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Validation Cloud

Category: AI Infrastructure

The AI platform powering Web3 finance, delivering an enterprise-grade platform that unifies Staking, Node API, and Data x AI to help organizations build and scale in Web3 with reliability and speed. Validation Cloud was founded in 2017. The company is led by Alex Nwaka. Based in Zug, Switzerland. Team size: 11-50. Total funding raised: $30.8M. Latest round: Series A ($15.0M, Mar 2025). Key investors include ["True Global Ventures","Cadenza Ventures","Blockchain Founders Fund","Bloccelerate","Blockwall","Side Door Ventures","Metamatic","GS Futures","AP Capital"].

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Zug, Switzerland
Team size
11-50
Total funding
$30.8M

Value proposition

Provides the intelligence layer for Web3 by combining AI-powered blockchain data analysis with high-performance staking and node infrastructure. Reduces time-to-value from hours to seconds with real-time, AI-driven insights, while delivering SOC 2 Type II certified security and #1 global node performance.

Products and solutions

["Mavrik (Data x AI) - AI-powered Web3 intelligence engine enabling natural language blockchain queries","Enterprise-Grade Staking-as-a-Service - Non-custodial staking infrastructure with SOC 2 Type II certification","Node API - #1 ranked global performance RPC endpoints for 50+ blockchain networks","Validator Infrastructure - High-performance validation services across leading Proof-of-Stake networks"]

Unique value

First AI platform specifically trained for blockchain environments, enabling natural language queries for Web3 data analysis. Mavrik-1 AI engine democratizes access to blockchain intelligence by eliminating technical barriers - users can query complex on-chain data without needing a PhD in Web3. The platform uniquely combines three critical pillars (Data x AI, Staking, Node API) into a unified enterprise-grade solution with $1.5B+ in staked assets across 50+ protocols.

Target customer

Institutional asset managers, blockchain networks and protocols, enterprise applications, venture capital funds, and organizations requiring enterprise-grade Web3 infrastructure and intelligence

Industries served

["Web3 Infrastructure","Decentralized Finance (DeFi)","Digital Asset Management","Blockchain Technology","Financial Technology (FinTech)","Enterprise Software"]

Technology advantage

Proprietary AI engine specifically trained for blockchain environments, deeply integrated with protocols like Hedera for specialized DeFi data analysis. Delivers real-time AI-driven insights reducing time-to-value from hours to seconds. #1 globally ranked node performance as measured by CompareNodes, combined with SOC 2 Type II certification - rare in Web3. Scales across 50+ blockchain protocols with billions in trusted staked assets. Enables specialized agentic workflows and natural language queries tailored to specific Web3 interests.

How they differentiate

First AI platform specifically trained for blockchain environments with Mavrik AI engine enabling natural language blockchain queries. Combines #1 globally ranked node performance (CompareNodes) with SOC 2 Type II certification, unified platform across Data x AI, Staking, and Node API. Manages $1.5B+ in staked assets across 50+ protocols with enterprise-grade institutional focus.

Main competitors

["Blockdaemon","QuickNode","Chainstack"]

Key partnerships

["Hedera - Deep integration with Mavrik-1 AI engine on mainnet","Chainlink - Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) integration","Consensys - Decentralized Infrastructure Network (DIN) partner","Aptos - Blockchain protocol partner","Stellar - Blockchain protocol partner","Circle - Circle Alliance Directory partner","True Global Ventures - Lead Series A investor"]

Notable customers

["Chainlink","Hedera","Aptos","Consensys","Stellar"]

Major milestones

["February 2024: First external funding round of $5.8M led by Cadenza Ventures","October 2024: $10M investment from True Global Ventures to scale AI for Web3","March 2025: $15M Series A funding led by True Global Ventures","May 2025: Launched Mavrik-1 AI platform on Hedera mainnet","September 2025: Alex Nwaka appointed as CEO","Achieved SOC 2 Type II certification"]

Growth metrics

Scaled from bootstrap startup to $1.5B+ in staked assets across 50+ protocols; achieved #1 global node performance ranking; launched Mavrik-1 AI platform; appointed new CEO in September 2025

Market positioning

Institutional-grade Web3 infrastructure provider bridging traditional enterprise requirements with AI-powered blockchain intelligence

Geographic focus

Global operations with headquarters in Zug, Switzerland, serving institutional clients across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions

Patents and IP

No registered patents publicly disclosed as of latest update

About Alex Nwaka

Over a decade of experience investing and operating in enterprise software and emerging technologies with focus on AI-driven applications. Former Principal at Touchdown Ventures leading enterprise SaaS investing. Previous experience at Morgan Stanley, UBS, Virgin Management, and Estee Lauder Companies in private equity and M&A roles. Co-founded Validation Cloud in 2017, served as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) before being appointed CEO in September 2025.

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