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AlphaTON Capital Secures $82.5 Million Strategic GPU Infrastructure to Power Privacy-First Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Cluster after Successful Pilot Launch of Telegram's Cocoon AI
Globenewswire· 2025-11-26 15:15
Core Insights - AlphaTON Capital Corp. has announced a strategic investment to acquire a high-performance compute cluster of over 1,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs, valued at approximately $68 million, positioning itself as a key compute provider for Telegram's Cocoon AI network [1][6][10] Transaction Structure and Financing - The acquisition will be financed through a combination of $30 million in equity capital from AlphaTON and $52.5 million in debt financing facilitated by Vertical Data, resulting in a total project capitalization of approximately $82.5 million [6][2] Strategic Infrastructure Partnership - AlphaTON has partnered with CUDO Compute, SNET Energy UK Ltd, and Vertical Data to deploy and operate the GPU cluster, ensuring technical excellence and sustainable power data center development [3][4] Hardware Specifications and Capabilities - The compute cluster will feature cutting-edge AI inference and training capabilities with a target utilization rate of 90%, generating revenue through dedicated workloads for Cocoon AI and external GPU rentals [5][7] Projected Financial Performance - The investment is projected to yield an internal rate of return (IRR) of 59.7%, a net present value (NPV) of $59.6 million, and a return on investment (ROI) of 615%, with total cash returned projected at $150 million over five years [7][8] Revenue Projections - Revenue projections are based on conservative assumptions, including a 20% annual price compression in the first year and a 10% compression in subsequent years, with consistent EBITDA margins ranging from 64% to 73% over a five-year forecast [8] Successful Pilot Program - AlphaTON successfully launched a pilot program for Cocoon AI on November 25, 2025, validating the technology and enhancing the network's scalability and performance [8][10] Strategic Rationale - The company is committed to an "AI For Good" initiative, promoting ethical access and user data sovereignty, positioning itself as a decentralized alternative to centralized AI services [9][10] Market Context and Competitive Positioning - The investment aligns with a growing demand for AI infrastructure, with McKinsey projecting a 3.5x growth in data center AI workload capacity from 2025 to 2030, highlighting the potential for value capture in the sector [16] Deployment Timeline and Commercial Milestones - Key milestones include transaction closure in Q4 2025, hardware delivery and performance benchmarking in Q1 2026, and full implementation of Cocoon AI workloads by Q2 2026 [13][15]
AlphaTON Capital Secures $82.5 Million Strategic GPU Infrastructure to Power Privacy-First Decentralized Artificial Intelligence Cluster after Successful Pilot Launch of Telegram’s Cocoon AI
Globenewswire· 2025-11-26 15:15
Core Insights - AlphaTON Capital Corp. has announced a strategic investment to acquire a high-performance compute cluster of over 1,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs valued at approximately $68 million, enhancing its position as a compute provider for Telegram's Cocoon AI network [2][6] - The total assets of AlphaTON will increase to $97 million, combining the GPU acquisition with a $27 million Digital Asset Treasury [1] - The investment aims to create diversified revenue streams through high-performance compute and GPU rental services, with projected internal rates of return (IRR) of 59.7% and net present value (NPV) of $59.6 million [8][15] Transaction Structure and Financing - The acquisition will be financed through a combination of $30 million in equity capital from AlphaTON and $52.5 million in debt financing facilitated by Vertical Data, totaling approximately $82.5 million [7][3] - The debt facility will be fully amortized over 36 months, maintaining debt service coverage ratios above 1.0x throughout the amortization schedule [3] Strategic Infrastructure Partnership - AlphaTON has partnered with CUDO Compute, a leading European NVIDIA Cloud Partner, to deploy and operate the GPU cluster, ensuring production-grade uptime and scalable governance [4] - SNET Energy UK Ltd will provide expertise in sustainable-power data center development, while Vertical Data will assist with GPU cluster deployment and hardware sourcing [5] Hardware Specifications and Capabilities - The compute cluster will feature over 1,000 Nvidia B200-class GPUs, designed for AI inference and training, with a target utilization rate of 90% [6] - The infrastructure is modular and upgradable, accommodating rapid advancements in AI hardware [6] Revenue Projections and Financial Model - Revenue projections are based on conservative assumptions, including a 20% annual price compression in the first year and 10% in subsequent years, with consistent EBITDA margins ranging from 64-73% over a five-year forecast [9] - Year 1 gross profit margins are projected at 32% [9] Strategic Rationale - AlphaTON is committed to an "AI For Good" initiative, promoting ethical access and user data sovereignty in AI technologies, positioning itself as a decentralized alternative to major tech companies [10][11] - The investment supports the development of a sovereign compute layer for Telegram's nearly one billion users, ensuring privacy and freedom [11][12] Market Context and Competitive Positioning - The investment aligns with a growing demand for AI infrastructure, with McKinsey projecting a 3.5x growth in data center AI workload capacity between 2025 and 2030 [18] - The U.S. government's support for AI infrastructure, including a 10% equity stake in Intel, indicates the sector's importance and resilience [19]
