Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK)Signs LOI to Acquire Singularity Venture Hub
Key Takeaway
Intellistake Technologies Corp. (CSE: ISTK) (OTCQB: ISTKF) (FSE: E41),(“Intellistake” or the “Company”) has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to acquire Singularity Venture Hub (SVH), a Cayman Islands-based digital asset firm specializing in incubation, treasury management, and Web3 advisory. SVH currently manages over US $90M in digital assets and has incubated projects reaching valuations of approximately US $250M. The transaction is structured as an all-share acquisition valued at C $25M based on CA $1.78 per Intellistake share, or ~14.0M shares issued.
Upon completion, SVH founder Mario Casiraghi, who also serves as Group CFO of the SingularityNET Foundation, will join Intellistake’s Board of Directors. Casiraghi brings global banking experience across more than US $80B in structured transactions. His addition is expected to bolster governance and deepen Intellistake’s connections within decentralized AI and Web3 ecosystems.
Transaction Summary
Structure:
- 100% acquisition of SVH via ~14,044,943 Intellistake shares at CA $1.78 per share
- Implied deal value: ~CA $25 million
- No long-term debt assumed
- Shares subject to escrow and trading restrictions
- Closing expected within ~60 days, subject to definitive agreement, CSE review, and customary conditions
Key Metrics (unaudited):
- US $90M in digital assets under management by Singularity Venture Hub ("SVH")
- US $250M in cumulative valuation of incubated projects*
- Swiss VASP/CASP licenses supporting custody and trading operations
- Founder with US $80B+ global banking deal experience
Strategic Rationale
Management believes the acquisition will:
- Institutionalize the Platform: SVH brings a regulated, institutional-grade treasury and custody framework.
- Accelerate Ecosystem Growth: Adds incubation and advisory capabilities to Intellistake’s validator and enterprise AI portfolio.
- Enhance Credibility: Aligns the Company with recognized leadership in AI–Web3 convergence.
- Bridge TradFi and DeFi: Creates access at scale for traditional investors to participate in decentralized AI infrastructure.
Jason Dussault, CEO of Intellistake, stated: “This potential acquisition would give us the structure to expand institutional-grade custody, scale validator infrastructure, and deliver enterprise AI-agent solutions in a way that traditional investors can trust.”
You can read the full press release below:
ArcStone View
We view the proposed acquisition of SVH as a transformative step that materially strengthens Intellistake’s position at the intersection of AI and Web3.
- Balance Sheet Neutral: All-share consideration preserves liquidity and avoids incremental debt.
- Strategic Depth: Adds treasury management, incubation, and Swiss-licensed custody operations under Intellistake’s umbrella.
- Leadership Upgrade: Casiraghi’s appointment enhances credibility with both institutional and decentralized markets.
- Valuation Catalyst: With gold-standard licenses and US$90M AUM, the acquisition introduces immediate scale and future optionality.
Execution risk remains tied to integration and market conditions, but if closed, the transaction would position Intellistake as one of the most institutionally credible platforms bridging traditional finance and decentralized AI.
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