Datavault AI Acquires API Media in All Cash Transaction

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Datavault AI (Nasdaq: DVLT) announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire API Media in an all-cash transaction expected to close in December 2025. The deal keeps the API brand and aims to combine Datavault’s patented data tokenization and monetization technologies with API’s audio/visual and event-focused solutions.

The companies say the acquisition will expand Datavault’s AI-powered capabilities, broaden its recurring-revenue base, and enhance enterprise data activation, audience intelligence, and revenue analytics across global markets.

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All-cash acquisition expands Datavault AI's data-monetization stack and recurring-revenue base, integrating API Media's media and event expertise.

Datavault AI acquires API Media in a definitive all-cash deal closing in December, adding audio/visual technology operations, audience-intelligence services, and event automation to Datavault's patented tokenization platform. The combined business mechanism is straightforward: layer Datavault's data-tokenization and monetization capabilities onto API's client relationships and media workflows to create new AI-driven revenue streams and recurring contracts.

Key dependencies and risks include successful technical integration of patented capabilities with API's operational stack, retention of API's client-facing teams and venue contracts, and preservation of the API brand while migrating services. The announcement cites expanded recurring revenue and broader market reach, but provides no financial terms, synergies, or integration milestones, so execution risk remains material.

Watch for concrete milestones over the next 6–12 months: client retention notices, integration timelines, any disclosed deal consideration or impact on recurring revenue, and early revenue reports from combined offerings. These items will determine whether the strategic rationale converts into measurable growth.

Technology provider API selects Datavault AI to continue building its leading culture of tech innovation

PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Datavault AI Inc. (Nasdaq: DVLT), a leader in patented data tokenization and monetization technologies, today announced that it has entered into a definitive acquisition agreement to acquire API Media in December of this year. Through API’s strength of technology culture and seasoned leadership team, Datavault AI and API will enhance enterprise data activation, expand AI-powered capabilities, and drive new monetization opportunities across global markets. The API brand will remain, and operations will be enhanced with the addition of patented capabilities and technologies developed and patented by Datavault AI.

API Media, headquartered in New Jersey, is a leading provider of innovative audio and visual technologies and IT services for large sporting events and enterprise clients.  API’s clients include some of the most prestigious and sought after sports venues and events, made possible through a dedicated and customer first culture cultivated over decades,

“This acquisition marks a decisive next step in our strategy to scale Datavault’s proprietary data-monetization ecosystem,” said Nathaniel Bradley Chief Executive Officer of Datavault AI. “API Media’s iconic brand and expertise in multi-channel engagement, data overlay integration, and clutch on-the-fly automation will strengthen our core platform, enrich our culture and enhance the value we deliver to enterprise clients through verified, tokenized data assets. This is a leap forward we wanted and this is the team we have coveted. It’s a dream come true.”

“Joining Datavault AI allows us to bring our clients the most advanced capabilities in AI, analytics, and secure data monetization,” said Frank Tomaino, President of API Media. “Datavault’s technology stack transforms how organizations manage and monetize information—creating new revenue streams while maintaining transparency and compliance. Together, we’ll redefine what’s possible in intelligent marketing and audience development.”

“The acquisition of API Media accelerates Datavault’s growth trajectory and broadens our recurring-revenue base,” added David Reese, CEO of API Media. “It strengthens our presence in data-driven media and marketing while extending our reach into sectors primed for tokenized data solutions.”

With the integration of API Media, Datavault AI gains expanded expertise in digital media operations, audience intelligence, and revenue analytics—positioning the company to capture increased market share across enterprise data, advertising, and AI-as-a-Service verticals. The acquisition reinforces Datavault’s role as a global leader in data monetization, blockchain tokenization, and AI-enabled experiential events.

About Datavault

Datavault AI^TM (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The Company is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.dvlt.ai.

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FAQ

What did Datavault AI (DVLT) announce on October 28, 2025 about API Media?

Datavault AI announced it signed a definitive agreement to acquire API Media in an all-cash transaction expected to close in December 2025.

How will the API Media acquisition affect Datavault AI's product capabilities (DVLT)?

Datavault AI said the acquisition will integrate API’s audio/visual and event technologies with Datavault’s patented data tokenization to expand AI-powered data activation and monetization capabilities.

Will the API brand remain after the DVLT acquisition?

Yes. The companies announced that the API brand will remain while operations are enhanced with Datavault’s patented technologies.

What strategic benefits did Datavault AI cite for acquiring API Media (DVLT)?

Datavault AI cited broader recurring revenue, expanded audience intelligence and revenue analytics, and strengthened data-monetization and AI-as-a-Service offerings.

Where is API Media headquartered and what clients does it serve after the acquisition by DVLT?

API Media is headquartered in New Jersey and serves large sporting events and enterprise clients, including prestigious sports venues and events.