Netcapital Acquires Iverson Design Assets and Proprietary AI Design Technology Suite
Rhea-AI Summary
Netcapital (NASDAQ: NCPL / NCPLW) announced on January 6, 2026 the acquisition of Iverson Design assets and its proprietary AI design and real-time rendering suite.
Netcapital issued 980,000 common shares as consideration and named Michael Iverson as Chief Design Director and Head of AI Experience. The acquired IP includes AI-driven design, animation, and real-time rendering technologies aimed at improving motion graphics, 2D/3D content, investor materials, and immersive visualizations to support the company’s shift into tokenization and digital asset offerings.
Positive
- 980,000 shares issued to acquire Iverson Design assets
- Acquired proprietary AI design and real-time rendering IP
- Appointed Michael Iverson as Chief Design Director & Head of AI Experience
- Built reusable library of design and motion assets for investor content
Negative
- Share issuance of 980,000 may dilute existing shareholders
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NCPL gained 3.20%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +60.3% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 15 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $145K to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $5M at that time.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
NCPL was up 0.2% with very light volume, while key peers showed mixed moves: ZBAI -5.53%, ABTS +2.24%, MEGL -0.83%, suggesting today’s setup was stock-specific rather than a sector-wide swing.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15 | Earnings update | Negative | +2.8% | Weak quarterly revenue and losses contrasted with a modestly positive price reaction. |
| Dec 08 | Equity incentive | Negative | -21.7% | 1,000,000-share inducement grant tied to revenue targets drove a sharp selloff. |
| Dec 08 | CEO transition | Positive | -21.7% | New CEO and crypto-focused strategy were followed by a steep share price decline. |
| Nov 19 | Blockchain partnership | Positive | -37.1% | Plan to support tokenized RWAs and secondary trading met with a large price drop. |
| Sep 22 | Earnings update | Neutral | -1.2% | Mixed quarter with revenue growth but higher losses saw a modest negative reaction. |
NCPL has often seen negative or muted price reactions to strategic and platform-expansion announcements, with several recent positive-sentiment updates coinciding with share price declines.
Over the last six months, NCPL has combined weak financial results with an aggressive shift toward crypto, blockchain and digital assets. Earnings on Sep 22, 2025 and Dec 15, 2025 highlighted small revenues and sizable losses. Strategic moves included partnering for blockchain-based secondary trading on Nov 19, 2025 and acquiring Rivetz cybersecurity assets in December. Leadership changes on Dec 8, 2025 reinforced this pivot. Today’s AI design asset acquisition extends that same digital-asset and tokenization strategy.
Regulatory & Risk Context
An effective Form S-3 shelf filed on Oct 21, 2025 allows NCPL to offer up to $50,000,000 of various securities over time, providing flexibility to raise capital via equity or other instruments, which can be supportive for funding but may be dilutive to existing shareholders depending on future usage.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement extends NCPL’s shift toward tokenized and digital asset offerings by adding Iverson Design’s AI-driven visualization tools and appointing Michael Iverson to lead design and AI experience. The deal follows earlier moves into blockchain-based trading and prior asset acquisitions. Investors may focus on how effectively these capabilities clarify tokenization for everyday users, while also monitoring capital-raising activity under the $50,000,000 shelf and the impact of share-based consideration like the 980,000-share payment.
Key Terms
tokenization financial
digital asset financial
fractional ownership financial
real-time rendering technical
3D visualization technical
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Accelerates Transformation into Tokenization and Digital Asset Platform
BOSTON, MA, Jan. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Netcapital Inc. (NASDAQ: NCPL, NCPLW), a digital private capital markets ecosystem, today announced the acquisition of the assets of Iverson Design, LLC, a creative studio and developer of AI-powered design and visualization tools.
Led by multimedia and AI designer Michael Iverson, the studio develops motion graphics, 3D product visualization, investor presentations, and immersive digital experiences.
As part of the transaction, Michael Iverson joins Netcapital as Chief Design Director and Head of AI Experience. Under the agreement, Netcapital acquired Iverson Design’s full intellectual property portfolio, including its proprietary suite of AI-driven design, animation, and real-time rendering technologies. As consideration for the purchased assets, Netcapital issued 980,000 shares of its common stock.
“As part of the company’s transition to tokenization and digital asset offerings, we are excited to bring Michael and his AI design capabilities in-house,” said Rich Wheeless, CEO of Netcapital. “Tokenizing investments in private companies represents a new opportunity, but only if everyday investors and issuers can quickly grasp the value. This acquisition puts Netcapital in a position to deliver an approachable and visually stunning tokenization experience in the market.”
Michael Iverson commented, “I’ve spent my career using design and AI to make the impossible feel simple and exciting. Partnering with Netcapital lets us apply that same approach to tokenization, turning fractional ownership of businesses, new technologies, and creative projects into something people can see, feel, and easily understand.”
Potential transaction benefits:
- AI-assisted design workflows and internal toolsets intended to shorten turnaround time for motion graphics, 2D/3D content, and investor materials
- A narrative-driven approach to explaining tokenization and digital asset concepts, aimed at making complex financial and technical topics easier for issuers and everyday investors to understand
- 3D visualization and real-time rendering capabilities designed to showcase tokenized real-world assets and bring issuer stories to life across digital experiences
- A reusable library of design files, motion assets, and presentation templates intended to accelerate consistent, high-quality investor-facing content across the Netcapital ecosystem
About Netcapital Inc.
Netcapital Inc. is a fintech company with a scalable technology platform that allows private companies to raise capital online and provides private equity investment opportunities to investors. The Company’s funding portal, Netcapital Funding Portal, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and is a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), a registered national securities association. The Company’s broker-dealer, Netcapital Securities Inc., is also registered with the SEC and is a member of FINRA.
Forward Looking Statements
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