Peaq Backs $100M DePIN Fund III by Borderless Capital, Fuels Decentralized Infrastructure

Peaq, a Germany-based Layer-1 platform focused on decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePINs), announced on Sept. 19 that it has invested as an anchor investor in DePIN Fund III, a $100 million venture fund launched by Borderless Capital.

In addition to peaq, DePIN Fund III boasts an impressive list of other backers, including the Solana Foundation, Jump Crypto, IoTeX, and GSR.

1/ Borderless is excited to announce the launch of our $100M DePIN Fund III to support the expanding DePIN ecosystems, thanks to our highly strategic LPs, @peaqnetwork @SolanaFndn @iotex_io @jump_ @WormholeFdn @GSR_io @movementlabsxyz @GEODNET_ among others!

This new fund… pic.twitter.com/KdvGLBwjn6

— Borderless (@borderless_cap) September 18, 2024

Powering DePIN Growth

DePINs are transforming how physical infrastructure is built and maintained by leveraging blockchain technology and token incentives.

This decentralized model allows individuals to participate in building networks for connectivity, GPU clusters, edge computing, mapping, and more, with greater efficiency and lower cost compared to traditional Web2 solutions.

DePIN Fund III, managed by a team of seasoned industry experts, including Helium co-founder Sean Carey and former Telefónica executive Alvaro Gracia, will focus on investing in promising DePIN projects that are transforming traditional industries.

Peaq’s investment in DePIN Fund III offers several benefits to the broader DePIN community. The fund will provide additional capital to DePIN projects, enabling them to scale their operations and reach new markets.

peaq backs Borderless Capital's $100m DePIN Fund III 🚀

What does this mean for the peaq and the peaqosystem?

More details 👇https://t.co/8g5v0uwDvl

“As one of the pioneers in the #DePIN space, peaq’s know-how and focus make it a no-brainer partner for anything real-world. We… pic.twitter.com/rZcmDHmFfm

— peaq (@peaqnetwork) September 19, 2024

Peaq Strengthens Network with Industry Leaders

Peaq is actively expanding its reach and influence within the Web3 ecosystem through strategic partnerships with industry leaders and technological advancements.

On Sept. 11, peaq strengthened its network by adding prominent European enterprises and research institutions to its genesis node pool.

The new node operators, including Deutsche Telekom MMS, Lufthansa Innovation Hub, Bertelsmann Investments, and the Technical University of Munich (TUM), bring a wealth of expertise and resources to the peaq ecosystem.

With a combined valuation of over $170 billion, these organizations are now supporting the network’s infrastructure and opening up opportunities for community members to stake their tokens and share in the rewards.

Earlier this year, peaq itself secured a $15 million funding round that should fuel the development of peaq and its ecosystem ahead of its highly anticipated mainnet launch in May 2025.

Announcing: peaq raises $15M in a pre-launch funding round led by @genventurecap and @borderless_cap 🎇

The funds will go towards making it easier and faster for #DePINs to build, launch, and scale on peaq, ahead of peaq’s upcoming public offering, and the launch of peaq’s… pic.twitter.com/1ErsxsIUFP

— peaq (@peaqnetwork) March 27, 2024

Generative Ventures and Borderless Capital led the funding round, which also included significant participation from Spartan Group, HV Capital, CMCC Global, Animoca Brands, Moonrock Capital, Fundamental Labs, and other prominent investors.

Behind peaq is EoT Labs, a Berlin-based startup founded in 2017 by Leonard Dorlöchter, Max Thake, and Till Wendler. The company’s mission is to apply decentralization to physical infrastructure and systems, creating an “Economy of Things” network.