Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle Corporation, has an estimated net worth of approximately $200 billion, currently placing him among the third richest person in the world, according to Forbes.
MrBeast, one of most successful Internet creators, may join a bid by real estate mogul and Project Liberty founder Frank McCourt to buy TikTok's U.S. arm, McCourt told Axios' Sara Fischer in Davos Wednesday.
Other potential buyers include the philanthropist Frank Mccourt ’s Project Liberty, which is raising capital to make a bid for TikTok in order to “rearchitect the platform” and protect user data. McCourt is a billionaire who previously owned the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. The project is supported by the social psychologist Jonathan Haidt.
Jimmy Donaldson - aka MrBeast - was jubilant as he told his tens of millions of TikTok followers about his bid to buy the platform. "I might become you guys' new CEO! I'm super excited!" Donaldson said from a private jet. He then proceeded to promise $10,000 to five random new followers.
Several billionaires and media personalities such as MrBeast appear to be on the list of contenders to potentially acquire the popular social
The billionaire declined to share details on his sources of financing, but said private equity firms and family offices have reached out.
Billionaire Frank McCourt, Shark Tank investor Kevin O'Leary, tech entrepreneur Jesse Tinsley and MrBeast have all expressed interest in TikTok
The President said he would be open to the US billionaires purchasing social video app TikTok as part of a joint venture with the US government.
He also said he would be open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying the app ... from Kevin O'Leary of "Shark Tank" to former Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, have said for months that they are prepared ...
President Donald Trump said he would be open to Elon Musk or Larry Ellison buying TikTok ... with former Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt, would be interested in purchasing the app.
As TikTok faces a potential ban, various bidders, including Elon Musk and Larry Ellison, are seen as suitors to buy the platform. Netflix is a possible option among streaming giants, though the company has not historically pursued major acquisitions.
DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -U.S. businessman Frank McCourt is open to teaming up ... and that he was open to billionaires Elon Musk or Larry Ellison, chairman of Oracle, buying the social ...