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AI infrastructure startup Velatir raises €5m to accelerate AI adoption across Europe
Velatir, a Danish AI infrastructure startup, has successfully raised €5m in seed funding from various investors, including Spintop Ventures and Ugly Duckling Ventures. The funding will be used to scale operations in Europe, aiming to simplify AI adoption for mid-market businesses. CEO Michael Blicher Sørensen emphasized the need for control and transparency in utilizing AI tools as businesses face complexities in their implementation.
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Published 20 Aug 2026, 04:50 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Velatir raised €5m in a seed funding round.
- The round was co-led by Nordic VC Spintop Ventures.
- Company aims to enhance AI adoption across Europe.
- Velatir has 80k customers and is growing 50–60% month-on-month.
- New offices planned for Stockholm and Paris before 2027.
Interesting facts
- Velatir was founded in Odense, Denmark, in 2022.
- The startup focuses on mid-market companies for its AI service offerings.
- Velatir's platform is built on European-owned infrastructure.