Helsinki-based AI infrastructure startup Verda has raised $189m in fresh funding, becoming Europe’s latest unicorn as it looks to expand its AI cloud business.
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September 22, 2026
Cloud startup Verda raises $189m in funding round led by Emergence Capital
Formerly known as DataCrunch, Verda's offering spans data centres, hardware and cloud infrastructure
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