Rezolve Ai Closes $200 Million Oversubscribed Financing Anchored by Returning Fundamental Institutional Investors

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Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV), a leading AI-powered commerce solutions provider, has secured an oversubscribed $200 million private placement from institutional investors. The company, which partners with Microsoft, Google, and Tether, plans to use the funds to accelerate growth, expand sales operations, and pursue strategic acquisitions.

The financing comes amid significant momentum, including Rezolve's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 indices and institutional ownership exceeding 10% from major investors like Citadel, BlackRock, and Vanguard. The company is targeting $100+ million in ARR this year while expanding its presence in the $30 trillion global retail market.

Positive

• Secured substantial $200 million oversubscribed financing from institutional investors
• Strong institutional backing from major firms like Citadel, BlackRock, and Vanguard
• On track to exceed $100 million ARR this year
• Strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Tether
• Recent inclusion in Russell 2000 and 3000 indices
• Expansion of leadership team with former Microsoft and Google executive

Negative

• Potential dilution from the private placement
• Significant capital needs for expansion and development

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One of the largest financings in the AI commerce sector this year underscores strong institutional conviction as Rezolve scales toward $100M+ ARR and targets the $30T retail market

NEW YORK, Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV), a leader in proprietary AI-powered commerce solutions and a partner of Microsoft, Google and Tether, today announced the closing of an oversubscribed $200 million private placement from institutional investors involved in prior capital raises. The financing, significantly oversubscribed, represents one of the largest placements in the AI commerce sector this year and reinforces growing conviction from some of the world’s most sophisticated investors.

The transaction follows Rezolve’s recent inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 indices, which has already driven institutional ownership above 10%, including Citadel, BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, Northern Trust, Man Group, and others.

“This $200 million financing is another landmark for Rezolve,” said Daniel M. Wagner, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Rezolve Ai. “Institutional support of this scale is a clear vote of confidence in our strategy, our partnerships with Microsoft, Google and Tether, and our trajectory to exceed $100 million ARR this year. With this new capital, we have the firepower to accelerate growth, expand our sales footprint in the United States and internationally, pursue strategic acquisitions, and extend our leadership in transforming the $30 trillion global retail market with AI-powered commerce.”

Momentum Building Across the Business
This financing adds to a string of major milestones achieved in recent weeks:

• Visual Search launch: Rezolve introduced attribute-level AI-powered discovery, enabling customers to point their camera at any item and instantly search a retailer’s catalog, driving engagement and conversion far beyond industry benchmarks.
• Tether partnership & USAT: Rezolve is working with Tether to integrate its Brain Checkout wallet with the new U.S.-compliant digital asset, that would create a regulated bridge between AI commerce and next-generation payments.
• Leadership expansion: Rezolve appointed Crispin Lowery, former Microsoft Retail & Consumer Goods lead (EMEA) and Google executive, as SVP Growth to drive adoption globally.
• Institutional confidence: New institutional investors, including Citadel, BlackRock, Vanguard, and State Street, have recently taken positions in Rezolve, reflecting growing conviction in the Company’s trajectory.
• Customer adoption: Rezolve’s Brain Commerce platform is already being deployed by leading retailers across categories, delivering measurable improvements in engagement, product discovery, and ROI.
  

Rezolve expects to use the proceeds for accelerated investment into their sales organization, potential accretive M&A opportunities, working capital, and general corporate purposes including further development of its Brain Commerce platform, expansion of Visual Search and Brain Checkout.

A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners acted as lead agent and H.C. Wainwright & Co. acted as co-lead agent in connection with the offering.

About Rezolve Ai
Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) is an industry leader in AI-powered solutions, specializing in enhancing customer engagement, operational efficiency, and revenue growth. The Brain Suite delivers advanced tools that harness artificial intelligence to optimize processes, improve decision-making, and enable seamless digital experiences. For more information, visit www.rezolve.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expectations regarding product capabilities, commercialization, and business performance. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties is included in the Company’s filings with the SEC. Rezolve Ai undertakes no obligation to update forward-looking statements, except as required by law.

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FAQ

How much funding did Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ:RZLV) raise in its latest financing round?

Rezolve Ai raised $200 million in an oversubscribed private placement from institutional investors, marking one of the largest financings in the AI commerce sector this year.

What is Rezolve Ai's projected annual recurring revenue (ARR) for 2025?

Rezolve Ai is targeting to exceed $100 million in ARR for 2025.

Who are Rezolve Ai's major institutional investors?

Major institutional investors include Citadel, BlackRock, Vanguard, State Street, Northern Trust, and Man Group, with institutional ownership exceeding 10%.

How will Rezolve Ai use the $200 million in funding?

The funds will be used for accelerated investment in sales organization, potential M&A opportunities, working capital, platform development, and expansion of Visual Search and Brain Checkout.

What major partnerships does Rezolve Ai (RZLV) have?

Rezolve Ai has strategic partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Tether, including collaboration on AI-powered commerce solutions and digital asset integration.