Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT), a provider of data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset tokenization technologies, announced on May 1, 2026, that it has entered into a binding letter of intent to acquire all shares of CyberCatch, a cybersecurity company offering a patented AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation. The all-stock transaction is valued at approximately CAD $136.8 million.
Under the terms of the agreement, CyberCatch is expected to operate as a subsidiary of Datavault AI, with its founder, Chairman and CEO Sai Huda serving as president of the subsidiary. The acquisition marks a strategic move to combine Datavault AI's expertise in data valuation and monetization with CyberCatch's advanced cybersecurity capabilities, potentially creating a comprehensive solution for businesses navigating the complexities of Web 3.0 and AI-driven operations.
Datavault AI's cloud-based platform focuses on AI experience, valuation, and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment, with divisions in Acoustic Science and Data Science. Its Acoustic Science Division features WiSA, ADIO and Sumerian patented technologies for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission. The Data Science Division leverages Web 3.0 and high-performance computing for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. The company's Information Data Exchange (IDE) enables Digital Twins and licensing of name, image, and likeness by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects.
CyberCatch brings a patented AI-enabled platform for continuous compliance and cyber risk mitigation, addressing a growing need for robust cybersecurity in an era of increasing digital threats. By integrating CyberCatch's capabilities, Datavault AI could offer enhanced security for its data monetization and tokenization services, particularly important for industries such as fintech, healthcare, and real estate that handle sensitive data.
The transaction underscores the convergence of data monetization and cybersecurity, as companies seek to protect valuable digital assets while maximizing their value. For Datavault AI, the acquisition could expand its addressable market and strengthen its value proposition to clients concerned about cyber risks in AI and Web 3.0 applications. The combined entity may also benefit from cross-selling opportunities, leveraging CyberCatch's compliance solutions to Datavault AI's existing customer base and vice versa.
Investors should note that forward-looking statements in the announcement involve risks and uncertainties, as detailed in Datavault AI's filings with the SEC. The company undertakes no duty to update this information unless required by law. For more details, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/lktOf.
