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Portfolio Company Update re: Getvisibility

RNS Number : 1870X | Sure Ventures PLC | 22 July 2024

Sure Ventures PLC-Portfolio Company Update

Getvisibility: Generative AI launch and integration with Open AI

Getvisibility is an AI data visibility and security company and is part of the Sure Valley Ventures portfolio (Sure Valley Ventures Fund 1 ICAV) and as a reminder to investors, Sure Ventures PLC owns 25.9% of the fund, as part of its portfolio.

As previously announced, Getvisibility has developed an AI-powered platform for data discovery, classification, security and governance. The technology is underpinned by Artificial Intelligence models (AI) and the strength of the technology forged a partnership with Forcepoint back in 2022, to launch a joint product powered by the Getvisibility platform.

Forcepoint is a global leading American multinational software company, headquartered in Austin Texas, that develops security software & data protection, cloud access securityfirewall and cross-domain solutions. Forcepoint has revenues in excess of US $680m , has 2,000 plus employees and is owned by Francisco Partners (US $41.9bn AUM).

On the 18th of July 2024 Forcepoint announced a new GenAI Security Solution and a collaboration with OpenAI, using Getvisibility’s cutting-edge AI technology. The new launch is set to transform the data security landscape by providing end-to-end visibility into how and where sensitive data is being used. The technology will integrate with some of the top Large Language Model (LLM) providers and puts Getvisibility and its partners in a unique position in the market to help organisations gain control of their GenAI security.

AI’s widespread use and data demands, coupled with cyber threats like ransomware, make privacy and regulatory compliance increasingly complex. This newly launched solution empowers businesses and government agencies to securely leverage GenAI innovations, accelerating their AI transformation while maintaining stringent data security and compliance standards.

 

Forcepoint has also been announced as one of the first security vendors to integrate with OpenAI’s ChatGPT Enterprise Compliance API. Available today, Forcepoint DSPM, which is powered by Getvisibility, uses this API to give businesses unparalleled visibility into how ChatGPT Enterprise is being used throughout their organisation.  This compliance integration with OpenAI is a significant achievement, as it demonstrates Forcepoint and Getvisibility’s capabilities in the AI security space.

Getvisibility has experienced significant traction in the last six months, reaching the milestone of 250 customers across 39 countries with multi-million ARR. They recently launched their GenAI readiness suite which allows organisations to test and contextualise and protect their data before they share it with large language models. Working with some of the top LLM provides to integrate into their platforms puts Getvisibility in a unique position in the market to help organisations gain control of their GenAI security. Sure Valley Ventures initially invested in Getvisibility in March 2020.

 

Gareth Burchell-Director quote:

“This is significant news, and I would like to congratulate the Getvisibility team for the progress made in the fast growing and exciting space of AI cyber security. Partnering with Forcepoint, which is a multibillion-dollar company and now the integration with OpenAI, who are an US $80bn company, is testament to the sophistication of the technology they have developed”.

For further information, please visit www.sureventuresplc.com or contact:

Gareth Burchell

Sure Ventures plc

+44 (0) 20 7186 9918

Infinite Reality agrees to acquire Landvault, Sure Valley Ventures Fund 1 (ICAV) Company for $450,000,000

RNS Number : 7663V |Sure Ventures PLC | 10 July 2024

Sure Ventures PLC is pleased to announce that Infinite Reality (“iR”) has agreed to acquire Landvault for US$450 million in an all-share transaction.  Landvault is a portfolio company of the Sure Valley Ventures Fund (“SVV1”).

SVV1 has a 7% shareholding in Landvault and Sure Ventures PLC owns 25.9% of Sure Valley Ventures (“SVV1”). The purchase consideration for Landvault would comprise new shares in iR and it is expected that this company will be seeking a listing on Nasdaq in Q3 2024 through a combination with its SPAC partner, Newbury Street Acquisition Corp.

Based on the figures set out above, this disposal has the potential to generate proceeds for Sure Ventures PLC of circa $ 8.3 million depending on the value of iR shares, a circa 470% uplift on SVV1’s  carrying value of Landvault as at end of March 2024.

Furthermore, iR has also today announced a US$350 million minority investment from a private multi-family office focused on global technology, media, and real estate, increasing iR’s valuation to $5.1 billion. Further details will become available once iR publishes details of its proposed listing on Nasdaq, although there can be no guarantee that a listing of iR will ultimately take place.

iR is an innovation company powering the next generation of digital media and ecommerce through AI and immersive technologies. iR’s virtual worlds enable brands and creators to fully control how they distribute content, engage audiences, and monetize their creations while maintaining ownership of their data. With deep expertise in Hollywood production and extended reality (“XR”), iR is redefining the infinite possibilities of connected digital environments in the modern age. iR’s portfolio of brands includes the Drone Racing League, XR production facility Thunder Studios, creator talent management firm TalentX, and digital marketing agency Fearless Media.

The company is backed by a number of investors including RSE Ventures, Liberty Media, Lux Capital, Lerer Hippeau, MGM, CAA, T-Mobile Ventures, Courtside VC, Exor, Terracap, IAC, Live Nation, DJ and producer Steve Aoki, rock band Imagine Dragons, NBA player Rudy Gobert, Interscope Records, and more. For more information, go to theinfinitereality.com.

This represents a significant uplift in value within SVV1 fund and will have a significant impact on our NAV for this quarter, which will be announced towards the end of July. The SVV1 portfolio has maturing companies that are now at the stage of looking for realisation and this highlights the talent of the team, the value being created and the potential uplift available to shareholders.

Gareth Burchell-Sure Ventures PLC

“This is a major development for the Landvault leadership team, the Sure Valley Ventures Investment team and Sure Ventures PLC shareholders and board. This type of news illustrates the significant value creation at play from one portfolio company, the Sure Valley team have created a diverse portfolio, with numerous other potential exits of this magnitude”.

For further information, please visit www.sureventuresplc.com or contact:

Gareth Burchell

Sure Ventures plc

+44 (0) 20 7186 9918