MrBeast’s Beast Industries agrees to acquire Gen Z banking app Step Mobile

by | Feb 10, 2026 | Latest E-commerce News & Updates

Beast Industries, the entertainment conglomerate founded by Jimmy “MrBeast” Donaldson, agreed to acquire Step Mobile, a teen-focused banking app backed by General Catalyst. The acquisition is expanding the YouTube star’s reach into financial services following previous ventures in food and media. The company is aiming to leverage Donaldson’s massive audience to promote financial products while Step Mobile continues operating as a standalone business.

Paul Drecksler is the founder and editor of Shopifreaks, covering the most important stories in e-commerce.

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