DeepMarkit Sets Strategic Direction with Entry into Prediction Markets

Executive Summary

• DeepMarkit Corp. completed its acquisition of Prospect Prediction Markets Inc. on November 18, 2025, adding a blockchain‑powered, free‑to‑play sports prediction platform to its portfolio.
• The company is shifting strategic focus toward prediction markets, leveraging its blockchain and tokenization expertise to develop scalable, user‑engaged products.
• New senior appointments were made to support the initiative: Trevor Broad as Chief Technology Officer & Director, and Sacha Beharie as Head of Capital Markets; additionally, 1,260,000 incentive stock options were granted to officers, consultants and employees.

Key Details

• Acquisition Close: Prospect Prediction Markets Inc. (“Prospect”) was acquired on November 18, 2025; the transaction provides DeepMarkit immediate entry into the sports prediction market segment.
• Strategic Rationale:
• Leverage existing blockchain and tokenization capabilities.
• Build a repeatable technology platform for multiple event categories (sports, politics, economics, corporate events).
• Create data products and engagement tools tied to real‑time market expectations.
• Near‑Term Business Priorities:
• Integrate Prospect’s technology into DeepMarkit’s unified platform.
• Expand free‑to‑play, fan‑engagement offerings while evaluating regulated revenue models.
• Pursue partnerships across sports, media, and data providers; explore co‑marketing and white‑label opportunities.
• Leadership Appointments:
• Trevor Broad – appointed Chief Technology Officer & Director; responsible for platform architecture, scalability, integration of new product features, and compliance‑supporting systems.
• Sacha Beharie – appointed Head of Capital Markets; will guide go‑to‑market strategy, partnership development, and provide capital markets insight as the business scales.
• Stock Option Grants:
• 1,260,000 incentive stock options granted under the Company’s plan.
• Exercise price: $0.41 per common share.
• Terms: 1,200,000 options for three years; 60,000 options for five years.
• Market Context: Prediction markets have seen cumulative trading volumes exceed $3 billion (e.g., Kalshi, Polymarket, Opinion), indicating growing liquidity and user adoption.

Notable Quotes

“Shareholders have asked us to prioritize businesses with clear user demand and scalable digital economics,” said Steve Vanry, CEO of DeepMarkit Corp. “Prediction markets check those boxes. With Prospect's technology in‑house, we can pursue this opportunity prudently…”

All forward‑looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties detailed in the release.