Ault & Company
- Founded
- 2015-01-01 in Orange County, California, USA
- Headquarters
- 11411 Southern Highlands Parkway, Suite #240, Las Vegas, NV 89141, USA
Ault & Company, Inc. is a private holding company founded in 2015 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with historical roots in Orange County, California. The firm specializes in acquiring undervalued assets and disruptive technologies with global impact, operating as an umbrella platform that provides capital, strategic guidance, and operational support to a network of portfolio companies. Its investment scope spans private equity, venture capital, and structured finance, targeting sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI), data centers, blockchain, fintech, digital assets, and industrial infrastructure. Notable holdings include Hyperscale Data, Inc. (a publicly traded data center and digital asset mining operator), Ault Capital Group (a hybrid private equity firm), and askROI (an AI-driven data management product). Ault & Company is led by founder and CEO Milton “Todd” Ault III, an activist investor and financier with over 27 years of experience in capital markets and corporate turnarounds. The firm differentiates itself by taking significant equity stakes in its portfolio companies, often providing multi‑million‑dollar commitments to accelerate growth—for example, investing over $55 million in Hyperscale Data with rights to invest up to an additional $96 million by 2026. Through its hands‑on approach, Ault & Company positions itself as a catalyst for value creation in high‑potential, often distressed or underappreciated businesses.
Detailed Review
Ault & Company operates as a concentrated, activist holding company rather than a diversified conglomerate. Its core strategy involves identifying “undervalued” assets—ranging from public companies to private platforms—and then using a combination of direct investment, management restructuring, and thematic consolidation (e.g., AI, crypto, blockchain) to unlock value. Unlike traditional private equity firms that rely on fund structures and limited partners, Ault & Company primarily invests its own balance sheet and that of its founder, often taking preferred equity positions or convertible notes in portfolio firms.
The company’s portfolio is organized through several key vehicles: - Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE American: GPUS): A data center and digital asset mining company that also houses Ault Capital Group. Hyperscale Data operates a colocation and hosting facility for AI workloads and mines digital assets through its subsidiary Sentinum. In 2025‑2026, Hyperscale Data is pursuing a divestiture of Ault Capital Group to focus purely on AI‑data center services. - Ault Capital Group (ACG): A hybrid private equity arm that acquires undervalued businesses across industries. ACG’s investments include an AI software platform, a social gaming platform, equipment rental services, defense/aerospace, automotive, and hotel operations. It also holds a licensed lending subsidiary (Ault Lending, LLC) providing private credit and structured finance. - askROI: An AI product developed in partnership with MeetKai, designed to improve business and individual data management. - Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALZN): A biopharmaceutical company focused on Alzheimer’s treatments, in which Ault & Company holds a significant stake and board representation (founder Todd Ault is a director).
The firm’s financial model is designed for high control and long‑term commitment. In a 2025 press release, Ault & Company demonstrated this by investing $55 million in Hyperscale Data and reserving the right to invest an additional $96 million—a clear signal of deep, active involvement. Ault & Company also provides debt and equity financing to portfolio companies, often through its captive lending arm. Key risks include its heavy exposure to volatile sectors (crypto mining, AI infrastructure) and its reliance on the personal capital and network of its founder. The firm is not widely covered by traditional analysts, and headcount information is not publicly disclosed, suggesting a lean, centralized management style. Nonetheless, its track record of executing complex transactions (e.g., the rebranding of Ault Alliance into Hyperscale Data) demonstrates a disciplined, if opaque, operational approach.
Key Products
Hyperscale Data, Inc. (NYSE: GPUS)
A public holding company owning a data center (Sentinum) for AI colocation and digital asset mining, plus a diversified investment portfolio (Ault Capital Group).
Ault Capital Group
A private equity/hybrid investment arm that acquires undervalued businesses across industries including AI software, social gaming, equipment rental, defense/aerospace, industrial, automotive, hotel, and private credit.
askROI
An AI-powered data management and query platform co-developed with MeetKai, aimed at businesses and individuals.
Ault Lending, LLC
A licensed lending subsidiary offering private credit, structured finance, and debt facilities to portfolio and third-party companies.
Alzamend Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALZN)
A biopharmaceutical company focused on Alzheimer’s disease, in which Ault & Company holds a strategic stake and board seat.
Key Persons
- Milton "Todd" Ault III
Founder, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer