# Backers

Uplink aims to be the orchestrator of internet connectivity and is supported by a global community of market leaders, developers and individuals paving the way in worldwide connectivity, Web3, and decentralized infrastructure. Uplink recently raised [$10 million in a funding round](https://www.coindesk.com/business/2024/04/11/depin-platform-uplink-raises-10m-led-by-framework-ventures/) led by Framework Ventures and has collaborated with companies such as Ericsson, Deutsche Telekom, and E.ON.<br>

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