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VERSES AI Inc. secured a 10-year licensing agreement for its agentic software systems with Prodigii AI, a deal projected to generate up to $10 million and accelerate the enterprise commercialization of its technology.
"This agreement will enable Prodigii to effectively compete for contracts in the finance and cybersecurity sectors," David T. Scott, VERSES interim CEO, said in a statement on April 27. "It also validates our go to market strategy to generate revenues through a combination of direct contracts with enterprise customers and in partnership with channel partners.”
The agreement stipulates an initial license fee of $350,000 payable to VERSES, followed by quarterly revenue-sharing payments of at least $125,000. The deal carries an initial 10-year term with an option for a 10-year renewal, providing a long-term revenue stream for the cognitive computing firm.
For VERSES (CBOE:VERS), the deal is a critical step in translating its high-concept technology, including its Genius™ platform and AXIOM model, into scalable, repeatable revenue. The agreement provides a tangible proof point for investors on the company's ability to monetize its platform in a competitive AI market dominated by giants like Microsoft and OpenAI.
Under the agreement, Prodigii AI, an enterprise AI infrastructure company focused on decision intelligence, will license VERSES’ Genius™ product. This will provide Prodigii’s customers with access to what VERSES describes as the world’s first “digital brain,” the AXIOM model, for use in sectors like financial services, insurance, and cybersecurity.
"Licensing Genius is expected to let us provide our customers with superior automated systems that update in real-time," said Andrew Tasker, CEO of Prodigii AI. "We believe this arrangement allows our customers to diversify their AI technologies - providing them with greater security and value for money."
The deal comes as competition in the AI platform space intensifies. While major players like Microsoft and Apple continue to expand their AI capabilities and market share, smaller specialized companies like VERSES must secure strategic partnerships to scale. Prodigii's choice to license Genius™ highlights a strategy of diversifying technology stacks beyond the dominant platforms, potentially creating a niche for specialized AI systems focused on specific enterprise needs like decision intelligence and resource orchestration.
The agreement represents a key validation for VERSES AI's technology and its channel partnership strategy. For investors in the company, traded under the tickers VERS on the CBOE and VRSSF on the OTCQB, this long-term revenue commitment could signal a positive re-evaluation of the company's growth prospects and commercial viability.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.
