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Spetz Announces Strategic Partnership with Sonic Labs Ahead of Closing Their Current Financing Round

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Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF) has announced a strategic partnership with Sonic Labs, the core development team behind the Sonic blockchain. As part of this collaboration, Sonic Labs will make a direct investment in Spetz and assist with cross-marketing efforts to expand the Sonic ecosystem. The partnership comes amid Spetz's current financing round, which has attracted notable institutional investors including Canaccord Genuity and Haywood Securities, along with high-net-worth and family office investors. Through its subsidiary SonicStrategy, Spetz is developing a public-market gateway to provide institutional investors with strategic exposure to Sonic through staking infrastructure and compliant DeFi participation. The company plans to deploy the raised capital immediately into validator expansion and ecosystem growth initiatives.
Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF) ha annunciato una partnership strategica con Sonic Labs, il team di sviluppo principale dietro la blockchain Sonic. Nell'ambito di questa collaborazione, Sonic Labs effettuerà un investimento diretto in Spetz e supporterà le attività di cross-marketing per espandere l'ecosistema Sonic. La partnership arriva in concomitanza con il round di finanziamento attuale di Spetz, che ha attirato importanti investitori istituzionali tra cui Canaccord Genuity e Haywood Securities, oltre a investitori con alto patrimonio e family office. Attraverso la sua controllata SonicStrategy, Spetz sta sviluppando un gateway per il mercato pubblico che offrirà agli investitori istituzionali un'esposizione strategica a Sonic tramite infrastrutture di staking e partecipazione DeFi conforme. L'azienda prevede di impiegare immediatamente i capitali raccolti per l'espansione dei validatori e iniziative di crescita dell'ecosistema.
Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF) ha anunciado una alianza estratégica con Sonic Labs, el equipo principal de desarrollo detrás de la blockchain Sonic. Como parte de esta colaboración, Sonic Labs realizará una inversión directa en Spetz y ayudará con esfuerzos de marketing cruzado para expandir el ecosistema Sonic. La asociación llega en medio de la ronda de financiamiento actual de Spetz, que ha atraído a destacados inversores institucionales, incluyendo a Canaccord Genuity y Haywood Securities, además de inversores de alto patrimonio y oficinas familiares. A través de su subsidiaria SonicStrategy, Spetz está desarrollando una puerta de acceso al mercado público para ofrecer a los inversores institucionales una exposición estratégica a Sonic mediante infraestructura de staking y participación DeFi conforme. La compañía planea utilizar inmediatamente el capital recaudado para la expansión de validadores e iniciativas de crecimiento del ecosistema.
Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF)는 Sonic 블록체인의 핵심 개발팀인 Sonic Labs와 전략적 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이번 협력의 일환으로 Sonic Labs는 Spetz에 직접 투자를 진행하며, Sonic 생태계 확장을 위한 크로스 마케팅 활동을 지원할 예정입니다. 이 파트너십은 현재 진행 중인 Spetz의 자금 조달 라운드와 함께 이루어졌으며, Canaccord Genuity와 Haywood Securities를 비롯한 주요 기관 투자자들과 고액 자산가 및 패밀리 오피스 투자자들이 참여하고 있습니다. 자회사 SonicStrategy를 통해 Spetz는 기관 투자자들에게 스테이킹 인프라와 규정을 준수하는 DeFi 참여를 통해 Sonic에 전략적으로 노출될 수 있는 공개 시장 진입로를 개발 중입니다. 회사는 조달된 자본을 즉시 검증자 확장 및 생태계 성장 이니셔티브에 투입할 계획입니다.
Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF) a annoncé un partenariat stratégique avec Sonic Labs, l'équipe de développement principale derrière la blockchain Sonic. Dans le cadre de cette collaboration, Sonic Labs réalisera un investissement direct dans Spetz et aidera aux efforts de marketing croisé pour étendre l'écosystème Sonic. Ce partenariat intervient alors que Spetz mène actuellement une levée de fonds, qui a attiré des investisseurs institutionnels de renom, notamment Canaccord Genuity et Haywood Securities, ainsi que des investisseurs fortunés et des family offices. Par l'intermédiaire de sa filiale SonicStrategy, Spetz développe une passerelle vers le marché public pour offrir aux investisseurs institutionnels une exposition stratégique à Sonic via une infrastructure de staking et une participation DeFi conforme. La société prévoit d'utiliser immédiatement les fonds levés pour l'expansion des validateurs et les initiatives de croissance de l'écosystème.
Spetz Inc (CSE:SPTZ, OTC:DBKSF) hat eine strategische Partnerschaft mit Sonic Labs angekündigt, dem Kernentwicklungsteam hinter der Sonic-Blockchain. Im Rahmen dieser Zusammenarbeit wird Sonic Labs eine Direktinvestition in Spetz tätigen und Cross-Marketing-Maßnahmen unterstützen, um das Sonic-Ökosystem zu erweitern. Die Partnerschaft erfolgt während der aktuellen Finanzierungsrunde von Spetz, die bedeutende institutionelle Investoren wie Canaccord Genuity und Haywood Securities sowie vermögende Privatpersonen und Family Offices angezogen hat. Über seine Tochtergesellschaft SonicStrategy entwickelt Spetz ein öffentliches Markttor, das institutionellen Investoren eine strategische Beteiligung an Sonic durch Staking-Infrastruktur und konforme DeFi-Teilnahme ermöglicht. Das Unternehmen plant, das eingesammelte Kapital sofort in die Erweiterung von Validatoren und Initiativen zum Wachstum des Ökosystems zu investieren.
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  • Strategic partnership and direct investment from Sonic Labs validates business model
  • Strong institutional backing from major firms like Canaccord Genuity and Haywood Securities
  • Financing round interest surpassed initial expectations
  • Immediate deployment plan for capital into validator expansion and ecosystem growth
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TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / May 14, 2025 / Spetz Inc. (the "Company" or "Spetz") (CSE:SPTZ)(OTC PINK:DBKSF) is pleased to announce a strategic collaboration with Sonic Labs, the core development team behind the Sonic blockchain. As part of this collaboration, Sonic Labs will be making a direct investment into Spetz Inc, the parent company of SonicStrategy. Sonic Labs will also be assisting with cross-marketing efforts and several other strategic collaborative initiatives aimed at expanding awareness, adoption, and institutional participation in the Sonic ecosystem.

