Nextech3D.ai to Acquire Krafty Labs, Expanding AI Event Solutions for Enterprise Clients
Rhea-AI Summary
Nextech3D.ai (OTCQB:NEXCF) signed a definitive agreement on Dec 4, 2025 to acquire Krafty Labs for $600,000 in an all‑cash deal ($325,000 at closing; $275,000 as a 36‑month note at 7%).
Krafty Labs reported $1.1M YTD revenue with a 72% gross margin and brings >400 blue‑chip enterprise accounts (Google, Meta, Oracle, Netflix, Microsoft, Cisco, Dropbox). Closing is expected in the first week of January 2026, subject to due diligence, CSE and board approvals. The transaction increases Nextech3D.ai's combined customer base to 1,000+ and is positioned to enable cross‑sell, bundled offerings, and AI‑driven margin expansion.
Positive
- Krafty Labs $1.1M year‑to‑date revenue
- Krafty Labs 72% gross margin
- Adds >400 blue‑chip enterprise accounts
- Combined customer base exceeds 1,000 organizations
- Deal priced at $600,000 cash consideration
Negative
- Closing subject to due diligence, CSE and board approvals
- Planned cross‑sell may or may not occur, per company
- 275,000 financed via 36‑month note creates short‑term liability
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, NEXCF gained 22.36%, reflecting a significant positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
Peers showed mixed moves, with names like DBKSF up 38.23% and RSASF down 1.46%, indicating stock-specific dynamics rather than a uniform sector trend for NEXCF.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 09 | Krafty Labs deal | Positive | +22.4% | All-cash acquisition adding $1.1M YTD revenue and 400+ enterprise clients. |
| Dec 02 | Arway acquisition | Positive | +0.6% | Agreement to acquire remaining Arway shares to streamline operations and tech stack. |
| Nov 18 | Eventdex integration | Positive | +13.4% | Phase one Eventdex–Map D integration and strong AI matchmaking and margin metrics. |
| Nov 10 | Insider share buying | Positive | -0.2% | CEO purchased 550,000 shares in the open market, increasing total holdings. |
| Nov 07 | Business combo update | Negative | -0.2% | Update on Arway acquisition alongside ~$5.0M amortization and ~$0.7M goodwill impairments. |
Recent news, especially acquisitions and platform integrations, often coincided with positive price reactions, though there has been at least one divergence on insider buying.
Over the past few months, Nextech3D.ai has focused on expanding its AI-driven event technology suite and consolidating assets. On Oct 14, 2025, it closed the all-cash acquisition of Eventdex, and on Dec 1, 2025 signed a definitive agreement to acquire all remaining Arway shares. The Krafty Labs deal on Dec 4, 2025 continues this roll‑up strategy, adding >400 blue‑chip customers and contributing $1.1M YTD revenue at a 72% gross margin.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock surged +22.4% in the session following this news. A strong positive reaction aligns with Nextech3D.ai’s recent pattern, where acquisitions and integration milestones often preceded gains, such as the 22.36% move on prior Krafty Labs headlines. However, past events also showed pullbacks after positive news. Investors have weighed integration execution, prior impairments, and financing structure, so sustained strength depended on delivery against the added 1,000+-customer ecosystem.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
Krafty Labs Generated 2025 Year to date Revenue of
$1.1 m ill with a72% gross marginAll-Cash Deal for
$600,000 Acquiring a Blue Chip customers list; Google, Meta, Oracle etc
Nextech3d.ai Doubles Customer Base to 1000+
Nextech3d.ai is Accelerating its Growth As a One-Stop AI Event Tech Suite
NEW YORK CITY, NY AND TORONTO, ON / ACCESS Newswire / December 9, 2025 / Nextech3D.ai (CSE:NTAR)(OTCQB:NEXCF)(FSE:1SS), an AI-first 3D model and AI Event Solutions company, is pleased to announce that it has signed a definitive agreement on December 4th, 2025 to acquire Krafty Labs, an AI virtual and in-person event engagement platform serving global enterprises customers including Google, Netflix, Meta, Oracle, Microsoft, Cisco, Dropbox, and over 400 additional Fortune 500 and multinational clients. Nextech3d.ai is anticipating that it will be able to crosssell its live event software into these names however this may or may not happen.
The companies have now entered a formal due diligence and integration phase, with closing expected in the first week of January 2026.
