{"id":8847,"date":"2024-12-31T23:42:51","date_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/?p=8847"},"modified":"2024-12-31T23:42:51","modified_gmt":"2024-12-31T18:12:51","slug":"vci-global-expands-ai-portfolio-with-strategic-investment-in-innovative-ai-agents-startup-marvis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/en\/vci-global-expands-ai-portfolio-with-strategic-investment-in-innovative-ai-agents-startup-marvis\/","title":{"rendered":"VCI Global Expands AI Portfolio with Strategic Investment in Innovative AI Agents Startup &#8211; Marvis"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"natio-before-content\" style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\" id=\"natio-2796627776\"><style>\r\n.ad {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\nmargin: 0 auto 12px;\r\nwidth: 100%;\r\nmax-width: 640px;\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<!-- <img class=\"ad\" src=\"\" alt=\"Ad\" \/> -->\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-GaneshJoshi.jpg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-NagarPalikaTehri.jpeg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<img class=\"ad\" src=\"https:\/\/nationalvani.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Ad-NagarNigamRishikesh.jpeg\" alt=\"Ad\" \/>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"adn ads\" data-message-id=\"#msg-f:1819873430055381944\" data-legacy-message-id=\"19417d3e169f6bb8\">\n<div class=\"gs\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<div id=\":1bv\" class=\"ii gt\">\n<div id=\":1cu\" class=\"a3s aiL \">\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 30, 2024- VCI Global Limited (NASDAQ: VCIG) (\u201cVCI Global,\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d), today announced that its investment holding arm for artificial intelligence (AI) portfolios, VC AI Limited (\u201c<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"http:\/\/vc.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/VC.AI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735719535371000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MOwBvgEN7jamIcW9wWLuP\">VC.AI<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">\u201d) has invested in Marvis Inc., a Delaware corporation (\u201cMarvis\u201d), 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\u00a0<\/span><a style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\" href=\"http:\/\/vc.ai\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/VC.AI&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1735719535371000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MOwBvgEN7jamIcW9wWLuP\">VC.AI<\/a><span style=\"font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0to receive Marvis\u2019 equity in the next financing round. The current seed funding round is capped at a valuation of US$30 million. This investment reinforces VCI Global\u2019s commitment to expanding its AI portfolio and fostering innovation in emerging technologies.<\/span><\/h3>\n<section>\n<article>\n<p align=\"justify\">Marvis specializes in harnessing proprietary AI models to create advanced AI digital clone agents (\u201cAI agents\u201d) 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\u2014including 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\u2019 vision. Operating in November 2024, Marvis plans to list on NASDAQ in 2028, with a market capitalization of US$20 billion. Marvis is currently raising up to US$5 million in its seed funding round, presenting a compelling opportunity for investors.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">According to Markets and Markets, the global AI agents market size was valued to reach over US$55 billion in 2030 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 45% from 2024 to 2030. This rapid growth is being driven by increasing demand for automation, advancements in Natural Language Processing (NLP), and a rising need for personalized customer experiences. Marvis is strategically positioned to capitalize on this trend, offering an affordable and accessible alternative to traditional Robotic Process Automation (RPA) solutions. Furthermore, strategic partnerships with leading companies such as Toshiba Tec Malaysia, Hitachi Global, and NTT Data Group further bolster Marvis\u2019 potential for widespread adoption and large-scale implementation. \u201cThis 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,\u201d said Masaaki Hatano, Co-CEO of Marvis. \u201cWe see 2025 as the year of AI agents and are fully committed to capitalizing on this dynamic industry. 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