archTIS Ltd (ASX:AR9, OTCQB:ARHLF) has successfully raised A$7.5 million before costs, issuing 50 million fully paid ordinary shares at A$0.15 per share.
The placement attracted strong support from new and existing institutional investors, key company executives, and sophisticated investors.
Funding to accelerate international strategy
The proceeds will support the company’s three-pronged international growth strategy, targeting:
- Expansion and support operations in the United States;
- Advancement of strategic partnerships; and
- Continued product development.
archTIS intends to provide shareholders with further updates as progress is made across these priorities.
US expansion and support – A$3 million
As previously announced, AR9 will allocate a significant portion of the capital raise to scaling its United States operations.
The investment will bolster internal delivery and client success teams, improve implementation and technical support, and enhance post-sales infrastructure. Key initiatives include automating customer onboarding and developing customer health metrics to improve engagement and retention.
“Importantly, this capital raise is aimed at driving sustained revenue growth by strengthening our go-to-market capabilities,” CEO Daniel Lai said. “It will allow us to expand our delivery capacity, enhance our onboarding and support infrastructure, and provide new distribution opportunities in international markets. By implementing scalable models with next-gen technology, we are positioning archTIS to capitalise on the growing demand for secure data-centric sharing platforms.
“We are deeply grateful to our investors for their continued support and confidence in archTIS as we pursue our vision to be a global leader in data-centric security.”
Strategic partnerships – A$1.5 million
A$1.5 million will be directed toward the expansion of strategic partnerships and alliances. Planned activities include the recruitment of dedicated personnel to manage partner relations, development of support systems for technology alliances, and co-marketing campaigns to strengthen partner engagement. These partnerships are expected to contribute significantly to long-term scalable growth.
Product development – A$3 million
The final A$3 million will support ongoing product development, with a focus on enhancing usability for enterprise clients and advancing capabilities in artificial intelligence, analytics, and automation. Funding will also cover security enhancements and regulatory certifications to maintain compliance in defence and other regulated industries.