Rezolve AI just sealed a $230 million cash deal for Reward, instantly adding a profitable loyalty platform to its AI‑driven commerce suite. The purchase injects roughly $90 million of EBITDA‑accretive revenue and expands RezolvePay across millions of cardholders, global retailers, and top payment networks. You’ll see faster, personalized rewards tied to every transaction. It’s a non‑dilutive move that strengthens your business’s data moat.
Why the Deal Matters
The acquisition gives Rezolve AI immediate access to a scaled, revenue‑generating engine without the cost of building it from scratch. By folding Reward into its core AI‑commerce stack, Rezolve can turn transaction data into real‑time, hyper‑personalized offers that drive spend.
Strategic Benefits
Reward’s technology is already embedded with major banks and retailers across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Integrating this network lets Rezolve AI:
- Deliver transaction‑linked rewards at scale.
- Leverage existing partnerships with Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
- Enhance its “Brain Commerce” platform with richer consumer insights.
- Offer merchants a unified AI‑driven loyalty solution instead of piecemeal tools.
Financial Impact
- $230 million cash outlay – fully non‑dilutive.
- Approximately $90 million of EBITDA‑accretive revenue projected for FY 2025.
- Profitable, self‑financing operating model that supports top‑line growth without additional funding.
- Expanded distribution through Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and a global network of banks and retailers.
What’s Next for Merchants and Banks
Rezolve AI plans to scale the AI‑driven rewards engine, deepen integrations with payment networks, and push into new geographic markets. You’ll want to watch how quickly the company translates its expanded data moat into tangible, real‑time offers that boost spend. Competitors will need to match the breadth of this newly acquired network if they hope to stay relevant.
