Exascale Labs to List on Nasdaq via Merger as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges
New York, Monday, 12 January 2026.
Boasting a $300 million contract pipeline, Exascale Labs announces its Nasdaq listing plans via merger, capitalizing on the critical demand for high-performance AI computing infrastructure.
The Mechanics of the Merger
On January 12, 2026, Exascale Labs Inc. and D. Boral ARC Acquisition I Corp. (BCAR) entered into a definitive business combination agreement that sets the stage for Exascale’s public debut on the Nasdaq [1]. The transaction assigns Exascale a pre-transaction equity value of approximately $500 million, reflecting the premium investors are currently placing on scalable AI compute solutions [1]. This merger represents a significant evolution for the company, transitioning it from a private entity backed by venture capital firms such as HackVC, Portal Ventures, and the Stanford Blockchain Builders Fund to a publicly traded player in the high-stakes data center sector [1].
Capitalizing on Sector Expansion
The timing of this transaction aligns with a period of explosive growth within the artificial intelligence infrastructure sector. The global market, which was valued at approximately $135.81 billion in 2024, is projected to surge to roughly $394.46 billion by 2030 [1]. This trajectory suggests a potential growth rate of 190.45 percent over the six-year period. Hoansoo Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Exascale, framed the merger as a pivotal step toward democratization, stating that the milestone supports the company’s vision of making advanced AI computing power accessible on a global scale [1].
Strategic Alliances and Future Outlook
Beyond its core infrastructure offerings, Exascale is actively diversifying its technological capabilities through strategic partnerships. The company recently executed a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) valued at over $50 million with AI Nova [1]. Furthermore, Exascale has announced a partnership with Quantum eMotion to develop quantum-secured AI compute infrastructure, addressing emerging security concerns in the AI landscape [1]. This collaboration follows recent industry movements where Quantum eMotion joined the KIRQ quantum communication testbed in Quebec in December 2025, signaling a broader industry push toward quantum-resilient security [2].