NextGen Digital Platforms Inc., a publicly listed digital asset company focused on bridging traditional finance with decentralized Web3 technologies, has entered into a letter of intent relating to a strategic investment in Centi Ltd, an emerging leader in blockchain-powered digital payment solutions. NextGen will invest $300k at a $7,000,000 pre-money valuation in the startup in exchange for a minority stake and exclusive rights to commercialize Centi’s technology in North America.
Based in Zurich, Centi has built an enterprise-grade platform including consumer mobile applications, merchant processing infrastructure, stablecoin systems, and cross-border payment capabilities – all fully customizable with partner branding. Centi’s technology empowers merchants, local businesses, and branded organizations the ability to easily create and manage digital vouchers, loyalty programs, and collectible assets – unlocking new forms of customer engagement.
Centi’s supervised non-custodial wallet design ensures that users maintain direct access to their assets on the blockchain. Assets are protected, secure, and connectable through widely adopted tools such as MetaMask. Unlike traditional bank deposits or exchange balances, these assets remain solely under the purview of their holders – a compelling advantage in markets like Europe, where skepticism around central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) is growing and consumers are actively seeking alternatives.
The startup has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for strategic investment from Canadian digital asset company NextGen Digital Platforms In. In return for this investment, NextGen will secure an exclusive licence to operate and commercialize Centi’s technology in North America. This grants the company sole rights to deploy, integrate, and expand this platform under its own brand, marking a strategic milestone in NextGen’s previously announced intention of building upon its capabilities in digital infrastructure.
Pursuant to the terms of the LOI, NextGen will invest $300,000 into Centi at a $7,000,000 pre-money valuation, resulting in ownership of approximately 4.286% of Centi’s issued and outstanding shares upon closing. This investment provides NextGen with a 60-month exclusive license to deploy Centi’s platform in North America. In addition, NextGen has secured a 24-month option to increase its interest in Centi by up to 50%, based on Centi’s value at the time of any such top-up investment.
“This investment advances our mission to bridge digital assets with traditional finance and real-world operations,” said Matthew Priebe, CEO of NextGen. “Centi has built a proven ecosystem of merchants and consumers already transacting daily with digital infrastructure. Bringing this model to North America gives NextGen an immediate foothold in the payments space, while also positioning us at the forefront of blockchain-driven loyalty, rewards, and digital commerce innovation. We are focused on executing opportunities that strengthen our platform and deliver measurable results for shareholders.”
The parties have agreed to enter into a definitive agreement for the Acquisition on or before October 15, 2025, subject to the completion of satisfactory due diligence.
(Press release / RAN)
