ARC Group Invests in ScanTech AI Systems, Backing Company’s AI-Powered Security and Regulatory Alignment
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) announced a Purchase Agreement with ARC Group establishing an equity line of credit (ELOC) of up to $50 million and an initial $500,000 PIPE investment on October 10, 2025. The ELOC, subject to SEC registration of shares, is intended to provide flexible, long-term capital to fund R&D, commercialization of the SENTINEL™ AI threat detection platform, and efforts to regain Nasdaq compliance.
The company said drawdowns are at its discretion. Funds will also support deployments in aviation and critical infrastructure and target international certification milestones in 2026.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) ha annunciato un Accordo di Acquisto con ARC Group che istituisce una linea di credito azionaria (ELOC) fino a $50 milioni e un iniziale investimento PIPE di $500.000 al 10 ottobre 2025. L'ELOC, soggetta alla registrazione SEC delle azioni, è destinata a fornire capitale flessibile e a lungo termine per finanziare R&D, la commercializzazione della piattaforma di rilevamento minacce SENTINEL™ AI e gli sforzi per riguadagnare la conformità Nasdaq.
Secondo l'azienda, i rifornimenti sono a sua discrezione. I fondi supporteranno anche implementazioni in aviazione e infrastrutture critiche e mirano a raggiungere traguardi di certificazione internazionale nel 2026.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) anunció un Acuerdo de Compra con ARC Group que establece una línea de crédito accionarial (ELOC) de hasta $50 millones y una inversión PIPE inicial de $500,000 el 10 de octubre de 2025. La ELOC, sujeta a registro en la SEC de las acciones, tiene como objetivo proporcionar capital flexible y a largo plazo para financiar I+D, la comercialización de la plataforma de detección de amenazas con IA SENTINEL™ y esfuerzos para recuperar el cumplimiento con Nasdaq.
La empresa indicó que los desembolsos se realizan a su discreción. Los fondos también respaldarán despliegues en aviación e infraestructura crítica y buscarán hitos de certificación internacional en 2026.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI)는 ARC Group와의 매입 계약을 발표하며 주식 신용 한도(ELOC) 최대 $50 million과 초기 PIPE 투자 $500,000를 2025년 10월 10일에 체결했다고 밝혔다. SEC 주식 등록의 대상인 ELOC는 R&D, SENTINEL™ AI 위협 탐지 플랫폼의 상용화, 그리고 Nasdaq 준수 회복을 위한 자금으로 유연하고 장기적인 자본을 제공하기 위한 것이다.
회사는 필요한 경우 인출이 재량에 따라 이뤄진다고 밝혔다. 자금은 또한 항공 및 중요 인프라의 배치 지원에 사용되며 2026년 국제 인증 목표를 겨냥한다.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) a annoncé un accord d'achat avec ARC Group instaurant une ligne de crédit actions (ELOC) pouvant atteindre $50 millions et un investissement PIPE initial de $500,000 au 10 octobre 2025. L'ELOC, sous réserve de l'enregistrement des actions par la SEC, vise à fournir un capital flexible et à long terme pour financer la R&D, la commercialisation de la plateforme SENTINEL™ AI de détection des menaces et les efforts visant à restaurer la conformité Nasdaq.
Selon la société, les tirages sont à sa discrétion. Les fonds soutiendront également des déploiements dans l'aviation et les infrastructures critiques et viseront des jalons de certification internationale en 2026.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) gab eine Kaufvereinbarung mit ARC Group bekannt, die eine Eigenkapitallinie (ELOC) von bis zu $50 Millionen und eine anfängliche PIPE-Investition von $500.000 am 10. Oktober 2025 vorsieht. Die ELOC, vorbehaltlich der SEC-Registrierung der Aktien, soll flexibles, langfristiges Kapital bereitstellen, um F&E, die Kommerzialisierung der SENTINEL™ AI Bedrohungserkennungsplattform und Bemühungen zur Wiedererlangung der Nasdaq-Konformität zu finanzieren.
Das Unternehmen erklärte, Drawdowns liegen in seinem Ermessen. Die Mittel würden auch Einsätze in Luftfahrt und kritischer Infrastruktur unterstützen und internationale Zertifizierungsmeilensteine im 2026 anvisieren.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) أعلنت عن اتفاقية شراء مع ARC Group تقيم خط ائتماني أسهم (ELOC) يصل حتى $50 مليون واستثمار PIPE ابتدائي قدره $500,000 في 10 أكتوبر 2025. ELOC، رهناً بتسجيل الأسهم لدى SEC، يهدف إلى توفير رأس مال مرن وطويل الأجل لتمويل البحث والتطوير، وتسويق منصة SENTINEL™ AI للكشف عن التهديدات، والجهود لاستعادة الامتثال لقواعد ناسداك.
وقالت الشركة إن السحب يقع وفق تقديرها. كما ستدعم الأموال عمليات النشر في الطيران والبنية التحتية الحيوية وتستهدف معالم الاعتماد الدولية في 2026.
