Datavault AI Finalizes $60M Registered Direct Offering at Discounted Price, Issuing 109M Shares

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Datavault AI Inc. entered into a definitive agreement for a registered direct offering of 109.1 million shares at $0.55 per share, raising $60.0 million in gross proceeds, which will be used for its quantum-ready GPU edge network and working capital.

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• Registered Direct Offering Finalized

  Datavault AI entered a definitive agreement to sell 109,090,910 shares of common stock in a registered direct offering, finalizing terms announced on May 4, 2026.

• Pricing and Proceeds

  The shares were priced at $0.55 each, generating approximately $60.0 million in gross proceeds before deducting offering expenses.

• Net Proceeds & Use

  After deducting a $4.2 million cash fee to the placement agent, net proceeds will be used for deploying the quantum-ready GPU edge network, working capital, and general corporate purposes.

• Placement Agent Warrants Issued

  The company will issue warrants to the placement agent to purchase 5,454,545 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $0.6325 per share.

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This 8-K details the definitive agreement for a significant capital raise, following the prior announcement of the offering on May 4, 2026, and utilizing the shelf registration statement filed on March 20, 2026. The company will issue 109.1 million shares at $0.55 per share, a discount to the current market price of $0.6001, generating approximately $55.8 million in net proceeds after placement agent fees. This offering represents substantial dilution for existing shareholders, with the new shares alone accounting for over 16% of the current outstanding shares. While the capital infusion is crucial for funding the deployment of its quantum-ready GPU edge network and general corporate purposes, especially given the company's recent financial challenges and delisting notices, the dilutive terms and discounted pricing reflect the cost of securing this necessary financing. Investors should monitor the company's execution on its strategic initiatives and its ability to integrate this capital effectively to improve its financial position.