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xTAO

Grand Cayman, CA · Founded 2025 · Cayman Islands corporation · 4 known investors

xtao.co

xTAO operates infrastructure on the Bittensor decentralized AI network, generating revenue through validator operations, staking rewards, and API licensing while holding TAO tokens as treasury assets. The company bridges Bittensor and traditional finance markets.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3Data & Infrastructure

Founders & leadership

KP
Kelly PladsonExecutive
KS
Karia SamarooExecutive
VT
Victor TeixeiraExecutive

Board

KMKen Miyachi
Ken MiyachiBoard director
MD
Mitchell DemeterBoard director

Investors · 4

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$7.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2025

$7.3MraisedDec 2025 · 1 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Kelly PladsonExecutive Officer
  • Ken MiyachiDirector
  • Mitchell DemeterDirector
  • Karia SamarooExecutive Officer, Director
  • Victor TeixeiraExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$7.3M
Amount sold
$7.3M
First sale
Nov 2025
Incorporated
Corporation, Cayman Islands, 2025
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

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Frequently asked questions

What does xTAO do?
xTAO operates infrastructure on the Bittensor decentralized AI network, generating revenue through validator operations, staking rewards, and API licensing while holding TAO tokens as treasury assets. The company bridges Bittensor and traditional finance markets.
Who are xTAO's investors?
xTAO's investors include Department of XYZ, Digital Currency Group, Generative Ventures, Venture Dept..
How much funding has xTAO raised?
xTAO has disclosed $7.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is xTAO headquartered?
xTAO is headquartered in Grand Cayman, CA.