network Interoperability: Provides standardized DePIN cross-network communication, ensuring seamless interaction, improved efficiency, and optimal resource utilization.
- Truly Decentralized: Operating without central servers or gatekeepers, Datagram eliminates single points of failure, enhancing resilience and security.
- Multifunctional Platform: Offers an all-in-one solution with Real-Time Communication (RTC), Content Delivery Network (CDN), GPU compute, and storage functionalities.
Datagram’s infrastructure is built for performance and designed for scale, supporting mission-critical connectivity across a wide array of next-generation digital applications. Use cases span from distributing AI/ML workloads and enabling seamless real-time audio and video conference calls to powering ultra-low latency online gaming and accelerating content delivery networks.
The company is actively inviting node operators to join its Alpha Testnet, offering rewards for contributing idle resources and shaping the future of the network. The upcoming node sale will provide further opportunities for individuals to participate in and earn from this revolutionary infrastructure.
This pre-seed funding round positions Datagram to rapidly advance its mission of building a more efficient, resilient, and decentralized internet for over 1 million users and beyond.
About Datagram
Datagram is the DePIN baselayer – an AI-driven, Hyper-Fabric Network enabling fast, scalable connectivity and DePIN interoperability. By unifying idle hardware bandwidth into a global decentralized network, Datagram aims to provide a high-performance, cost-effective, and truly decentralized infrastructure for modern internet applications, from AI and gaming to telecom and beyond.About Polychain Capital
Polychain Capital is a premier investment firm committed to supporting the leading blockchain and cryptocurrency protocols.About BlockTower Capital
BlockTower Capital is an institutional investment firm focused on blockchain and cryptocurrency markets, providing venture capital and liquid strategies.Compiled by CMO Intern team
