Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) has announced a partnership with undefeated British heavyweight boxer Moses Itauma, marking a strategic move to expand its athlete-focused name, image, and likeness (NIL) digital asset platform currently in development with Sports Illustrated. The collaboration, centered around Itauma’s March 28, 2026, fight in Manchester, is expected to showcase the company’s technology while exploring future NIL monetization opportunities, including digital content and fan engagement initiatives. Datavault AI is targeting a commercial platform launch in the second half of 2026.
The partnership underscores Datavault AI’s broader strategy to leverage its AI-driven data experiences and Web 3.0 capabilities to create new revenue streams for athletes. By integrating its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions, the company aims to provide secure NIL licensing and digital asset management through its Information Data Exchange (IDE) platform. This platform enables digital twins and secure NIL licensing, fostering responsible AI with integrity.
Moses Itauma, an undefeated heavyweight prospect, represents a rising star in boxing, and his partnership with Datavault AI signals the company’s intent to attract high-profile athletes to its platform. The collaboration will likely involve creating digital content and fan engagement experiences that leverage Datavault AI’s patented technologies, including WiSA, ADIO, and Sumerian for spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound, as well as its data science tools for experiential data valuation and monetization.
Datavault AI’s platform is designed to serve multiple industries, including sports and entertainment, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, and energy. The company’s cloud-based platform offers AI/ML automation, third-party integration, analytics, marketing automation, and advertising monitoring. The partnership with Itauma is a key step in demonstrating the platform’s potential for athlete NIL monetization.
For more details on the partnership, the full press release is available at https://ibn.fm/OlLvK. Datavault AI is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, and additional information can be found at www.dvlt.ai.
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