Seed Round Open · Rolling Closings Through Q4 2026
Local AI that acts inside real software.
The local runtime layer for agentic software.
Run AI agents inside games, simulations, enterprise tools, robotics systems and mission-critical environments without cloud latency, recurring API costs or loss of control.
Cloud AI can answer. Pontex lets agents act locally.
- $3MRound Target
- SAFEPost-Money
- $50MValuation Cap
- Feb 2026Live Production
- 3Core Patent Families
- 6LLM Families
- 4Backends
- 2Environments
02 | Problem + Why Now
Local models can think. Real software still needs a way to let them act.
Developers are forced to stitch together inference, memory, speech, retrieval, scheduling and tool execution just to connect AI safely to live software.
Smaller Models
Capable AI is moving onto the device.
Stronger Hardware
GPUs, CPUs and NPUs can run increasingly powerful AI locally.
Demand for Control
Lower latency, privacy, offline operation and reduced cloud dependency.
Running a model locally is not enough. Software still needs an execution layer.
The model layer is becoming local.
The software layer is becoming agentic.
Pontex sits at the intersection.
Pontex is built for that shift.
03 | Solution
Pontex embeds AI agents where decisions and actions happen.
- LOCAL
- REAL-TIME
- OFFLINE-CAPABLE
- HARDWARE-AGNOSTIC
- HOST-CONTROLLED
Cloud AI can answer. Pontex lets agents act locally.
04 | Traction
Not a prototype. Not a pitch.
Pontex is live in production.
PRODUCTION DEPLOYMENT
First production deployment inside the founding team’s TCG World Unity HDRP environment.
Full local agent loop
Voice → Reasoning → Memory → Tool Call → Environment Action → Response
LIVE DEMO AVAILABLE
Request Demo- Feb 2026Live ProductionTCG World deployment
- ~0.3 secVoice Latencymeasured local loop
- ~4 secTool/Actionfull action cycle
- 6LLM Familiesvalidated locally
- 4BackendsCUDA · DirectML · Vulkan · CPU
- 2EnvironmentsUnity + desktop agent
Voice → Reasoning → Memory → Tool Call → Environment Action → Response
Local execution. No cloud inference required. CUDA · DirectML · Vulkan · CPU · Foundry Local compatible
05 | Moat + IP
Models will change. The architecture is the asset.
Core Runtime IP
3 Core Patent Families
Native Inference + Memory Bridge
Local inference and zero-copy/native memory handoff
Real-Time Execution
Scheduling, hardware routing and deterministic replay
Safe Agent Control
Speech, RAG, structured output and controlled tool execution
Defensible infrastructure, not a commodity wrapper.
Structural Moat
Production hardening, cross-stack portability and host-native control create a defensible execution layer.
Defensible by Design
- ProductionPROVEN
- Model + HWAGNOSTIC
- Host-NativeCONTROL
Partners integrate once, preserve model and hardware choice, and avoid rebuilding the execution layer internally.
Compounding Advantage
Built to remain the execution layer as models, hardware and host environments evolve.
06 | Category Position
Model serving is not agent execution.
Model-Agnostic
Choose the right model for the deployment.
Hardware-Agnostic
Run across available local compute.
Host-Native
AI operates inside the actual software environment.
Pontex is the host-execution layer for local AI.
07 | Business Model
Pilot → License → Integrate → Deploy
- 1 · PILOT
Focused integration in the customer’s environment
- 2 · LICENSE
Commercial runtime / SDK license
- 3 · INTEGRATE
Embedded runtime layer across products
- 4 · DEPLOY
Strategic infrastructure deployment
Revenue Model
Product Licensing
SDK · per-product · per-title
Enterprise Deployment
licensing · support · implementation
Strategic Integration
platform · field-of-use · long-term agreements
Pontex can be licensed as a product, integrated as a platform layer, or deployed as strategic infrastructure.
08 | Market Opportunity
A massive market is moving toward local, agentic software.
- $47BGlobal Edge AI2026
- $446BEdge AI Projected2034
- Up to 40%Enterprise Appswith task-specific AI agents by 2026
Pontex targets the execution layer inside that shift.
