ByteDance's Valuation Rises to $480 Billion Following Share Auction, According to Report
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Nov 20 2025
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Source: SeekingAlpha
Chinese Investment in ByteDance: A Chinese investment firm has acquired a block of ByteDance shares at a valuation of $480 billion, indicating strong investor interest in the parent company of TikTok.
Bidding Process: The venture firm Capital Today successfully outbid several parties to purchase equity from Bank of China Group Investment Ltd., an early investor in ByteDance.
Stock Pricing: The block of stock was priced at approximately $200 million, with a reported valuation of $360 billion for ByteDance.
Related Developments: Additional news includes iHeartMedia's new partnership with TikTok and Denmark's plans to ban social media for children under 15 to protect them from online harm.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
