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BEAVERTON, Ore. - Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), a $355 million market cap technology company whose shares have surged 177% over the past six months, announced Monday it has signed a letter of intent to acquire NYIAX Inc., a technology company with operations in the U.S., Europe, and Dubai. According to InvestingPro data, DVLT currently appears overvalued based on its Fair Value analysis.
The acquisition, expected to close in Q1 2026, remains subject to Nasdaq approval and a definitive agreement with customary closing conditions. The deal would bring NYIAX’s blockchain-powered exchange, patent portfolio, and advertising business under Datavault AI’s control. This strategic move comes as Datavault AI shows strong revenue growth, with analysts forecasting a 424% increase in sales for the current fiscal year.
According to the press release statement, the integration would enhance Datavault AI’s Information Data Exchange by adding trading capabilities across various asset classes. The company plans to launch several new exchanges in the coming quarters, including the International Elements Exchange, International NIL Exchange, and American Political Exchange.
NYIAX operates a proprietary trading platform built on intellectual property jointly owned with Nasdaq and powered by blockchain technology. The platform was originally designed for the advertising industry but has applications across fintech, healthcare, retail, and entertainment sectors.
The acquisition builds upon an existing relationship where Datavault AI had previously licensed its ADIO ultrasonic technology to NYIAX. This technology embeds inaudible data in audio streams for advertising purposes.
Nathaniel Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI, called the acquisition a "transformative milestone" that would unite the company’s AI expertise with NYIAX’s exchange technology.
Teri Gallo, CEO of NYIAX, stated that joining Datavault AI "marks the beginning of a new era" for the company.
The transaction is pending regulatory and Datavault AI stockholder approvals. Datavault AI plans to file a definitive proxy statement with the SEC regarding the proposed acquisition. With a weak financial health score and current ratio of 0.47, investors should note that short-term obligations exceed liquid assets. For deeper insights into DVLT’s financial health and 13 additional ProTips, visit InvestingPro, where you’ll find comprehensive analysis in our Pro Research Report, available for 1,400+ US stocks.
In other recent news, Datavault AI Inc. has updated its revenue outlook for the fourth quarter of 2025 and fiscal year 2026, following the incorporation of four independent data exchanges. These exchanges, based in Delaware, are set to focus on sectors such as real-world assets, sports and entertainment, corporate data monetization, and political donations. This development is expected to impact the company’s revenue significantly. In another update, Datavault AI has regained compliance with Nasdaq’s minimum bid price requirement, maintaining a closing bid price above $1.00 per share for ten consecutive trading days.
Additionally, Datavault AI has announced the launch of its Joke Token technology aimed at protecting comedians’ content through blockchain and AI. This technology will be showcased at an upcoming live comedy event. Furthermore, the company has entered into a one-year pilot partnership with Nevada radio station 99.7 FM to deploy its ADIO technology. This marks the first use of Datavault’s ADIO Inaudible Tones technology in mainstream broadcast media, allowing content delivery to smartphones without network connectivity. These developments represent significant strides in Datavault AI’s strategic initiatives.
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