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Elon Musk’s X in talks to raise capital at $44 billion valuation

Elon Musk’s X in talks to raise capital at $44 billion valuation

CryptopolitanCryptopolitan2025/02/20 03:33
By:By Brenda Kanana

Share link:In this post: X is in talks to raise funding at a $44 billion valuation. Musk’s other companies, including Tesla and SpaceX, have seen their valuations soar. Musk’s close ties to Trump and the return of advertisers to X have improved investor confidence.

Elon Musk’s social media platform X is reportedly eyeing a new funding round at the valuation of $44 billion. This figure matches the amount that Musk paid when he purchased the social media platform, previously referred to as Twitter, in 2022.

As Bloomberg reported , the funding discussions could potentially be a significant change for X and its early investors, like Andreessen, Sequoia Capital, and Qatar Investment Authority. Nevertheless, negotiations are still being held, and therefore, the agreement is not certain. It is normally agreed that the terms of the funding may be subject to change.

The capital raise comes amid speculation of an in-app payment service offering by X in the near future. The platform has purchased money transmitter licenses in 41 states of America and has created an individual account known as “X Money,” which it plans to go live in 2025.

Impact of U.S. political developments

X’s attempt at reinvention arises as the visionary’s financial condition changes drastically. After the 2024 U.S. presidential election in which Donald Trump secured another term, Musk’s net worth rose to twenty billion U.S. dollars. This was largely due to his major positions in various firms he controlled, such as Tesla and xAI.

Tesla’s stock price was around $488 in December 2024, while xAI had a market capitalization of $50 billion in the month of November 2024. These actions boosted Musk to the position of the richest person globally, with an estimated wealth of more than $398 billion, according to Forbes.

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Musk’s influence in Washington has also grown as he was appointed to head the new Department of Government Efficiency. This position also gives him control over the funding for different agencies and their contracts, which would also be beneficial to his businesses.

Currently, SpaceX alone has received at least $3.5 billion, while Tesla has achieved at least $11.9 billion in government contracts for the last ten years. With Musk now able to influence federal spending, investors are likely to warm to the prospects of further expansion and returns in his companies.

Since its acquisition by Musk, X has experienced many financial problems, such as a reduction in the ad revenue stream. However, its new business strategy, such as its capability to pay and potential monetization of the platform, indicates a shift towards new streams of income.

Musk’s increasing participation in political and economic topics has also placed X as a significant actor within digital media.

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