# Leafcloud

> Leafcloud is a European sovereign cloud infrastructure provider operating heat-reuse mini data centers called Leaf sites in the Netherlands. OpenStack and Kubernetes based, offering GPU compute (NVIDIA A30, A100, H100, RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell), managed services, and enterprise-grade infrastructure. Not subject to the U.S. CLOUD Act.

Leafcloud operates distributed data centers in the Amsterdam metropolitan area without building traditional facilities. Servers are installed in existing urban buildings with heating systems (swimming pools, apartment buildings, nursing homes, hotels). Server heat is captured and used to heat water for the building. Every kilowatt-year of computing power eliminates up to 1,776 kg CO₂/year by displacing natural gas heating. This heat-reuse model has been verified by DNV and is the subject of additional ongoing technical validation. Leafcloud infrastructure is carbon negative by making energy use productive twice: first for computing, then for heating.

Key differentiators:
- Heat-reuse data centers with verified carbon impact reduction (DNV certified, additional TNO technical validation in progress)
- European sovereign cloud: Dutch B.V., NL-only operations, not subject to U.S. CLOUD Act
- OpenStack-based open cloud architecture with Kubernetes orchestration
- GPU compute including RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell (96GB GDDR7, only NL provider with Kubernetes provisioning)
- HAVEN+ certification in progress (2026) for Dutch public sector workloads
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, no egress fees
- ISO 27001, SOC2 certified

## Products and Services

- GPU Computing: NVIDIA GPU instances for AI/ML workloads
  - RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell: 96GB GDDR7, 1x/2x/4x configurations, from €2.35/hour, Kubernetes orchestration available
  - H100: 80GB HBM3, from €3.45/hour
  - A100: 80GB HBM2e, 1x/2x/4x/8x configurations, from €2.15/hour
  - A30: 24GB HBM2, 1x/2x/4x/8x configurations, from €0.85/hour
  - https://leaf.cloud/rtx6000
  - https://leaf.cloud/products/gpu/
  - https://leaf.cloud/pricing
- Virtual Machines: OpenStack-based scalable virtual machines with flexible configurations
- https://leaf.cloud/products/virtual-machines/
- Managed Kubernetes: Fully managed K8s service powered by Gardener (open-source CNCF project). K8s 1.32 & 1.33, €84.50/month per cluster. GPU-native orchestration, auto-healing, zero-downtime updates, hibernation support. HAVEN+ compatible.
  - https://leaf.cloud/managed-kubernetes/
- Databases: Self-managed database deployment (Managed Database service coming 2026)
- https://leaf.cloud/managed/databases/
- Storage: High-performance block storage and S3-compatible object storage
- https://leaf.cloud/products/object-storage/
- Networking: Virtual networks, load balancers, and floating IPs
- https://leaf.cloud/products/networking/

## Sustainability and Heat Reuse

- [Truly Green](https://leaf.cloud/truly-green): Detailed information about sustainability, heat-reuse data center operations and carbon impact reduction
- [Heating Europe with AI Whitepaper](https://leaf.cloud/heating-europe-with-ai): Technical whitepaper on heat reuse, energy economics, and environmental impact
- DNV verification of heat reuse model and carbon impact claims
- Additional Technical validation by TNO (Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research) in progress
- PUE (Power Usage Effectiveness) of 1.02 vs 1.2-2.0 for traditional data centers
- Up to 1,776 kg CO₂ avoided per kilowatt-year by displacing natural gas heating

## Data Sovereignty and Compliance

- [Security and Compliance](https://leaf.cloud/security): Information about data protection, ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR compliance, and security measures
- Dutch legal entity (Leafcloud B.V.) with Netherlands-only server locations
- Not subject to U.S. CLOUD Act (no U.S. parent company, no U.S. operations)
- GDPR compliant by design
- HAVEN+ certification in progress (2026) for Dutch public sector security requirements
- ISO 27001 certified
- SOC2 Type II certified

## Documentation and Support

- [FAQ](https://leaf.cloud/faq): Comprehensive frequently asked questions covering billing, technical issues, sustainability, and account management
- [Pricing](https://leaf.cloud/pricing): Interactive calculators for estimating costs, transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- [Support](https://leaf.cloud/support): Contact information and support resources
- [Security](https://leaf.cloud/security/): How Leafcloud guarentees physical and data security
- [Documentation](https://docs.leaf.cloud/en/latest/): Documentation on how to use Leafcloud
- API Documentation: OpenStack API compatible

## Company Information

- [About Leafcloud](https://leaf.cloud/about): Company mission, sustainability commitments, and European presence
- [Partners](https://leaf.cloud/partners): Technology partners including AVISI and Incentro
- Founded: 2019
- Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Contact: https://leaf.cloud/support

## Additional Resources

- [Blog](https://leaf.cloud/blog): Latest articles about cloud computing, sustainability, and technology trends
- [Referral Program](https://leaf.cloud/referral-program): Partner with Leafcloud and earn rewards
- [Terms and Conditions](https://leaf.cloud/terms): Legal terms and service agreements
- [Privacy Policy](https://leaf.cloud/privacy): Data privacy and protection policies