OceanPal in Partnership with NEAR Foundation Announces $120M PIPE Investment to Launch SovereignAI to Buildout Near-Powered AI Infrastructure
OceanPal's New Initiative: OceanPal Inc. has launched SovereignAI, a subsidiary aimed at commercializing the NEAR Protocol, with a focus on developing a blockchain-native, confidential AI-cloud infrastructure using NVIDIA technology.
Investment and Strategy: The company closed a $120M private investment to fund a digital asset treasury strategy, intending to acquire at least 10% of the NEAR token supply and leverage it for building innovative AI infrastructure.
Leadership and Expertise: The executive team includes experienced professionals from finance and technology sectors, with a strategic advisory board featuring key figures from the NEAR Foundation and AI industry to support SovereignAI's mission.
Market Focus: SovereignAI aims to address the growing demand for privacy-first, regulatory-compliant AI solutions across various sectors, including finance and healthcare, while promoting user ownership and control over AI technologies.
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