[PRESS RELEASE – Menlo Park, California, October 1st, 2025]

Argentum AI, a platform focused on democratizing computing resources for enterprises worldwide, has announced the successful closure of an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round with major contributions from Kraken, Banyan Ventures, Victor Morganstern, and Todd Bensen.

Also referred to as ‘AAI’, Argentum AI aims to create an open marketplace that facilitates connections between companies requiring computing power and those offering excess computational resources. The service will cater to a range of applications including AI training, 3D rendering, digital twin modeling, and scientific simulations. The platform seeks to enhance cost-effectiveness and accessibility while improving performance over time.

These funds are designated for operational support and product advancements in line with Argentum AI’s goal of making computing services more efficient and accessible. The target clients include leading fintech firms, banks, and digital gaming projects.

“Our vision is to create a fully decentralized, truly independent marketplace for flexible and dynamic computing needs. Organizations globally are rapidly integrating AI into their workflows, but many lack flexible computing partners,” stated Andrew Sobko, CEO of Argentum AI. “In the short term, we see immense potential for leveraging underused computing capacity. AAI also plans to collaborate with GPU manufacturers to create liquidity and monetization strategies for obsolete assets, thus mitigating overall computing costs.”
Translation: “Our vision is to create a fully decentralized, truly independent marketplace for flexible and dynamic computing needs. Organizations globally are rapidly integrating AI into their workflows, but many lack flexible computing partners,” stated Andrew Sobko, CEO of Argentum AI.

Sobko highlighted that Argentum AI’s aspirations transcend beyond infrastructure, aiming to empower a new generation of “GPU entrepreneurs” capable of acquiring and managing hardware clusters of various sizes. By establishing a global, liquid market for computing power, Argentum AI strives to lower barriers for emerging businesses and democratize access to resources.

“We envision a future where anyone can purchase and manage GPUs aimed at alleviating the compute deficit,” Sobko further commented. “Similar to platforms like Airbnb, Uber, or Etsy, Argentum AI aims to foster a vibrant market for compute that will support entrepreneurs everywhere.”
Translation: “We envision a future where anyone can purchase and manage GPUs aimed at alleviating the compute deficit,” Sobko further commented.

Looking into the future, Argentum AI plans to broaden its marketplace to include cross-border transactions to meet the increasing demand for AI sovereignty. Utilizing zero-knowledge frameworks and a universal compute token, AAI’s platform will simplify contracting processes and boost the development of AI factories in emerging markets.

About Argentum AI

Argentum AI (AAI) stands as a decentralized platform that provides secure, flexible, and cost-effective access to high-performance computing. AAI connects businesses, researchers, and individual providers through real-time bidding, verifiable execution, and transparent on-chain settlements, unlocking underutilized global capacities and ensuring a fair, efficient computing experience.