Krafty Labs has generated over
Deal Terms:
Signed definitive acquisition agreement
Total purchase price: ~
$600,000 in cash$325,000 payable at closing$275,000 financed through a 36-month note at7% Closing anticipated before January 5th, 2026 following due diligence.
Three Platforms Unified Into One AI Event Solutions Ecosystem
With the acquisition of Krafty Labs, alongside Map Dynamics and Eventdex, Nextech3D.ai now supports more than 1,000+ customers globally, including many of the largest, most recognizable brands in the world.
NEW - Krafty Labs In-person enterprise event & hybrid deployment services
This unified product suite positions Nextech3D.ai as a true one-stop provider, reducing vendor fragmentation while increasing recurring product revenue potential.
Investment Case & Synergy Highlights
400+ Fortune 500 enterprise relationships
Krafty Labs brings more than 400 blue-chip enterprise accounts into the Nextech3D.ai ecosystem - a powerful foundation for high-value expansion potential.Collectively - 1,000+ global customers across 3 platforms
With Map Dynamics, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs under one umbrella, Nextech3D.ai now serves over 1,000 organizations worldwide. This scale positions the company as one of the largest emerging AI Event Solution providers in the market. This broad customer base enables bundled pricing, product selling, expansion into new departments, and strong network effects as customers adopt more integrated solutions over time.
AI margin Expansion + Automation of Delivery
Introducing AI into experience delivery, facilitation, scheduling, program creation, and global deployment is expected to materially improve margins. Automated engagement frameworks reduce staffing requirements, increase session throughput, and unlock scalable delivery capacity - allowing revenue to grow faster than cost. Over time, more engagement becomes software-driven rather than labor-driven, improving gross margin and lifetime value potentially.
Deep cross-sell & bundling upside into 2026
Krafty Labs sells to HR & employee experience teams. Eventdex & Map D sell to event and marketing teams. Together, they provide two independent entry points into the same enterprise. Once a customer is inside the ecosystem, Nextech can potentially cross-sell registration, ticketing, floor plans, mobile apps, AI matchmaking, engagement programs, and recurring learning series -potentially transforming single-department spend into multi-department budgets.
Signed & progressing toward closing with strong visibility
A definitive agreement is already signed, with due diligence underway and closing expected in the first week of January . This provides strong line-of-sight to integration, synergy realization, and execution. Nextech3D.ai is entering the most scalable phase of growth to date, with customer reach, product breadth, and AI-enabled margin expansion all aligning at the same time - a setup the company believes positions it for sustained growth in 2026.
Management Commentary
Evan Gappelberg, CEO of Nextech3D.ai comments, "Event organizers want one partner who can help them sell more, operate faster, and secure the attendee experience. By adding Krafty Labs to Eventdex and Map D-we're moving even faster toward a truly one-stop event operating system."
"We believe Krafty Labs meaningfully accelerates our vision to build a global AI Event Solutions platform," said Evan Gappelberg, CEO. "With more than 1,000 customers worldwide - including leaders in technology, media, and enterprise - and with the addition of in-person events, we are positioned for scale, revenue growth, and strong momentum into 2026."
A due diligence period has already commenced; subject to satisfactory diligence, and customary approvals, the parties expect to proceed to closing.
Completion of the Transaction remains subject to CSE approval and board approval as well as customary closing conditions.
About Nextech3D.ai
Nextech3D.ai is an AI-powered technology company specializing in 3D asset generation, spatial computing, and comprehensive AI Event Solutions for virtual, hybrid, and in-person experiences. Through Map Dynamics, Eventdex, and Krafty Labs, Nextech3D.ai delivers a unified global platform for conferences, expos, corporate activations, learning programs, and enterprise engagement.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including statements regarding the proposed acquisition of Krafty Labs, the anticipated timing and consideration,, expected benefits and synergies, product integrations, and growth opportunities. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will be completed as anticipated or at all. Nextech3D.ai disclaims any obligation to update forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Forward-looking Statements The CSE has not reviewed and does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. Certain information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking information" under Canadian securities legislation. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as, "will be" or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "will" occur. Forward-looking statements regarding the completion of the transaction are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and forward-looking information. Nextech will not update any forward-looking statements or forward-looking information that are incorporated by reference herein, except as required by applicable securities laws.
SOURCE: NexTech3D.AI Corp
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