MrBeast’s $20 Billion Bid to Acquire TikTok Sends Shockwaves Through Tech World


January 31, 2025 by our News Team

MrBeast and a consortium of companies and investors, including Jesse Tinsley, David Baszucki, and Nathan McCauley, have proposed a $20 billion acquisition of TikTok in the US, competing against other interested parties such as Project Liberty and potential buyers like Elon Musk and Microsoft.

  • MrBeast, a popular content creator on YouTube, is interested in acquiring TikTok.
  • He plans to invest over $20 billion and form a consortium of companies and investors to make the acquisition.
  • Their proposal offers numerous advantages for TikTok and surpasses those of other interested parties.


The future of TikTok in the United States is still uncertain, with President Donald Trump extending the ban for another 75 days. However, there seems to be a potential buyer interested in acquiring the popular video-sharing platform. And it’s none other than MrBeast, one of the biggest content creators on YouTube.

MrBeast, known for his extravagant stunts and philanthropic efforts, has expressed his intention to invest over $20 billion in purchasing TikTok. He plans to form a consortium of companies and investors to make this ambitious move. The idea behind this acquisition is to establish some of TikTok’s operations in the US, ensuring its continued existence.

Joining forces with MrBeast in this consortium are Jesse Tinsley, the founder of Employer.com, David Baszucki, the co-founder and CEO of Roblox, and Nathan McCauley, the CEO of Anchorage Digital. Together, they believe their proposal surpasses those of other interested parties and offers numerous advantages for TikTok.

Although they haven’t named any specific competitors, it’s possible that they are referring to Project Liberty, a consortium led by Frank McCourt and Kevin O’Leary, who also have their eyes on acquiring TikTok.

It’s worth mentioning that other potential buyers have emerged, including Elon Musk and even Microsoft. However, no official confirmation has been made by any party regarding their proposals.

Meanwhile, ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, remains tight-lipped about its final decision. Initially, the platform was hesitant to sell a portion of its US operations. However, it seems that stance has slightly shifted with the arrival of President Trump in the White House.

The battle for TikTok’s future continues, and it’s anyone’s guess who will emerge victorious. Will MrBeast and his consortium succeed in securing the platform, or will another contender swoop in at the last minute? Only time will tell.

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