Open source platform Edgee secures pre-seed funding for data transformation

Open source edge computing platform Edgee has raised $2.9 million in pre-seed funding from Serena and VentureFriends to advance its mission to transform data collection and application performance through edge computing.

Founded by Sacha Morard, former CTO/CIO of Le Monde Group, and Gilles Raymond, a serial entrepreneur whose former company News Republic was acquired by Cheetah Mobile, Edgee builds on their shared expertise in enterprise technology, innovation and data management.

Gilles Raymond is also the founder of The Signal Networks Foundationan initiative dedicated to protecting whistleblowers worldwide.

Edge computing, which moves data processing closer to the user, enables faster applications with reduced latency.

By leveraging this model, Edgee addresses critical challenges in modern computing and application performance, enabling developers to build more responsive, accurate, and privacy-compliant applications.

Solving the data collection dilemma: “The Big Lie”

One of the most pressing challenges Edgee addresses is the so-called “big lie”: Traditional data collection solutions miss 25 percent of users and 30 percent of total usage due to ad blockers, privacy regulations and performance issues.

By moving data collection from devices to the edge, Edgee ensures complete and accurate data collection, enabling organizations to make confident decisions without sacrificing performance or privacy compliance.

Edgee leverages edge computing to deliver complete data visibility without sacrificing performance. By processing data at the edge, developers can bypass limitations related to on-device analytics while ensuring privacy and compliance with regulations.

The platform includes a free audit tool for data ingestion, WebAssembly components for the edge, and managed services for easy deployment.

“We are building an open platform for edge computing,” said Sacha, co-CEO of Edgee. “We believe this is the first step toward providing developers with a full range of edge services from AI to cybersecurity, built on an open ecosystem.”

With $2.9 million in funding, Edgee will expand its platform and collaborate more with the global developer community. This investment allows the company to accelerate its roadmap, deliver new edge computing components and drive innovation in edge-based applications.

Additionally, Edgee envisions an open source ecosystem that goes beyond data collection to include AI-powered analytics, real-time processing, and robust cybersecurity solutions.

“We are committed to building a transparent, collaborative ecosystem,” added Gilles, co-CEO of Edgee.

“By inviting developers from around the world to contribute to our open source platform, we are lowering the barriers to entry and helping companies of all sizes realize the full potential of edge computing.”

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