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Mawari is a decentralized content delivery network that enables creators to build immersive experiences that engage their audiences.
Mawari is a pioneer in 3D streaming with 3 patents granted, 11 patents pending, and 40 partners including KDDI, Netflix and BMW.
Mawari Network, a DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) project that aims to pioneer the next generation of spatial computing, has completed a $10.8 million strategic financing round led by Anfield LTD, Borderless Capital and 1kx, with other investors including Accord Ventures, Animoca Brands Japan, Blockchange Ventures, Draper Dragon, iAngels, Mulana Ventures, Parami Investors, Samsung Next and Waldo Holdings, as well as well-known angel investors Ivan Brightly, Joshua Frank, Pete Townsend and Sean Carey.
With support from investors and operators across the web2 and web3 industries, and seven years of technology development in streaming immersive experiences, Mawari is well-positioned to realize its bold vision of leveraging DePIN to bring 3D content to devices around the world quickly and affordably.
Mawari streams real-time 3D content to spatial computing devices such as Apple Vision Pro, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Orion AR glasses through a global GPU network, and leverages Web3 elements such as DePIN to overcome the limitations of traditional centralized networks. Mawari has an advantage in solving the core challenges of the spatial computing industry (formerly XR (eXtended Reality)), focusing on providing scalable infrastructure for real-time 3D applications. Mawari was founded in 2017 and has since launched the Mawari Network (a DePIN network), the only full-stack spatial computing platform that provides decentralized computing and storage resources optimized for AR/VR experiences.
“Every time I look at what Mawari is building, I imagine how crazy the future of spatial computing will be,” said Sean Carey, Helium co-founder and partner at Borderless Capital. “Luis and his team have spent the last seven years quietly building real technology, and they have an impressive track record.”
“Mawari is not only an early pioneer in spatial computing, but also one of the first successful Web2 businesses to leverage blockchain and decentralization to drive innovation, increase efficiency, and improve user experience,” said Christopher Heymann, Founding Partner at 1kx. “They understand the tremendous potential of decentralized computing to power the future of content delivery, and we’re excited to support them on this journey.”
Mawari will use the funds raised to expand into new markets. The team will continue to improve its Spatial Streaming SDK and continue to invest in R&D to maintain technological leadership in providing decentralized spatial computing. In addition, with the growth of spatial computing devices and related applications in Asia and the Americas, Mawari will increase business development efforts to cover more customers and markets.
“Our vision has always been to bring immersive experiences to everyone, and this financing will help us build the 3D Internet platform with even more communities,” said Luis Oscar Ramirez, founder and CEO of Mawari.
Mawari is a pioneer in 3D streaming and has obtained 3 patents with 11 pending. At the same time, Mawari currently has 40 partners, including global brands such as T-Mobile, Sapporo, KDDI, Netflix and BMW. The Mawari network was initially mainly operated by the team, with an average annual revenue of US$1.5 million, but it plans to sell nodes in the fourth quarter of 2024 to decentralize and expand its spatial computing network.
Mawari's solution consists of two key parts: Spatial Streaming SDK and Mawari Network. Spatial Streaming SDK is a powerful toolkit designed to integrate seamlessly with popular development environments such as Unity and Unreal Engine. It enables creators to focus on making engaging and innovative content without worrying about the complexity of the backend.
Meanwhile, Mawari Network is a decentralized, GPU-powered content delivery network designed for spatial computing. It leverages a globally distributed network of GPU nodes that are strategically placed near end users to ensure low latency and optimal performance. This architecture can efficiently distribute and scale spatial content, providing users around the world with a seamless, high-quality experience.
About Mawari
Mawari is setting the standard for decentralized spatial computing and immersive content delivery. The Mawari Network powers the real-time streaming of immersive content through a global network of computing nodes. Mawari is optimizing spatial computing to enable creators to create premium experiences that will revolutionize the way audiences interact with digital content.
For more information, users can visit Mawari’s website or social media accounts (X | Discord | LinkedIn).