Gaming + Simulation
Games · Engines · Digital worlds
Enterprise Software
Private agents · Workflows · Applications
Defense + Secure Systems
Simulation · Air-gapped systems · Mission environments
Industrial + Robotics
Automation · Digital twins · Physical AI
Hardware + OEM
PCs · Edge devices · Embedded platforms
Sovereign AI
Private · Local · Controlled deployments
One runtime architecture. Multiple high-value licensing markets.
Sources: Fortune Business Insights, Edge AI Market forecast; Gartner, task-specific AI agents in enterprise applications.
09 | Team
We built the technology before we raised the capital.
David Evans
Co-Founder & CEO
Leads strategy, partnerships and commercialization from the production environment where Pontex was first proven.
LinkedIn, David Evans
Justin Del Giudice
Co-Founder & COO/CFO
Leads finance, operations, corporate execution and fundraising for Pontex.
LinkedIn, Justin Del Giudice
Richard Santos
Co-Founder & Technical Inventor
Architected and shipped the Pontex runtime and leads next-generation runtime research. Inventor across the core runtime IP.
Founder-built. Product-first. Already executing.
Capital accelerates Pontex. It does not create it.
10 | The Round
$3M Seed · Post-Money SAFE · $50M Valuation Cap
Scale a proven runtime into a category-defining AI infrastructure platform.
- $3,000,000Round Target
- SAFEInstrumentpost-money
- $50,000,000Valuation Cap
- Q4 2026Rolling Closings
Issuer: Pontex, Inc., a Delaware corporation.
Rule 506(c) offering. Investment is limited to verified accredited investors.
Use of Funds
Scale the Platform
- Commercial SDK/runtime
- Developer tooling
- Multi-platform integration
- Enterprise/security deployment
Drive Deployment
- Design-partner integrations
- Production licenses
- Repeatable licensing motion
- Strategic platform relationships
Extend the Moat
- Core patent prosecution
- Runtime Architecture IP
- Production Hardening at Scale
- Next-generation local AI architecture
18–24 Month Outcomes
- Commercial SDKdeployed externally
- Sales Motionproduction licensing
- Multi-Platformruntime deployments
- IP Portfolioexpanded protection
- Enterprise ReadinessSecurity + deployment hardening
We proved we can build it. Now we are raising to scale it.
The companies that control local agent execution will control a critical layer of the next AI stack. Pontex is built for that layer.
11 | Contact
Indicate your interest.
Tell us whether you are exploring an investment, would like a private demo, or want to discuss a strategic partnership. The Pontex team will follow up directly.
Investment Materials
Investor DeckPDF · 10 pagesContact Directly
Frequently asked questions
Pontex is the local runtime layer for agentic software. It lets AI agents operate directly inside games, simulations, enterprise tools, robotics systems and mission-critical environments without cloud latency, recurring API costs or loss of control.
Pontex is raising a $3M seed round through a post-money SAFE with a $50M valuation cap. The offering is being conducted under Rule 506(c) and investment is limited to verified accredited investors.
There is no fixed minimum stated for this round. Please indicate your estimated range in the form and our team will follow up directly.
Pontex is currently pre-revenue. Its first production deployment has been live inside TCG World’s Unity HDRP environment since February 2026.
Capital will be used to scale the commercial SDK/runtime, expand developer tooling and multi-platform integration, drive production licensing and strategic deployments, harden enterprise/security deployment, and continue core patent prosecution and runtime architecture development.
Yes. A private live walkthrough of Pontex in action is available for prospective investors and strategic partners. Submit the form or contact partnerships@pontex.ai to request access.
Because this is a Rule 506(c) offering, accredited investor status must be independently verified before an investment is accepted. Pontex uses a third-party verification process so sensitive financial verification documents do not need to be submitted directly to Pontex.
Pontex was founded by David Evans, Co-Founder & CEO; Justin Del Giudice, Co-Founder & COO/CFO; and Richard Santos, Co-Founder & Technical Inventor.
Potential international investors may be eligible subject to applicable securities laws, jurisdictional requirements and investor verification. Please contact the Pontex team before investing.