VCI Global Expands AI Portfolio with Strategic Investment in Innovative AI Agents Startup - Marvis
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) announced that its AI investment arm, VC AI , has invested in Marvis Inc., an AI startup specializing in digital clone technology. The investment was made through a SAFE agreement at a seed round valuation cap of US$30 million.
Marvis, founded by Masaaki Hatano, develops AI digital clone agents to automate routine tasks. The company is currently raising up to US$5 million in seed funding and plans to list on NASDAQ in 2028 with a targeted market cap of US$20 billion. The global AI agents market is projected to reach US$55 billion by 2030, growing at a 45% CAGR from 2024-2030.
The company has secured strategic partnerships with Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global, and NTT Data Group, with advisory interest from Google, Intel, and IBM alongside Techstars.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) ha annunciato che la sua divisione investimenti in intelligenza artificiale, VC AI, ha investito in Marvis Inc., una startup di intelligenza artificiale specializzata nella tecnologia dei cloni digitali. L'investimento è stato effettuato tramite un accordo SAFE con una valutazione massima del round seed di 30 milioni di dollari.
Marvis, fondata da Masaaki Hatano, sviluppa agenti di clonazione digitale basati su IA per automatizzare compiti di routine. L'azienda sta attualmente raccogliendo fino a 5 milioni di dollari in finanziamenti seed e pianifica di quotarsi al NASDAQ nel 2028, con una capitalizzazione di mercato prevista di 20 miliardi di dollari. Si prevede che il mercato globale degli agenti di intelligenza artificiale raggiunga i 55 miliardi di dollari entro il 2030, con una crescita del 45% CAGR dal 2024 al 2030.
L'azienda ha ottenuto partnership strategiche con Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global e NTT Data Group, con l'interesse di consulenza da parte di Google, Intel e IBM, insieme a Techstars.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) anunció que su brazo de inversión en IA, VC AI, ha invertido en Marvis Inc., una startup de inteligencia artificial especializada en la tecnología de clones digitales. La inversión se realizó a través de un acuerdo SAFE con un tope de valoración de ronda semilla de 30 millones de dólares.
Marvis, fundada por Masaaki Hatano, desarrolla agentes de clones digitales basados en IA para automatizar tareas rutinarias. La empresa está recaudando hasta 5 millones de dólares en financiación inicial y planea cotizar en NASDAQ en 2028 con una capitalización de mercado prevista de 20 mil millones de dólares. Se prevé que el mercado global de agentes de IA alcance los 55 mil millones de dólares para 2030, creciendo a un CAGR del 45% entre 2024 y 2030.
La empresa ha asegurado asociaciones estratégicas con Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global y NTT Data Group, con interés de asesoría por parte de Google, Intel, e IBM junto con Techstars.
VCI 글로벌 (NASDAQ: VCIG)는 자사의 AI 투자 부문인 VC AI가 Marvis Inc.에 투자했다고 발표했습니다. Marvis Inc.는 디지털 클론 기술에 특화된 AI 스타트업입니다. 이 투자는 3000만 달러의 시드 라운드 가치 한도로 SAFE 계약을 통해 이루어졌습니다.
마르비스는 하타노 마사아키가 설립한 회사로, 일상적인 작업을 자동화하기 위한 AI 디지털 클론 에이전트를 개발하고 있습니다. 현재 회사는 500만 달러의 시드 자금을 모금하고 있으며 2028년 NASDAQ에 상장할 계획이며 목표 시장 가치는 200억 달러입니다. 글로벌 AI 에이전트 시장은 2030년까지 550억 달러에 이를 것으로 예상되며, 2024년부터 2030년까지 연평균 45% 성장할 것으로 보입니다.
회사는 Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global, NTT Data Group와 전략적 파트너십을 맺었으며, Google, Intel, IBM과 Techstars의 자문 관심을 받고 있습니다.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) a annoncé que son bras d'investissement en IA, VC AI, a investi dans Marvis Inc., une startup d'intelligence artificielle spécialisée dans la technologie des clones numériques. L'investissement a été réalisé par le biais d'un accord SAFE avec un plafond de valorisation de 30 millions de dollars lors de la levée de fonds initiale.
Marvis, fondée par Masaaki Hatano, développe des agents de clonage numérique basés sur l'IA pour automatiser des tâches routinières. L'entreprise lève actuellement jusqu'à 5 millions de dollars en financement initial et prévoit de se coter au NASDAQ en 2028 avec une capitalisation boursière cible de 20 milliards de dollars. Le marché mondial des agents d'IA devrait atteindre 55 milliards de dollars d'ici 2030, avec une croissance de 45 % CAGR entre 2024 et 2030.
