Valereum PLC (AQSE:VLRM, FRA:6TJ) CEO Gary Cottle talked with Proactive’s Stephen Gunnion about the company’s transformative $200 million recapitalisation deal with Quorium Global Photonics (QGP), which secures $15.9 million in annual recurring income over the next five years. Cottle described QGP as a “fabulous partner” and emphasised the significance of having a long-term strategic investor aligned with Valereum’s vision.
The deal positions Valereum as cash-flow positive overnight and includes a $1 billion growth facility agreement in principle. This will support the company’s expansion into real-world asset tokenisation and AI-enabled investments. “We’re a very low cash burn company now,” Cottle noted, adding that Valereum’s model is to partner with category-leading tech firms rather than develop technologies in-house.
A key focus for the company is a listing on a major US exchange such as Nasdaq or NYSE. Cottle explained that Valereum qualifies for a fast-track listing under F-1 and will work closely with QGP to build a $50-$100 million business as a platform for that move.
Valereum also plans to use its new firepower to scale its AI and tokenisation ecosystem. Cottle said, “There are 4 or 5 immediate AI bolt-ons,” including an AI crypto fund of funds and leveraging generative AI for data applications. He stressed that AI is “at the heart and part and parcel of what we’re going to be doing.”
Cottle also highlighted how the deal fundamentally de-risks the business from an investor standpoint, removing the need for constant fundraising and providing clarity on the company’s growth path.
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