Datagram, a startup building an AI-powered “hyper-fabric network,” has raised $4 million in a pre-seed funding round as it prepares for the transition to a fully operational blockchain platform.
In an exclusive statement to Investing.com, Datagram revealed that the round was led by Blizzard, the Avalanche Fund. Avalanche—known for its high-performance blockchain architecture—enables the development of scalable, sovereign, and interoperable public and private Layer 1 chains.
Datagram plans to use the capital to launch its own sovereign Layer 1 blockchain on Avalanche, designed specifically for real-time performance and composability.
“This raise will accelerate Datagram’s roadmap, including node network deployment in strategic regions, onboarding of key partners, and preparation for our upcoming node sale and mainnet launch,” the company said.
Unlocking Idle Infrastructure
Datagram aims to transform idle computing, bandwidth, and storage resources into a high-availability, decentralized backbone for industries like AI, gaming, and communications.
The company cited industry-wide inefficiencies, highlighting that 60% of global connectivity infrastructure is underutilized, and up to 80% of bandwidth, CPU, and storage capacity across personal and enterprise systems remains idle.
“Datagram has the potential to serve as the base layer of the decentralized internet,” said CEO Jason Brink, referring to a vision where data control is returned to users and away from centralized platforms.
The company claims it has already supported over 200 enterprises and reached more than one million users globally.
Strategic Backing
In addition to Blizzard, the funding round drew participation from a range of prominent investors across the blockchain and infrastructure ecosystem, including:
- Animoca Brands
- Cointelegraph
- Amber Group
- Aquanow
- Arche Fund
- DePIN X Capital
- ISKRA
- JDI Ventures
- Yellow Capital
A number of angel investors from leading infrastructure and Web3 organizations also joined the round.
