> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://whitepaper.surge.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://whitepaper.surge.xyz/about/introduction.md).

# Introduction

**Surge** is building the **infrastructure backbone for AI сompanies and Internet Capital Markets (ICMs)** - a new paradigm where **AI accelerates execution** and **Web3 powers transparent, global capital formation**.

As part of this vision, Surge is also developing the **foundational infrastructure for AI systems** that power **next generation of products, financial coordination and decision making**.

> Our mission is to **democratize access** - from **brave, innovative ideas to Tier-1 startups** - giving **founders faster, fairer paths to liquidity** while enabling **communities and investors to participate from day one**.