Fusemachines Begins Trading on NASDAQ Marking the Start of a New Chapter

Rhea-AI Summary

Fusemachines (NASDAQ: FUSE) began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market on October 23, 2025, marking its public debut. The company said proceeds will strengthen its balance sheet and fund strategic investments in product innovation, customer expansion, and sales and marketing to grow recurring revenue and margins. Fusemachines plans to pursue strategic partnerships and targeted M&A to broaden its technology portfolio and accelerate market expansion. The company reiterated its mission to democratize AI and noted risks including possible disruption from the business combination and the inability to maintain its Nasdaq listing.

Positive

• Nasdaq listing commenced on October 23, 2025
• Proceeds earmarked to strengthen balance sheet and fund growth initiatives
• Plans for product innovation and customer expansion to increase recurring revenue

Negative

• Risk that the business combination may disrupt current plans and operations
• Possibility of inability to maintain Nasdaq listing after the business combination
• Risk the combined company may fail to grow and manage growth profitably or retain key employees

NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fusemachines Inc. (NASDAQ: FUSE) (“Fusemachines” or the “Company”), a global leader in enterprise AI solutions, today announced the commencement of trading of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market under the symbols “FUSE”.

We believe this milestone marks a new chapter in Fusemachines’ mission to democratize AI for all, expanding access to advanced artificial intelligence technologies, education, and innovation across global markets. The company’s public listing positions it to capture the rapidly expanding global demand for scalable AI solutions.

“From starting with a small, mission-driven team to becoming a publicly listed company on Nasdaq, this milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to innovation and execution,” said Dr. Sameer Maskey, CEO and Founder of Fusemachines. “We are proud of the platform we’ve built and the trust our partners and clients place in us. This listing marks the beginning of our next chapter, one focused on disciplined growth, strategic investment, and driving sustainable value creation for our shareholders.”

Proceeds from the transaction will be used to strengthen Fusemachines’ balance sheet and accelerate its next phase of growth. The company plans to invest strategically in product innovation, customer expansion, and targeted investments in sales and marketing. These initiatives are designed to enhance recurring revenue opportunities, expand margins, and deliver long-term value to shareholders.

In addition, Fusemachines intends to explore strategic partnerships and targeted M&A opportunities that can accelerate market expansion, broaden its technology portfolio, and enhance its competitive position.

Fusemachines’ Nasdaq debut underscores its commitment to building a future where access to AI innovation is universal, bridging global talent gaps and enabling organizations to thrive in the era of intelligent automation.

About Fusemachines

Founded in 2013, Fusemachines is a global provider of enterprise AI products and services, on a mission to democratize AI. Leveraging proprietary AI Studio and AI Engines, the company helps drive the clients’ AI Enterprise Transformation, regardless of where they are in their Digital AI journeys. With offices in North America, Asia, and Latin America, Fusemachines provides a suite of enterprise AI offerings and specialty services that allow organizations of any size to implement and scale AI. Fusemachines serves companies in industries such as healthcare, finance, retail, manufacturing, and government.

To learn about Fusemachines, visit www.fusemachines.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain statements which are not historical facts, which are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, for the purposes of the safe harbor provisions under The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include certain statements made with respect to the business combination, including the benefits of the business combination, the services offered by Fusemachines and the markets in which it operates, and Fusemachines’ projected future results. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “strategy,” “future,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “may,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are predictions provided for illustrative purposes only, and projections and other statements about future events that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a result, are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from the expected results. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: general economic, political and business conditions; failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; the risk that the business combination disrupts current plans and operations as a result of the announcement and consummation of the business combination; the ability of the combined company to grow and manage growth profitably and retain its key employees; the inability to maintain the listing of Fusemachines’ securities on Nasdaq following the business combination; costs related to the business combination; and those factors discussed in the final prospectus/proxy statement (File No. 333-283520 and 333-283520-01), dated July 1, 2025, and filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) by Fusemachines and CSLM Holdings, Inc. on July 3, 2025 and, in subsequent filings and reports made with the SEC, from time to time. While Fusemachines may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Fusemachines specifically disclaims any obligation to do so.

Media Contact:
PR@fusemachines.com
+1 347 212-5075

Investor Contact:
Gateway Group
Ralf Esper
FUSE@gateway-grp.com

FAQ

When did Fusemachines (FUSE) start trading on Nasdaq?

October 23, 2025.

What will Fusemachines do with the proceeds from the Nasdaq listing (FUSE)?

Proceeds will be used to strengthen the balance sheet and invest in product innovation, customer expansion, and sales and marketing.

Will Fusemachines pursue acquisitions after its Nasdaq debut (FUSE)?

The company said it intends to explore strategic partnerships and targeted M&A opportunities to expand its technology portfolio.

What are the main risks Fusemachines (FUSE) disclosed about the listing?

The company cited risks including disruption from the business combination, failure to realize anticipated benefits, and the inability to maintain Nasdaq listing.

Which areas will Fusemachines invest in to drive growth after going public (FUSE)?

Fusemachines plans to invest in product innovation, expand customers, and increase targeted sales and marketing efforts.