According to a report by Bloomberg, Tether plans to raise between $15 billion and $20 billion from investors, aiming to increase its company valuation to approximately $500 billion. If successful, this would place Tether among the world’s most valuable private companies, alongside giants like OpenAI and SpaceX.
Tether’s Investment and Valuation Goals
Bloomberg’s sources reveal that Tether aims to sell about 3% of the company in this capital raising round. Individuals familiar with the discussions noted that this figure is the upper limit, and the final numbers may be lower. The process will involve issuing new shares directly rather than selling existing ones.
Bo Hines, CEO of Tether’s new U.S. division, recently stated in Seoul that they are not actively seeking investments. However, Bloomberg’s report suggests that the process is still ongoing.
The investment process is reportedly being led by Cantor Fitzgerald as the primary advisor. Last year, Cantor Fitzgerald acquired a 5% stake in Tether, investing approximately $600 million. Should the $500 billion valuation be achieved, the value of this stake would skyrocket to $25 billion.
Tether’s Market Power
Based in El Salvador, Tether dominates the stablecoin market, with a USDT supply of $172 billion. Its closest competitor, Circle Internet Group, which issues USDC, has a supply of $74 billion and reached a market cap of $30 billion following its public offering.
The company not only stands out due to its market share in the stablecoin sector but also due to its financial performance. In the second quarter of this year, Tether announced a net profit of $4.9 billion. This result positions the company as one of the top revenue-generating entities in the crypto world.
