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Datum builds an open network cloud that acts as a neutral platform for Alt Clouds, tech incumbents, and digital leaders to interact with each other in a programmatic way. Its goal is to help 1,000 new clouds thrive in the AI era by giving builders powerful, internet-like capabilities to connect and integrate diverse ecosystems. The product works by offering a shared, auditable core that is released under the AGPLv3 license, ensuring transparency and allowing users to self-host if needed. This design prioritizes trust and avoids vendor lock-in, aiming to become the most trusted way for digital ecosystems to connect, with millions of automated connections between participants.
About Datum
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10M
Headquarters
Sabanilla, Costa Rica
Founded
2024
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Datum raised $10M, plus a 2025 $3M pre-seed, funding buildout.
- Datum’s May 2026 partnerships page lists Tetrate, Unikraft, and Iroh integration momentum.
- Datum hired for global network operations in April 2026, signaling infrastructure expansion.
What critics are saying
- Datum still offers only a free tier in 2026, delaying revenue validation.
- AGPL CloudValid and heavy open-source positioning weaken pricing power before enterprise adoption.
- Cloudflare, Tetrate, and hyperscalers already own adjacent networking budgets; 2026 execution slips kill Datum.
What makes Datum unique
- Datum combines edge compute, QUIC tunnels, and programmable networking for alt clouds.
- On 2025-11-25, Datum open-sourced CloudValid under AGPL v3 after acquiring it.
- Datum’s July 2026 careers page calls the product a forever free network layer.
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↑ 66%Datum has acquired CloudValid and will open source its technology. CloudValid addresses the challenge of domain validation for SaaS companies, which often leads to onboarding issues and user frustration. With the rise of "SSL for everything," seamless domain validation is crucial. Datum aims to enhance CloudValid's solution, enabling developers to easily integrate domain validation into their applications, ensuring smooth user experiences and reducing support burdens.
Datum Cloud, an open network cloud for AI and applications, has raised $10M in funding from nine investors, as per a recent SEC filing. Founded by Jacob Smith and Zachary Smith in 2023, the company has now secured a total of $13M in equity funding. Additionally, Incentiv, a compensation benchmarking platform for private equity companies, raised $1M from two investors, bringing its total funding to $4M.
The alleywatch startup daily funding report: 11/13/2025. The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 11/13/2025 featuring funding details for Datum Cloud, Incentiv, and much more. This page will be updated throughout the day to reflect any new fundings. Datum Cloud - $10M. Datum Cloud, an open network cloud for AI and applications, has raised $10M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from nine investors. Founded by Jacob Smith and Zachary Smith in 2023, Datum Cloud has now raised a total of $13M in reported equity funding. AlleyWatch is NYC's leading source of tech and startup news, reaching the city's most active founders, investors, and tech leaders. Advertise today Incentiv - $1M. Incentiv, a compensation benchmarking platform for private equity companies to attract and retain executive talent for portfolio companies, has raised $1M in funding according to a recent SEC filing. The filing indicates that the round comes from two investors. Founded by Yash Kochar, Matt Fanelli, and Christopher Chi in 2023, Incentiv has now raised a total of $4M in reported equity funding. You are seconds away from signing up for the hottest list in NYC tech! RealReports - $1M venture. RealReports, an AI-powered property intelligence platform, has raised $1M in Venture funding from investors including MLS Now and MetroList Services. Founded by James Rogers and Zach Gorman in 2022, RealReports has now raised a total of $3M in reported equity funding.
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About Datum
Industries
Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Seed
Total Funding
$10M
Headquarters
Sabanilla, Costa Rica
Founded
2024
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