AlphaTON Capital Announces $82.5 Million Strategic GPU Infrastructure Investment to Power Privacy-First Decentralized AI after Successful Pilot Launch of Telegram’s Cocoon AI
Globenewswire· 2025-11-26 14:16
Core Insights - AlphaTON Capital Corp has announced a strategic investment of approximately $68 million to acquire a high-performance compute cluster consisting of over 1,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs, enhancing its position as a compute provider for Telegram's Cocoon AI network [1][5][10] Transaction Structure and Financing - The acquisition will be financed through a combination of $30 million in equity capital from AlphaTON and $52.5 million in debt financing, resulting in a total project capitalization of approximately $82.5 million [6][2] - The debt facility will be fully amortized over 36 months, maintaining debt service coverage ratios above 1.0x throughout the amortization schedule [2] Strategic Infrastructure Partnership - AlphaTON has partnered with CUDO Compute, SNET Energy UK Ltd, and Vertical Data to deploy and operate the GPU cluster, ensuring technical excellence and sustainable power [3][4] Hardware Specifications and Capabilities - The compute cluster will feature cutting-edge AI inference and training capabilities, designed for 90% target utilization, generating revenue through dedicated workloads for Cocoon AI and external GPU rentals [5][7] Projected Financial Performance - The investment is projected to yield an internal rate of return (IRR) of 59.7% and a net present value (NPV) of $59.6 million, with conservative revenue projections accounting for 20% annual price compression in the first year [7][8] - The financial model indicates consistent EBITDA margins ranging from 64-73% over a five-year forecast horizon, with Year 1 gross profit margins of 32% [8] Successful Pilot Program - AlphaTON successfully launched a pilot program for Cocoon AI on November 25, 2025, validating the technology and paving the way for further deployment [8] Strategic Rationale - The company aims to democratize AI through its "AI For Good" initiative, focusing on ethical access, user data sovereignty, and environmental responsibility [9][10] - AlphaTON's investment supports the development of a decentralized compute layer that respects user privacy and content rights, contrasting with centralized models prevalent in the industry [11] Market Context and Competitive Positioning - The investment aligns with a growing demand for AI infrastructure, with McKinsey projecting a 3.5x increase in data center AI workload capacity between 2025 and 2030 [17] - The U.S. government's support for AI infrastructure, including a 10% equity stake in Intel, underscores the sector's importance [18]
AlphaTON Capital Announces $82.5 Million Strategic GPU Infrastructure Investment to Power Privacy-First Decentralized AI after Successful Pilot Launch of Telegram's Cocoon AI
Globenewswire· 2025-11-26 14:16
Core Insights - AlphaTON Capital Corp. has announced a strategic investment to acquire a high-performance compute cluster of over 1,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs, valued at approximately $68 million, positioning itself as a key compute provider for Telegram's Cocoon AI network [1][6][10] Transaction Structure and Financing - The acquisition will be financed through a combination of $30 million in equity capital from AlphaTON and $52.5 million in debt financing facilitated by Vertical Data, resulting in a total project capitalization of approximately $82.5 million [2][6] - The debt facility will be fully amortized over 36 months, maintaining debt service coverage ratios above 1.0x throughout the schedule [2] Strategic Infrastructure Partnership - AlphaTON has partnered with CUDO Compute, a leading European NVIDIA Cloud Partner, to deploy and operate the GPU cluster, ensuring production-grade uptime and scalable governance [3] - SNET Energy UK Ltd will provide expertise in sustainable power data center development, while Vertical Data will assist with GPU cluster deployment and hardware sourcing [4] Hardware Specifications and Capabilities - The compute cluster will feature over 1,000 Nvidia B200-class GPUs, designed for AI inference and training, with a target utilization rate of 90% [5][12] - The investment is projected to yield an internal rate of return (IRR) of 59.7%, with a projected net present value (NPV) of $59.6 million and a return on investment (ROI) of 615% over five years [7] Revenue Streams and Financial Projections - The cluster will generate revenue through dedicated workloads for Cocoon AI and external GPU rentals via CUDO Compute's marketplace [7] - Revenue projections account for conservative assumptions, including a 20% annual price compression in the first year and a 10% in subsequent years, with consistent EBITDA margins ranging from 64-73% over a five-year forecast [8] Strategic Rationale - AlphaTON aims to democratize AI with an "AI For Good" initiative, focusing on ethical access, user data sovereignty, and environmental responsibility [9][10] - The company emphasizes the importance of decentralized AI services, contrasting its approach with the centralized models of major tech companies [11] Deployment Timeline and Commercial Milestones - The transaction is expected to close in Q4 2025, with hardware delivery and performance validation planned for Q1 2026, followed by full implementation of Cocoon AI workloads in Q2 2026 [13][15] Market Context and Competitive Positioning - The investment aligns with a significant growth forecast in AI infrastructure, with data center AI workload capacity projected to grow 3.5x from 2025 to 2030 [16] - The U.S. government's support for AI infrastructure, including a 10% equity stake in Intel, underscores the sector's importance [17]