LONDON – Valereum Plc, a U.K.-based fintech company, announced Monday a $200 million investment partnership with Valereum QGP-SP, a move the company said will significantly strengthen its balance sheet and accelerate its growth strategy, including a target listing on a major U.S. national exchange by the first half of 2026.
Under the agreement, Valereum Plc will receive $200 million in asset-backed financing. The facility carries a 5.25% annual coupon, yielding $10.5 million payable to Valereum. In return, Valereum QGP-SP, a Cayman Islands Segregated Portfolio Company, receives a one-year option to acquire up to 49.9% of Valereum Plc, proportionate to the capital committed.
Gary Cottle, Group CEO of Valereum, called the agreement “unprecedented” and said it “reflects the level of institutional confidence in our strategy of uniting traditional finance with regulated digital markets.”
The capital infusion is intended to fund several key initiatives, according to the company. These include accelerating the development of its artificial intelligence-driven tokenization platform, building out its digital asset treasury and pursuing new acquisitions and partnerships to diversify revenue streams.
James Bannon, Executive Chairperson of Valereum, said the partnership positions the company for market leadership. “With institutional backing and our U.S. listing process beginning, Valereum is now positioned to become a defining player in AI-driven tokenisation,” Bannon said.
Valereum QGP-SP is described as an institutional investment vehicle focused on secured, asset-backed royalty and streaming financing. Its structures combine traditional underwriting with blockchain transparency and tokenization. All its facilities are backed by investment-grade assets verified by global rating agencies, including S&P and Moody’s, and are recorded on-chain.
Pieter Scholtz, Managing Director of Quorium Global Photonics SPC, the parent of Valereum QGP-SP, said the partnership “sets a new standard for market leadership and long-term value creation.”
The transaction is expected to close within approximately four weeks, pending the completion of due diligence and regulatory verification. Upon completion, a revised board structure including two QGP-appointed directors will be announced.
Valereum Plc is focused on bridging traditional finance with blockchain and digital asset technologies.
