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11/08/25

Valereum Plc

("Valereum", "VLRM" or the "Company")

Valereum announces its Strategic Investment in Metrikus -

Unlocking AI and Tokenisation potential in Building Intelligence

Valereum Plc (AQSE: VLRM) is pleased to announce a £0.6 million investment in Metrikus Software Limitd ("Metrikus"), a software company that is pioneering real-time building intelligence and smart infrastructure (the "Investment").

This Investment forms part of Valereum's wider strategy of supporting high-growth, data-rich businesses with scalable tokenisation opportunities and its previously announced strategy to increase its exposure to the global real estate ecosystem when investing in DigiShares.

The Investment will be made in multiple tranches, with the first tranche of £0.1 million to be paid imminently. The remaining £0.5 million will be paid in monthly instalments. Completion of the entire Investment is expected by June 2026.

About Metrikus

Metrikus operates at the convergence of AI, IoT, ESG, and smart building infrastructure, offering a proprietary platform that integrates live sensor data to deliver building efficiency, sustainability reporting, and performance analytics for global clients. The company leverages generative AI to deliver predictive insights, operational efficiency, and emissions reduction creating highly valuable, data-backed digital assets.

Tokenisation potential in building intelligence

The Investment is expected to provide Valereum with a first-mover opportunity to work with Metrikus on the tokenisation of its data-driven IP, contracts, and platform revenue streams, potentially enabling:

●    Fractionalised ownership or yield-sharing of data-driven assets

●    Carbon credit and ESG-linked token models, supported by verified sensor analytics

●    Smart contract integration and distribution through Valereum's partner ecosystem (DigiShares, Fideum and Blubird).

The Investment aims to strengthen Valereum's footprint in AI-enhanced RWA tokenisation, expanding the range of asset types and use cases that can be offered through its regulated marketplace infrastructure.

Rule 4.6 Statement - Related Party Transaction

The Investment is deemed to be a related party transaction under AQSE Rule 4.6 as Gary Cottle, CEO and director of VLRM is also a director of Metrikus. The directors (other than Gary Cottle) confirm that, having exercised reasonable care, skill and diligence, the related party transaction is fair and reasonable as far as the shareholders of the issuer are concerned.

Gary Cottle, Valereum Group CEO, comments:

"Metrikus is operating at the intersection of AI, smart infrastructure, and ESG data sectors that are rapidly converging with blockchain and tokenisation. We're opening the door to meaningful collaboration on tokenisation use cases, as part of Valereum's commitment to backing dynamic companies delivering real innovation and measurable economic value."

Further updates will be provided in due course.

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