General Atlantic sells ByteDance stake at $550 billion valuation

by | Feb 26, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

General Atlantic is selling an equity stake in ByteDance which is valuing the Chinese social media giant at $550 billion. The transaction marked a 66% increase in value since the company completed a share buyback last year. The TikTok parent surpassed Meta in quarterly revenue during 2025 as it is capitalizing on the recent resolution of its U.S. ownership status.

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Companies: TikTok

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