Building the Trust Layer for the AI Era
As artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in how businesses and governments operate, a quieter but critical question is starting to surface: how do these systems trust each other?
That’s the gap Skipr Technologies is trying to fill.
The company has announced the close of its USD 2 million seed funding round at a USD 10 million valuation. The funding will support its expansion from Hub71, Abu Dhabi’s global tech ecosystem, as it works on scaling sovereign AI infrastructure for national and enterprise deployments.
Why this matters for SMEs
As AI tools become more autonomous, they are no longer working in isolation. They interact across departments, organisations, cloud providers and even borders. For SMEs that rely on multiple platforms — from cloud services to fintech tools — the ability for AI systems to securely communicate and coordinate is becoming increasingly relevant.
Skipr positions itself as a secure “trust layer” that allows AI systems to exchange data, coordinate actions and even transact value — without compromising control. The focus is on ensuring that enterprises and governments retain sovereign control over their data, policies and decision-making processes.
In simple terms, it is about enabling AI systems to work together safely, especially in regulated or cross-border environments.
Early traction in key sectors
The startup is already working with telecommunications operators, AI and cybersecurity labs, and data centre partners. These collaborations are aimed at deploying autonomous, sovereign AI-powered digital services at both national and enterprise levels.
For SMEs operating within larger supply chains or public-sector ecosystems, this kind of infrastructure could play a role in making AI integrations smoother and more compliant with national regulations.
Building AI interoperability under sovereign control
Skipr’s platform is purpose-built for what it calls “sovereign-grade” use cases. Its technology combines cryptographic identity, policy-driven routing and auditable interoperability. The goal is to ensure that when AI systems share data, make decisions or execute transactions, those interactions are transparent, secure and aligned with regulatory requirements.
According to Andreas Hartl, CEO of Skipr Technologies, as AI systems become increasingly autonomous and interconnected, secure AI-to-AI interoperability under sovereign control is becoming essential rather than optional.
Operating within the Hub71+ Digital Assets specialist ecosystem, the company is part of Abu Dhabi’s broader effort to build globally relevant digital infrastructure. For SMEs watching the rapid evolution of AI, developments like this signal a growing focus not just on innovation — but on governance, trust and long-term scalability.
