VivoPower exits Ripple stake to double down on AI data centers
VivoPower International PLC has moved to sell its stake in Ripple Labs as it pivots away from direct crypto exposure and refocuses on building AI-ready data center infrastructure.
In a disclosure tied to South Korea’s KOSDAQ market, the Nasdaq- and Frankfurt-listed energy and infrastructure firm said it will transfer part of its Ripple holdings to KWeather Co. in a market-value transaction that will leave VivoPower with a 20% equity interest in KWeather. The remainder of VivoPower’s Ripple shares will be transferred to South Korea’s Lean Ventures under a partnership agreement announced in December 2025. All transfers are being executed at market value and remain subject to Ripple Labs’ internal approval process.
VivoPower emphasized that it has not booked any aggregate unrealized losses on its digital-asset positions tied to Ripple. The company said the moves mark an exit from direct digital-asset ownership—its balance sheet will remain free of direct crypto holdings once the transactions close.
Strategic shift to AI data centers
The divestment is part of a broader strategic reorientation toward data center infrastructure tailored to AI computing demand across the U.K., Australia, North America, Europe, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. VivoPower — which holds B Corp certification and follows a “power to X” strategy focused on low-cost, sustainable power and data center buildouts — said the sale aligns with its intention to concentrate resources on AI-focused operations.
Ripple exposure remains in Vivo Federation
VivoPower said exposure to Ripple and related blockchain use cases will continue within Vivo Federation, one of three business segments currently being evaluated for sale. The other units under review are Tembo, which supplies electric solutions for fleets and energy infrastructure, and Caret Digital, which handles digital-asset mining and renewable energy.
Context for crypto readers: Ripple Labs is the blockchain company behind the XRP token and enterprise payments-focused blockchain solutions. VivoPower’s moves shift direct XRP/Ripple ownership off its balance sheet while keeping related activities and investments housed in its corporate ecosystem for potential future disposition.
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