Drive369, a decentralized data computing and storage protocol powering the next generation of AI-driven infrastructure (DePIN), proudly announces the closing of a strategic $2M investment round led by Mason Labs and Atlas Capital.
The round also includes participation from Animoca Brands, DWF Labs, DNA Capital, further establishing Drive369 as one of the most promising open-infrastructure ecosystems in Web3 and artificial intelligence.
Building the World’s Decentralized Data Intelligence Layer
Drive369 is developing a multi-layer DePIN infrastructure, combining data compression algorithms (MLC), client-side encryption, and distributed computing nodes.
The protocol enables secure data transmission, edge computing, and AI training directly on encrypted storage networks — reducing cloud dependence and enhancing privacy.
The project’s proprietary GhostDrive protocol introduces a multi-sig file management system, developed in collaboration with Filecoin grants and open-source research teams. This integration allows enterprises, institutions, and communities to run their own sovereign storage and computing clusters, connected through the Drive369 mesh.
The First Country-Scale Use Case: IndoDrive
The first national-scale pilot, IndoDrive, launching in Indonesia in partnership with regional technology councils and educational networks. IndoDrive aims to build the country’s AI creative economy infrastructure, empowering universities, creators, and startups to deploy Drive369 Nodes that contribute to both data sovereignty and local computing capacity.
By introducing Country Drives, Drive369 seeks to democratize access to AI computing and enable digital self-reliance across emerging markets.
Real-World Problems Solved
- •Fragmented Data Infrastructure: Current Web3 and AI ecosystems rely heavily on centralized storage and compute — Drive369 decentralizes this layer.
- •High Cloud Costs: Compression algorithms (MLC) optimize storage by up to 10x, reducing the cost of data processing and model training.
- •Privacy & Security: Client-side encryption ensures zero-knowledge data transfers, protecting sensitive institutional and creative data.
- •AI Inclusion: Country Drives enable developing nations to deploy their own AI capacity rather than renting it from global providers.
Strategic and Developer Partners
- •Mason Labs – Lead investor and infrastructure accelerator supporting node deployment in Asia.
- •Atlas Capital – Strategic capital group scaling Drive369’s data centers and AI networks across the Middle East.
- •Animoca Brands – Web3 ecosystem partner integrating Drive369’s compute layer into the creator economy and gaming ecosystems.
- •DWF Labs – Strategic trading and liquidity partner supporting token infrastructure and market expansion.
- •DNA Capital – Growth-stage venture fund focusing on deep-tech scaling and governance frameworks.
- •Fibonacci Capital, a technology-focused venture fund, joins to expand institutional engagement in AI-driven and decentralized computing networks, helping scale Drive369’s DePIN and infrastructure growth across emerging markets.
- •IBC Group – an investor and incubator providing the Web3 ecosystem with marketing and community support, as well as access to a large audience through “The Roundtable.”
- •V3V Ventures – an investor in early-stage startups and Web3.0 projects, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance and hands-on support for founders.
- •Filecoin (Grant Program) – Supporting the development of the GhostDrive Protocol multi-sig files management system and open data research.
- •Sal’ad Labs – Marketing partner leading storytelling, campaign orchestration, and ecosystem awareness.
Vision Forward
Drive369’s long-term goal is to build a global decentralized computing grid, connecting AI, data storage, and sovereign cloud capabilities under one transparent protocol — governed by the community through DAO logic and Proof-of-Performance (PoP) emissions.
“Our mission is to return computation and data ownership to the people,” said Roma Nebo, Founder of Drive369 DAO. “With these new strategic partners, we’re scaling the infrastructure that allows nations, enterprises, and creators to own and compute their data in a fully decentralized, privacy-preserving way.”
About Drive369
Drive369 is an advanced decentralized protocol that seamlessly combines secure data storage, high-performance computing, and AI rendering in a single encrypted architecture. Developed on Ethereum’s Base layer and the BNB Chain with integrated Filecoin+ storage, Drive369 functions under a DAO governance framework.