VCI Global Secures Additional US$30 Million Investment Commitment from Alumni Capital LP to Propel Its AI Cloud Computing Business Forward in Q2 2025

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VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) has secured an additional US$30 million investment commitment from Alumni Capital LP, following an earlier US$5 million investment. This new commitment, in exchange for VCI Global common shares, will support the company's strategic expansion into AI cloud computing, particularly for planned developments in Q2 2025.

The company retains the right, but is not obligated, to draw on this amount, providing flexibility in accessing funds. With this capital, VCI Global's subsidiary VC AI will launch the AI Computing Center (AICC) in Malaysia, equipped with 512 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs. This center is expected to rank among the top 30 globally, enabling efficient processing of vast amounts of data for generative AI and high-performance computing applications.

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• Secured additional US$30 million investment commitment from Alumni Capital LP
• Flexibility to access funds as needed without obligation
• Planned launch of AI Computing Center (AICC) in Malaysia
• AICC equipped with 512 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, potentially ranking among top 30 globally
• Strategic expansion into AI cloud computing business

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KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (Frankfurt: H0T) (“VCI Global” or the “Company”) today announced a new investment commitment of US$30 million from Alumni Capital LP (“Alumni Capital”). Following an earlier investment of US$5 million from Alumni Capital, this additional US$30 million, in exchange for VCI Global common shares, will reinforce VCI Global’s strategic push into its AI cloud computing business, particularly for its planned developments in the second quarter of 2025. VCI Global retains the right, but is not obligated, to draw on this amount, providing the Company with the flexibility to access the funds as needed, while preserving the option to forgo the drawdown if other resources become available or conditions change.

With an approved capital infusion of US$30 million, VC AI Limited (“VC.AI”), a new subsidiary of VCI Global, will be launching the AI Computing Center (AICC) in Malaysia. This computing center, equipped with 512 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, is estimated to rank among the top 30 globally, enabling the efficient processing of vast amounts of data at high speeds—essential for generative AI and high-performance computing applications.

“We are confident that this US$30 million investment from Alumni Capital will significantly empower our strategic growth in AI cloud computing. It enables us to establish a world-class AICC in Malaysia, serving clients globally, especially in Southeast Asia. We are fully committed to leveraging these resources to foster innovation and advance the AI landscape,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.

About VCI Global Limited

VCI Global is a diversified holding company headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Company operates through five core businesses: Capital Market Consultancy, Fintech, Real Estate, AI & Robotics, and Cybersecurity. In Capital Market Consultancy, we provide IPO solutions, investor relations (IR) and public relations (PR) consultancy, and M&A consultancy. Our Fintech arm offers a proprietary financing platform. In Real Estate, we offer specialized real estate consultancy services. The AI business delivers GPU servers, GPU cloud computing services, AI and large language model (LLM) solutions, while the Robotics segment focuses on post-harvest robotics systems. Our Cybersecurity segment provides comprehensive cybersecurity consultancy services and solutions. Committed to fostering innovation and delivering exceptional value, VCI Global has established a strong presence across the Asia-Pacific region, the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, driving growth and transformation on a global scale.

For more information on the Company, please log on to https://v-capital.co/. 

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to various risks and uncertainties. Such statements include statements regarding the Company’s ability to grow its business and other statements that are not historical facts, including statements which may be accompanied by the words “intends,” “may,” “will,” “plans,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “predicts,” “estimates,” “aims,” “believes,” “hopes,” “potential” or similar words. These forward-looking statements are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of our control. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements. Actual results could differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements due to certain factors, including without limitation, the Company’s ability to achieve profitable operations, customer acceptance of new products, the effects of the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and future measures taken by authorities in the countries wherein the Company has supply chain partners, the demand for the Company’s products and the Company’s customers’ economic condition, the impact of competitive products and pricing, successfully managing and, general economic conditions and other risk factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company does not undertake any responsibility to update the forward-looking statements in this release, except in accordance with applicable law.

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FAQ

What is the new investment commitment VCI Global (VCIG) received for its AI cloud computing business?

VCI Global (VCIG) received a new investment commitment of US$30 million from Alumni Capital LP to support its AI cloud computing business, particularly for planned developments in Q2 2025.

What is VCI Global (VCIG) planning to launch with the new investment?

With the US$30 million investment, VCI Global (VCIG) plans to launch the AI Computing Center (AICC) in Malaysia through its subsidiary VC AI

How many NVIDIA GPUs will VCI Global's (VCIG) new AI Computing Center have?

VCI Global's (VCIG) new AI Computing Center (AICC) in Malaysia will be equipped with 512 NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs.

When does VCI Global (VCIG) plan to develop its AI cloud computing business?

VCI Global (VCIG) plans to develop its AI cloud computing business, particularly with the launch of the AI Computing Center, in the second quarter of 2025.