Exclusive Interview by Hardcore Kr: After Leaving DJI and Yunjing, He Transforms Traditional Hardware Products with AI and Raises Over 10 Million in Crowdfunding
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Zettlab is building AI-enabled NAS hardware that combines storage, local computing, and AI processing on the edge. The founder argues that NAS can become the data hub for local AI agents and says the product helps users search, organize, interpret, and edit large amounts of video and other data. The company has already drawn strong market validation through Kickstarter, where it raised more than $1.4 million. It also completed a third financing round with backing from Xinglian Capital, Vertex Ventures, and Fengqiao Capital. The story highlights how the team is positioning AI as a privacy-friendly upgrade to traditional storage devices.
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November 3, 2025
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Vertex Ventures, Kickstarter
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