L'entreprise a établi des partenariats stratégiques avec Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global et NTT Data Group, avec un intérêt consultatif de Google, Intel et IBM ainsi que de Techstars.
VCI Global (NASDAQ: VCIG) gab bekannt, dass sein Investitionsarm für KI, VC AI, in Marvis Inc. investiert hat, ein KI-Startup, das sich auf digitale Klon-Technologie spezialisiert hat. Die Investition wurde durch ein SAFE-Abkommen mit einem Bewertungsobergrenze von 30 Millionen US-Dollar in der Seed-Runde getätigt.
Marvis, gegründet von Masaaki Hatano, entwickelt KI-basierte digitale Klon-Agenten zur Automatisierung von Routineaufgaben. Das Unternehmen sammelt derzeit bis zu 5 Millionen US-Dollar an Seed-Finanzierung und plant, 2028 an der NASDAQ gelistet zu werden, mit einer angestrebten Marktkapitalisierung von 20 Milliarden US-Dollar. Der weltweite Markt für KI-Agenten wird bis 2030 voraussichtlich 55 Milliarden US-Dollar erreichen und von 2024 bis 2030 mit einer CAGR von 45 % wachsen.
Das Unternehmen hat strategische Partnerschaften mit Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global und NTT Data Group gesichert, mit Beratungsinteresse von Google, Intel und IBM sowie Techstars.
- Strategic investment in AI startup Marvis at US$30 million valuation cap
- Marvis has partnerships with major tech companies (Toshiba, Hitachi, NTT Data)
- Target market (AI agents) projected to reach US$55 billion by 2030 with 45% CAGR
- Founder has successful exit history (DFA Robotics sold for JPY 3.5B with 126x return)
- Investment amount through SAFE agreement not disclosed
- Marvis is pre-revenue and early-stage startup with uncertain market success
- NASDAQ listing plan for 2028 is speculative and not guaranteed
Insights
The strategic investment in Marvis represents a calculated move into the burgeoning AI agents market, though the undisclosed investment amount through SAFE agreement limits precise valuation analysis. The
The projected AI agents market growth to
For VCIG, with its current market cap of
Marvis' focus on digital clone AI agents addresses a critical market need for automated task replication. Their proprietary AI models for creating advanced AI agents could provide a significant competitive advantage in the RPA space, particularly if they can deliver a more cost-effective solution than traditional automation platforms.
The involvement of tech giants Google, Intel and IBM as advisors suggests the underlying technology has merit. However, the AI agents market is becoming increasingly crowded with both established players and startups. Marvis' success will depend on their ability to differentiate through superior technology and execution.
The emphasis on both digital and physical task automation indicates a comprehensive approach to process automation, though technical details about their proprietary AI models and specific capabilities remain unclear. The 2025 timeline for AI agents' mainstream adoption aligns with industry projections, but achieving meaningful market share will require rapid development and deployment.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (“VCI Global,” or the “Company”), today announced that its investment holding arm for artificial intelligence (AI) portfolios, VC AI Limited (“VC.AI”) has invested in Marvis Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Marvis”), an innovative AI startup company, pioneering advanced digital clone AI technology. This investment was made through a Simple Agreement for Future Equity (SAFE), which provided VC.AI to receive Marvis’ equity in the next financing round. The current seed funding round is capped at a valuation of US
Marvis specializes in harnessing proprietary AI models to create advanced AI digital clone agents (“AI agents”) that automate and replicate routine tasks. By offloading repetitive work to these AI agents, users can concentrate on higher-value, strategic initiatives, thereby boosting productivity and driving innovation. Founded and led by Masaaki Hatano, a serial entrepreneur with a proven track record—including the recent sale of DFA Robotics KK for over JPY 3.5 billion, delivering a remarkable 126x return for early investors.
Prominent advisors such as Google LLC, Intel Corporation, and International Business Machines (IBM) Corporation, alongside Techstars, have expressed strong interest in supporting Marvis’ vision. Operating in November 2024, Marvis plans to list on NASDAQ in 2028, with a market capitalization of US
According to Markets and Markets, the global AI agents market size was valued to reach over US
“This is just the beginning for Marvis, the AI agents set to transform the world. By 2028, Marvis will empower humanity to break free from both digital and physical tasks, offering unprecedented relief and freedom,” said Masaaki Hatano, Co-CEO of Marvis.
“We see 2025 as the year of AI agents and are fully committed to capitalizing on this dynamic industry. We look forward to investing in innovative AI startups, positioning VCI Global at the forefront of this transformative technology,” said Dato’ Victor Hoo, Group Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of VCI Global.
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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, Renewable Energy 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.
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