Cloud3 Ventures Inc. is a Canadian technology company specializing in decentralized blockchain infrastructure, validator node operations, and Web3 ecosystem development. The company operates within the digital asset infrastructure and decentralized technology sector, focusing on the deployment, hosting, and maintenance of validator nodes across multiple Layer 1 and Layer 2 blockchain protocols; technical infrastructure provision and network validation for decentralized physical infrastructure networks (DePIN); core node operations, network performance scaling, and ecosystem support for the LIF3 network across its Alpha and Autumn Mainnets; staking and consensus verification mechanisms for distributed ledgers; technical distribution and onboarding integrations for Web3 hardware devices, including Lif3-branded Jambo smartphones; and merchant conversion infrastructure enabling fiat-to-stablecoin payment processing. Cloud3 Ventures serves decentralized network foundations, blockchain developers, and Web3 enterprise participants across North America and global digital markets.
Originally incorporated in 1990 under the laws of British Columbia and continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act in 1997, Cloud3 Ventures Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The company's subordinate voting shares trade on the Canadian Securities Exchange under the ticker symbol CLDV, on the OTCQB Venture Market under the symbol CLDVF, and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol WQ40.
In recent corporate developments, the company completed a strategic reorganization and corporate rebranding, changing its name from Web3 Ventures Inc. to Cloud3 Ventures Inc. in July 2024, alongside transitioning its CSE ticker symbol from WEBV to CLDV. Structurally, the company pivoted its primary operating model from early-stage venture investment management toward dedicated blockchain infrastructure provision, network staking, and active validator node operations. In May 2025, Cloud3 Ventures established a strategic merchant services agreement with Distributed Technologies Research (DTR) to integrate fiat and stablecoin payment solutions across its ecosystem networks. In early 2026, the company expanded its strategic exploration mandate to evaluate investment, advisory, and acquisition opportunities across deep technology, aerospace, and defense sectors. In May 2026, the company restructured its senior leadership by appointing Paul Lehal as Chief Executive Officer following the departure of David Nikzad.