Singapore-based ARO Network, a provider of a decentralized edge network for agentic AI services, announced the completion of a $5 million strategic funding round on March 29, 2026. NoLimit Holdings and an undisclosed leading Asian data center operator co-led the round. ARO Network operates a decentralized, shared network that places AI agents directly in users’ homes. It transforms idle internet bandwidth and local devices into secure, user-controlled infrastructure to support private, uncensored personal AI with millisecond latency.
Funding Overview
- Company: ARO Network
- Round: Strategic funding round
- Amount: $5 million
- Announcement date: March 29, 2026
- Lead investors: NoLimit Holdings and a strategic, undisclosed leading Asian data center operator
The funding comes amid a broader wave of fundraising events across the AI and decentralized infrastructure space, highlighting rising investor interest in next-generation computing models. The Asian data center operator’s participation provides ARO Network with enterprise-level infrastructure across the APAC region, complementing its decentralized residential network.
About the Company
ARO Network is a Singapore-based technology company focused on building decentralized infrastructure for the emerging agentic AI ecosystem. As the creator of “The Agentic Edge,” it enables AI agents to operate directly within user environments rather than relying on centralized cloud systems. The network leverages idle bandwidth and local devices to deliver low-latency, private, and user-controlled AI services. With over 1.18 million active nodes as of March 2026, ARO Network is rapidly scaling its decentralized residential network.
Investors
The strategic funding round was co-led by NoLimit Holdings and an undisclosed leading Asian data center operator. NoLimit Holdings, an active investor in emerging technologies, continues its support following participation in ARO Network’s earlier funding round. The involvement of a major regional data center operator brings enterprise-grade infrastructure capabilities, strengthening ARO Network’s presence across the APAC region. Together, these investors signal growing confidence in decentralized AI infrastructure and its potential to reshape how AI services are deployed and accessed.
Funding History
ARO Network has raised a total of $7.1 million across two funding rounds. NoLimit Holdings participated in both rounds. In July 2025, the company completed a $2.10 million Pre-Seed round led by NoLimit Holdings and Dispersion Capital, with participation from Maelstrom, Escape Velocity (EV3), and strategic angel investors. The latest Strategic round of $5 million was closed in March 2026.
Market Context
The rise of agentic AI is reshaping how digital services are delivered, with increasing demand for systems that are faster, more private, and less reliant on centralized control. Traditional cloud-based models often introduce latency and limit user autonomy. ARO Network’s decentralized approach addresses these challenges by enabling AI agents to run closer to users, using local resources. This shift aligns with broader trends toward edge computing, data sovereignty, and user-controlled infrastructure in the evolving AI landscape.
