Planet Ventures Inc. Appoints Fabian Monaco to Board of Directors

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Planet Ventures (OTC: PNXPF / CSE: PXI / FSE: P6U1) appointed Fabian Monaco to its Board of Directors effective February 6, 2026. Monaco is owner of Giumar Capital, co-founder and former CEO of Gage Growth (sold for $500M+ in 2022), and grew Gage to $100M revenue and 15+ retail locations. He is also a lawyer with M&A and capital markets experience. Management expects his operating, investing, and capital-raising expertise to support Planet's strategy to build a concentrated portfolio of disruptive technology investments.

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• Board hire adds founder/operator with a proven exit: Gage sold for $500M+ in 2022
• Track record includes growing Gage to $100M revenue and 15+ retail locations
• Adds capital markets, M&A and capital-raising expertise relevant to portfolio buildout

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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - February 6, 2026) -  Planet Ventures Inc. (CSE: PXI) (OTC Pink: PNXPF) (FSE: P6U1) ("Planet" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the appointment of Fabian Monaco to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Fabian Monaco is a highly respected technology entrepreneur, investor, and operator with a strong track record of building, scaling, and advising innovative technology businesses. He brings deep experience across venture capital, private equity, and public markets, with a particular focus on high-growth software, fintech, and platform-driven companies.

Mr. Monaco is the owner of Giumar Capital Inc., a boutique investment banking and advisory practice. Mr. Monaco is also the co-founder and former CEO of Gage Growth Corp. ("Gage"), which was acquired by TerrAscend Corp. for $500M+ in 2022. Mr. Monaco, along with the co-founders, grew Gage to a $100M revenue business, operating 15+ retail locations with over 350+ employees. Mr. Monaco is also a lawyer and brings a wealth of experience in capital raising and capital markets advisory. He has held various roles in large multi-national legal firms and investment banks, specializing in M&A advisory and financing transactions.

Throughout his career, Mr. Monaco has worked closely with founders and management teams to drive strategic growth initiatives, capital formation, and value creation. He has advised and invested in numerous early- and growth-stage companies, helping them navigate critical inflection points including product-market fit, scaling operations, and preparing for liquidity events.

Planet's management team believes Mr. Monaco's combination of hands-on operating experience and successful track-record of building shareholder value will be highly complementary to the Company's long-term strategy of building a concentrated portfolio of high-quality, disruptive technology investments.

Mr. Monaco commented on his appointment:

"Planet has assembled a unique platform with a clear mandate and a disciplined approach to technology investing," said Fabian Monaco. "I'm excited to join the Board and work alongside the team to help identify compelling opportunities and support the next generation of category-defining companies."

The appointment of Mr. Monaco further strengthens Planet Ventures' Board as the Company continues to expand its investment activities and enhance its profile within the global technology investment ecosystem.

About Planet Ventures Inc.

Planet Ventures Inc. is an investment issuer that actively invests in disruptive companies across high-growth industries. Planet aims to build long-term shareholder value through strategic investments in innovative businesses.

For further information, please contact:
Etienne Moshevich, CEO
Tel: (604) 681-0084
Email: info@planetventuresinc.com
Website: www.planetventuresinc.com

Forward-Looking Statements

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To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/282870

FAQ

Who is Fabian Monaco and why is Planet Ventures (PNXPF) appointing him to the board on February 6, 2026?

He is a technology entrepreneur and investor with operational and capital-markets experience. According to the company, Monaco co-founded Gage Growth, scaled it to $100M revenue and helped execute a >$500M exit, bringing M&A and fundraising skills to Planet's board.

What specific experience does Fabian Monaco bring to Planet Ventures (PNXPF)?

Monaco brings operating, investing, and legal experience in M&A and finance. According to the company, he runs Giumar Capital and has advised on capital formation, scaling, and liquidity events for growth-stage technology companies.

How might Fabian Monaco’s appointment affect Planet Ventures' (PNXPF) investment strategy?

His background may strengthen sourcing and execution of technology investments. According to the company, Monaco's hands-on growth and capital-raising experience aligns with Planet's plan to build a concentrated portfolio of disruptive technology assets.

When is Fabian Monaco's appointment effective for Planet Ventures (PNXPF) and what immediate role will he have?

The appointment is effective immediately on February 6, 2026. According to the company, Monaco will serve on the board to help identify opportunities and support portfolio company growth and capital strategy.

Does Fabian Monaco have a track record of exits or scale-ups that investors should note about Planet Ventures (PNXPF)?

Yes, he led a company to significant scale and exit. According to the company, Monaco co-founded Gage Growth, which reached $100M revenue and was acquired for over $500M in 2022.