ScanTech AI Systems (Nasdaq: STAI) 宣布与 ARC Group 签订购买协议，设立一条股权信贷额度（ELOC），最高可达 $50 百万美元，并于 2025 年 10 月 10 日初始进行 $500,000 的 PIPE 投资。该 ELOC 需经 SEC 登记股份后生效，旨在提供灵活、长期的资本，用于资助研发、SENTINEL™ AI 威胁检测平台的商业化，以及努力恢复纳斯达克合规。
公司表示，提款由其自行决定。资金还将用于航空和关键基础设施的部署，并计划在 2026 实现国际认证里程碑。
- Up to $50 million ELOC committed by ARC Group
- Immediate $500,000 PIPE investment from ARC
- Capital designated for SENTINEL™ commercialization and R&D
- Funding to support international certification milestones targeted for 2026
- ELOC requires SEC share registration, delaying access to some funds
- Up to $50 million equity facility may cause shareholder dilution
- Nasdaq compliance remains a work in progress, not yet resolved
Insights
Equity line plus immediate PIPE gives ScanTech AI near-term liquidity and optional long-term funding to support growth.
The up to
Key dependencies and risks include the company's ability to register shares, prudent drawdown timing under the facility, and progress on Nasdaq compliance; failure on any point would limit access to the full facility.
Watch registration milestones, Nasdaq compliance milestones, and international certification timelines targeted for
Strategic financing supports R&D and commercialization of the SENTINEL™ platform across aviation and infrastructure markets.
ARC's commitment aligns capital with stated product goals: accelerate deployment of the SENTINEL™ AI threat detection system and pursue international certifications aimed at commercial adoption.
Risks include execution on certification milestones and converting pilots into paying deployments; the financing improves runway but does not guarantee field adoption or regulatory approvals.
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Atlanta, GA, Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (the "Company" or "ScanTech AI") (Nasdaq: STAI), a developer of advanced AI-powered security screening and imaging systems, today announced it has entered into a Purchase Agreement establishing an equity line of credit (“ELOC”) of up to
The ELOC, following registration with the SEC of the shares to be issued under the ELOC, is expected to provide ScanTech AI with flexible, long-term growth capital to fund R&D, commercialization of its SENTINEL™ AI threat detection platform, and make continued progress towards regaining Nasdaq compliance. ARC has also committed to an initial
“This investment represents a powerful vote of confidence in ScanTech AI’s technology and growth strategy,” said Dolan Falconer, CEO of ScanTech AI. “The structure provides us with both immediate capital and the flexibility to access additional funding as we scale. It positions us to accelerate deployment of our AI-driven security platforms while continuing to advance toward our Nasdaq compliance goals in a disciplined and shareholder-focused manner."
“ARC Group Asset Management is proud to partner with ScanTech AI at a pivotal stage in its development,” said Mac McDonald, Director of ARC Asset Management. “We see strong potential in ScanTech’s AI, particularly in aviation, critical infrastructure, and logistics, where innovation and regulatory readiness go hand in hand.”
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Total facility: Up to
$50 million . - Initial investment:
$500,000 PIPE. - Purpose: Fuel AI-driven product development, regulatory compliance, market expansion, and general corporate purposes.
- Structure: Company retains discretion over timing of drawdowns.
The financing positions ScanTech AI for its next phase of expansion, aiming to accelerate the deployment of its SENTINEL™ system across aviation and critical infrastructure security applications. It will also support the Company’s advancements in AI-driven detection analytics and help achieve international certification milestones targeted for 2026. Through these initiatives, ScanTech AI aims to further strengthen its capital structure, compliance framework, and operational strategy and build a scalable, technology-driven enterprise with global impact.
About ScanTech AI
ScanTech AI Systems Inc. (Nasdaq: STAI) has developed one of the world’s most advanced non-intrusive ‘fixed-gantry’ CT screening technologies. Utilizing proprietary artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities, ScanTech AI’s state-of-the-art scanners accurately and quickly detect hazardous materials and contraband. Engineered to automatically locate, discriminate, and identify threat materials and items of interest, ScanTech AI’s solutions are designed for use in airports, seaports, borders, embassies, corporate headquarters, government and commercial buildings, factories, processing plants, and other facilities where security is a priority.
For more information, visit www.scantechais.com and investor.scantechais.com.
About ARC Group International Ltd.
ARC Group is a global investment management consultancy and asset management firm established in 2015. The firm specializes in capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory, and asset management, supporting clients through complex cross-border transactions and offering tailored financing solutions. ARC Group operates across twelve countries and three continents, providing expertise in sectors ranging from technology and digital assets to consumer goods and advanced industries.
Forward-Looking Statements
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These statements relate to, among other things, the Company’s ability to draw funds under the equity line of credit, complete additional financings, maintain Nasdaq listing compliance, execute its growth strategy, and develop or commercialize its technologies. The Company cannot draw funds under the equity line of credit until the shares of common stock to be issued under the equity line of credit are registered with the SEC. Additionally, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied herein.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: market conditions; dilution and volatility associated with equity financings; the Company’s ability to remain in compliance with Nasdaq listing standards; operational and regulatory risks in the artificial intelligence and security technology sectors; product and service acceptance; regulatory oversights; whether ScanTech AI will have sufficient capital to operate as anticipated; and other factors detailed in the Company’s filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Should one or more of these risks of uncertainties materialize, or should any of the assumptions of ScanTech AI prove incorrect, actual results may vary in material respects from those projected in these forward-looking statements.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release and are based on the information available to ScanTech AI as of the date hereof. ScanTech AI assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may otherwise be required under applicable law.
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