This partnership further validates the Company's long-term vision and comes alongside strong institutional participation in the current financing round. Notable participants include Canaccord Genuity, Haywood Securities, and a number of well-known high-net-worth and family office investors. The Company expects to close the round imminently, with interest surpassing initial expectations and expects to deploy capital immediately into validator expansion and ecosystem growth initiatives across the Sonic ecosystem.

SonicStrategy, a wholly owned subsidiary of Spetz, is building a public-market gateway into the Sonic ecosystem, providing institutional investors with strategic exposure to Sonic through staking infrastructure and compliant DeFi participation.


Spetz Inc CEO Mitchell Demeter on stage at the Sonic Summit in Vienna May 8th, 2025

"We're excited to align with the Sonic Labs team and integrate directly into their infrastructure. This relationship significantly enhances our ability to scale validator operations and deepen our footprint across the Sonic ecosystem," said Mitchell Demeter, CEO of Spetz and SonicStrategy.

Michael Kong, CEO of Sonic Labs, added: "We're pleased to support Spetz and SonicStrategy as they bring institutional visibility and access to the Sonic ecosystem. Their approach aligns with our vision of scaling Sonic adoption across both Web3 and traditional markets."

Further updates will be provided following the close of the financing.

About Sonic Labs

Sonic Labs is the core development team behind the Sonic blockchain, a high-performance, EVM-compatible Layer 1 built for DeFi and real-world applications. With sub-second finality, low fees, and a fast-growing ecosystem of applications and developers, Sonic is quickly establishing itself as one of the most scalable and accessible blockchains in the market. The team includes pioneers in DeFi and blockchain infrastructure, including Andre Cronje, and is supported by a vibrant global community.

About Spetz Inc.

Spetz Inc. is a multinational technology company operating at the intersection of AI-driven marketplaces and blockchain infrastructure. The Company owns and operates the Spetz application, an AI-powered platform connecting consumers with service providers, as well as SonicStrategy, a blockchain staking and infrastructure company supporting the Sonic ecosystem.

Company Contacts

Mitchell Demeter, Spetz Inc CEO
Email: mitchell@sonicstrategy.io
Phone: +1-345-936-9555

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Certain information herein constitutes "forward-looking information" under Canadian securities laws, reflecting management's expectations regarding objectives, plans, strategies, future growth, results of operations, and business prospects of the Company. Words such as "plans," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "believes," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations.

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The forward-looking information contained in this release represents Spetz's expectations as of the date of this release and is subject to change. Spetz does not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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SOURCE: Spetz Inc.



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FAQ

What is the strategic partnership between Spetz (DBKSF) and Sonic Labs?

Sonic Labs will make a direct investment in Spetz Inc and assist with cross-marketing efforts to expand awareness, adoption, and institutional participation in the Sonic ecosystem. The partnership includes collaborative initiatives and validator expansion.

Who are the major investors in Spetz's (DBKSF) current financing round?

Notable investors include Canaccord Genuity, Haywood Securities, and several high-net-worth and family office investors.

What is SonicStrategy and how does it relate to Spetz (DBKSF)?

SonicStrategy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spetz that is building a public-market gateway into the Sonic ecosystem, providing institutional investors with exposure to Sonic through staking infrastructure and compliant DeFi participation.

How will Spetz (DBKSF) use the capital from its current financing round?

Spetz plans to deploy the capital immediately into validator expansion and ecosystem growth initiatives across the Sonic ecosystem.
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