Datavault AI and Nelson Mandela Family Members, Re Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., Announce Formation of Mandela Digital Ventures to Develop Digital Asset Products Aligned with the Legacy of Nelson Mandela
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA / ACCESS Newswire / February 19, 2026 / Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT) ("Datavault AI" or the "Company"), a leader in data monetization, credentialing, digital engagement and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization technologies, and Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C., a Wyoming based organization dedicated to perpetuating Nelson Mandela's vision of equality and human dignity, today announced a strategic joint venture, Mandela Digital Ventures to develop and launch a new suite of digital asset products.
The collaboration will create blockchain-based financial tools and assets, designed to drive financial inclusion for underserved populations worldwide. These products will directly reflect the enduring values of Nelson Mandela: freedom, justice, reconciliation, education, and economic opportunity for all. A portion of the proceeds from the initiative will support charitable causes inspired by Nelson Mandela's values.
"Nelson Mandela taught the world that true freedom includes economic dignity and the chance for every person to rise," said Nathaniel T. Bradley, CEO of Datavault AI Inc. "By combining our patented Web3 data platforms, supercomputing infrastructure, and AI-driven tokenization capabilities with Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C's stewardship of Madiba's legacy, we are building practical, accessible digital tools that turn his vision into action-empowering individuals and communities through secure, transparent financial innovation."
Her Royal Highness Zaziwe Dlamini Manaway, Director of Mandela Dlamini & Manaway L.L.C, added: "Mandela Digital Ventures embodies the spirit of Ubuntu-'I am because we are.' In the digital age, financial inclusion is a continuation of the long walk to freedom. Together with Datavault AI, we will create products that honor Madiba's lifelong commitment to lifting people out of poverty and giving every voice an equal chance to be heard."
Her Royal Highness Zenani-Mandela Dlamini, added, "My father, Nelson Mandela, believed true freedom includes economic dignity for all. Through Mandela Digital Ventures, we extend his vision into the digital fintech age - creating secure and transparent financial tools combining AI, blockchain infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization frameworks to protect and empower the underserved globally. This joint venture is an act of financial inclusion, ensuring no one is left behind. I am proud to support this collaboration with Datavault AI honoring Madiba's legacy."
The joint venture will be governed by a joint steering committee with equal representation from both organizations and will launch products and tools in the second quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
About Datavault AI Inc.
Datavault AI TM (Nasdaq:DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The Company's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange®
