UpCloud
UpCloud is a European (EEA-based) fintech-infrastructure provider (Sovereign cloud & hosting). Verified at source - licence, regulator and registry reference. Active
Who it's for
UpCloud is built for teams hosting regulated workloads outside the US hyperscalers. As an unlicensed vendor, regulatory obligations stay on the client's side.
Sovereignty profile
- Data residency (EEA): Yes - hosted in the EEA - GDPR / CLOUD Act safe
- Company origin: EU core (Finland)
What UpCloud does
Verified licence profile
UpCloud (Helsinki, Finland; founded 2011) - Finnish cloud provider with European data centres; EU-native alternative for developer-centric infrastructure.
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FAQ
Is UpCloud European / EEA-based?
Yes. UpCloud hosts data in the EEA (GDPR / CLOUD Act safe); origin EU core, Finland.
What does UpCloud do?
UpCloud covers: Sovereign cloud & hosting. Verified at source by Fintechnologica.