Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group PLC, a company listed on the AIM in London and active in artificial intelligence, data, and marketing services, has announced a significant financial operation: a fundraising of 1 million dollars (approximately 750,000 pounds) aimed at supporting the expansion of its Pr1bit offering for large-scale commercial transactions in bitcoin, thanks to the recent launch of its own Lightning Network Routing Node.
The importance of the Lightning Network for SMEs
The Lightning Network represents one of the most significant innovations in the digital payments landscape, allowing for almost instantaneous bitcoin transactions with minimal costs.
Thanks to this technology, the clients of Pri0r1ty can send and receive private payments in bitcoin for goods and services, both to Pri0r1ty itself and to other SMEs, at significantly lower costs compared to the main bitcoin network or traditional online payment methods.
The integration of the Lightning Network allows small and medium-sized enterprises to access a modern, fast, and secure payment system, reducing entry barriers and costs associated with transactions. Pri0r1ty, through its infrastructure, earns a routing fee for each transaction processed in satoshi (SATS), the smallest unit of bitcoin.
Liquidity Expansion: A Strategic Step
Initially, Pri0r1ty had allocated 100 million SATS of liquidity for the first channels of the Lightning Network, using its own bitcoin reserves. However, the growing demand from investors has driven the company to significantly increase this figure: at least an additional 400 million SATS will indeed be allocated for the opening of new channels and the expansion of the network.
This strategy aims to achieve at least 500 million SATS of liquidity, thus accelerating product growth and responding to the needs of a rapidly evolving market. Pri0r1ty plans to purchase additional bitcoin, if necessary, to support this phase of expansion, always in compliance with its Bitcoin Treasury Management Policy.
Details of the financial operation
The collection of 1 million dollars occurred through a placement of 18,750,000 new ordinary shares of 0.3 pence each, at a price of 4 pence per share. This price represents a discount of 7% compared to the closing price of 4.3 pence recorded on July 28, 2025. Two institutional investors participated in the operation, with OAK Digital Capital (a division of OAK Securities specializing in digital assets) as the main underwriter and sole broker.
The admission of the new shares to trading on the AIM of the London Stock Exchange is scheduled for 8:00 AM on August 5, 2025. After this operation, the total share capital of Pri0r1ty will amount to 179,190,320 ordinary shares with voting rights.
The statements of the CEO James Sheehan
James Sheehan, CEO of Pri0r1ty, emphasized how the announcement of the Pr1bit solution has generated strong interest among SMEs eager to integrate bitcoin payments into their activities. Pri0r1ty’s product stands out for the completeness of the tools offered, which include onboarding, treasury management, and compliance tools.
With the launch of the Lightning Network Routing Node, Pri0r1ty has added speed and efficiency to bitcoin payments, making the solution even more competitive. The interest of investors in supporting this initiative close to market values has represented an opportunity to further accelerate the expansion of the platform.
Sheehan also highlighted how the new offering has brought benefits not only to the product related to cryptocurrencies, but also to the main suite of artificial intelligence and data analysis tools of Pri0r1ty, designed to foster the growth of SMEs. According to the CEO, the company is in a unique position to capitalize on both the commercial adoption of cryptocurrencies and the evolution of the AI sector.
Perspectives of Pri0r1ty
Pri0r1ty presents itself today as a key player in the integration between digital payments and advanced technologies. The expansion of the Lightning Network and the increase in dedicated liquidity represent a decisive step to promote the adoption of bitcoin in commercial transactions, offering businesses and customers faster, cheaper, and more secure solutions.
Pri0r1ty Intelligence Group thus confirms its vocation for innovation, focusing on bitcoin and artificial intelligence to lead the digital transformation of SMEs and consolidate its position in the global market of fintech services.
