Verda

Full-stack AI cloud — GPU compute, own data centers (Finland & Iceland, 100% renewable) + software layer. Positions as a European hyperscaler alternative (~90% cheaper than AWS/Azure). One of few Nvidia Preferred Partners; customers incl. Nokia, 1X, Samsung, Sony. Only Finnish firm on Sifted's top-100 EU AI startups. Founded 2018 as DataCrunch (rebranded 2025); founder Ruben Bryon.

The row

Sector

AI & Data

Stage

Scaled — International revenue over EUR 20M and not declining

Location

Helsinki

Founded

2018

Business ID

2886809-8 · Finnish trade register

Funding

$189M/€163M Series B (9/2026, Emergence Capital lead; oversubscribed) at unicorn valuation (exact figure not disclosed); >$450M raised in total. $165M ARR run rate (7/2026)

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