NextGen Digital Platforms (“NextGen” or the “Company”), a fintech and digital asset platform connecting traditional capital markets with Web3, has welcomed Mark Creaser as a new advisor. Creaser, the CEO of DSV Fund and a recognized leader in the Bittensor ecosystem, is expected to play a key role in strengthening the Company’s strategy and growth in decentralized AI.
Matthew Priebe, CEO of NextGen, expressed his enthusiasm about the appointment, noting that Creaser brings deep expertise and strong connections within the fast-growing decentralized AI sector. Priebe highlighted that Creaser’s leadership at DSV Fund has made him a cornerstone of the Bittensor ecosystem, and his guidance will be invaluable as NextGen scales its validator operations, subnet investments, and TAO-related strategies. According to Priebe, Creaser’s addition will help solidify NextGen’s vision of becoming a leading public vehicle for exposure to Web3 infrastructure and decentralized AI.
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Creaser has built a strong reputation in the digital asset space, particularly through his work at DSV Fund, a regulated hedge fund specializing in Bittensor. Under his leadership, DSV has pursued a focused OTC strategy, securing high-value subnet positions and forming partnerships with founders responsible for a substantial share of network emissions. Known for simplifying complex deals, balancing risk and upside, and identifying high-potential teams early, Creaser has earned credibility with both investors and subnet founders. His ability to gain direct, negotiated access to Bittensor’s most valuable subnets positions often unavailable on the open market—has set him apart as a leader in the field.
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Beyond his current role, Creaser’s career spans leadership positions across multiple industries, including serving as Managing Director of a national marketing and franchising business and founding a growth agency. He earned his BA in Economics and Government from the University of Manchester..
In connection with his appointment, NextGen has granted Creaser 200,000 incentive stock options, exercisable at $0.50 per share for a period of five years, subject to the Company’s stock option plan and Canadian Securities Exchange policies. The options will vest in equal quarterly installments over 12 months, beginning four months from the grant date, provided he continues in his advisory role.
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NextGen Digital Platforms, a publicly traded company, gives investors the opportunity to tap into a diverse portfolio of Web3 technologies, blockchain infrastructure, and digital assets.. The Company is committed to building innovative financial structures that reflect the future of decentralized finance, with a focus on transparency, regulatory compliance, and shareholder value creation. In addition to its digital asset operations, NextGen also operates PCSections.com, an e-commerce platform, and Cloud AI hosting, a hardware-as-a-service business supporting the artificial intelligence sector.
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