Rezolve Ai Confirms Minimal Dilution from Foundational Acquisitions

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Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) confirmed on October 10, 2025 that its acquisitions of Smartpay and Subsquid closed for approximately $10 million cash plus 1,000,000 Rezolve shares at closing, assuming no post-closing payments. The company said the deals establish the core data and payments layers for its Agentic Commerce platform, pairing Subsquid as the decentralized data layer and Smartpay as the payment rail, alongside Rezolve’s proprietary LLM, brainpowa, as the intelligence layer.

Rezolve described the transactions as capital-efficient M&A intended to accelerate its Agentic Commerce and digital-asset infrastructure strategy while preserving shareholder value.

Positive

• Acquired Smartpay and Subsquid to build core data and payments layers
• Total consideration of approximately $10 million cash at closing
• Transaction includes 1,000,000 shares aligning M&A with equity

Negative

• Issued 1,000,000 shares at closing, creating dilution risk for holders
• Paid approximately $10 million cash at closing, reducing cash reserves

• Smartpay and Subsquid Together Cost at Closing of Approximately $10 Million in Cash and One Million Shares
• Acquisitions Establish Core Data and Payment Layers for Rezolve’s Agentic Commerce Platform

NEW YORK, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV), today confirmed that its recently completed acquisitions of Smartpay and Subsquid were achieved for approximately $10 million in total cash consideration and one million Rezolve shares, at closing (assuming no post-closing payments are made) underscoring the company’s disciplined approach to M&A and commitment to shareholder value.

According to Cantor Fitzgerald’s October 9, 2025 report, these two acquisitions “complete the foundational layers to enable Agentic Commerce and digital payments,” and calling the pair of acquisitions “solid moves to accelerate Rezolve’s Agentic Commerce and digital asset infrastructure strategy timeline,” by combining:.

• Subsquid as the data layer, powering decentralized data infrastructure and AI reasoning,
• Smartpay as the payment rail, enabling digital-asset transactions and settlement across currencies and stablecoins, and
• brainpowa as the intelligence layer, Rezolve’s proprietary LLM driving autonomous commerce.
  

“These two acquisitions have placed key chess pieces on our board,” said Daniel M. Wagner, CEO of Rezolve Ai. “Together we believe they form the backbone of the AI economy, connecting data, intelligence, and payments consistent with the Company’s disciplined approach to M&A.”

Rezolve continues to execute its M&A program focused on assets that expand the company’s AI, data, and payments infrastructure while being capital efficient and preserving shareholder value.

About Rezolve Ai
Rezolve Ai (NASDAQ: RZLV) is a global leader in AI-driven commerce, providing retailers and brands with proprietary technology that powers search, personalization, checkout, and omni-channel engagement. Its solutions enable businesses to harness AI for smarter customer experiences and operational efficiency. With foundational partnerships with Microsoft, Google, and Tether, Rezolve Ai is positioned to drive innovation across the $30 trillion global retail market. For more information, visit www.rezolve.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements, including expectations regarding Rezolve Ai’s M&A strategy and the creation of agentic commerce. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. There is no assurance that Rezolve’s expectations will occur. Additional information regarding risks and uncertainties facing Rezolve Ai 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

What did Rezolve Ai (RZLV) announce on October 10, 2025 about acquisitions?

Rezolve announced the closing of Smartpay and Subsquid for approximately $10 million cash plus 1,000,000 Rezolve shares at closing, assuming no post-closing payments.

How do the Smartpay and Subsquid deals impact Rezolve Ai's strategy (RZLV)?

The company said the deals establish the payments and decentralized data layers to accelerate its Agentic Commerce and digital-asset infrastructure strategy.

How much cash did Rezolve Ai (RZLV) pay at closing for the acquisitions?

Rezolve paid approximately $10 million in cash at closing, per the announcement.

How many Rezolve shares were issued in the Smartpay and Subsquid transactions?

Rezolve issued 1,000,000 shares as part of the consideration at closing.

Will the Smartpay and Subsquid acquisitions dilute Rezolve Ai (RZLV) shareholders?

The company used 1,000,000 shares in the deal, which represents a dilutive effect to existing shareholders absent share buybacks or offsetting actions.

Where can investors find details on how these acquisitions affect Rezolve Ai's roadmap?

Rezolve said the acquisitions complete foundational layers for Agentic Commerce, combining data, intelligence, and payments to accelerate its infrastructure timeline.