Astrid Intelligence(ASTR ), (formerly Cel AI), began trading today on the Access segment of the Aquis Growth Market, following a name change that reflects a sharp strategic pivot. Once focused on biosynthetic cannabinoids, the company has re-emerged as a player in decentralised artificial intelligence, developing autonomous agents for personalised wellness and operating a subnet on the Bittensor network.
This repositioning is ambitious, aligning the company with two of the most volatile and fast-moving sectors in global markets: AI and crypto. Astrid’s decision to hold digital assets in treasury marks it out as a high-conviction adopter of Web3 principles, though it introduces significant volatility and regulatory risk—both acknowledged in the firm’s detailed risk disclosures.
Chairing the company is Olivia Edwards, a young but experienced executive with a strong track record in emerging technologies. Backed by a recent £10 million raise and a shareholder base that includes OAK Securities and Peel Hunt, Astrid enters the market with momentum, if not immunity from risk.