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From Twitter to X: The Billion-Dollar Comeback Story
After a year of chaos that had critics writing obituaries for the $44 billion social media platform, Musk's alphabet-inspired rebrand is suddenly looking less like a costly mistake and more like a masterclass in playing the long game.
In a surprising development that has Wall Street buzzing, X (formerly Twitter) is reportedly seeking new investment at a $44 billion valuation – the exact same price tag Elon Musk paid when acquiring the platform in 2022. This potential funding round marks the first major investment opportunity since Musk's controversial takeover.
The platform's journey has been anything but smooth. After Musk bought X, advertisers fled. Users left in droves. Everyone questioned the rebrand. But things might be turning around. Morgan Stanley just closed a $3 billion X debt sale at face value. That signals investors believe in the platform again.
Musk's broader business empire appears to be thriving in the current climate. Tesla shares have surged over 40% since Trump's election, while SpaceX has claimed the title of world's largest tech startup with a $350 billion valuation. His AI venture, xAI, is simultaneously pursuing its own funding round at a potential $75 billion valuation.
The timing of this investment round coincides with a notable shift in market perception. Just months ago, Fidelity Investments had marked down its Twitter stake by roughly 70%. Now, investors seem increasingly willing to bet on X's future, particularly given Musk's heightened political profile and its potential implications for his business interests.
This potential investment round remains in flux, with sources indicating that terms could change or talks could be abandoned entirely. However, the mere fact that investors are considering matching the original purchase price represents a remarkable shift in sentiment about X's prospects and Musk's vision for the platform.
Why this matters:
Investors might pay what Musk originally spent, suggesting his controversial platform changes could work financially despite alienating users and advertisers early on
This challenges the idea that Musk overpaid for Twitter—markets might be rethinking how much social media platforms are worth in today's political climate
The alignment of X's valuation talks with Musk's other business successes points to a broader pattern: controversial leadership doesn't necessarily preclude financial success in today's market
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