ByteDance Valued at $550 Billion as General Atlantic Considers Stake Sale: Report

General Atlantic’s planned partial stake sale is reportedly placing ByteDance’s valuation near $550 billion, according to recent news reports. The process began recently, with the firm aiming to complete the transaction by March. The exact stake size and financial terms are yet to be disclosed. 

Valuation Moves Higher 

Reports suggest that the proposed pricing points to a sharp rise from earlier benchmarks. ByteDance was valued at more than $330 billion during a share buyback last year. A secondary trade in November placed the figure closer to $480 billion.  

The current discussions suggest another increase in how privately held shares are being priced. 

Investment Timeline 

General Atlantic first invested in ByteDance in 2017, when the company’s valuation stood at around $20 billion. The planned stake sale comes as some of its funds near the end of their lifecycle. Private equity funds usually operate within a 10-12 year window before returning capital to investors. 

Private Market Context 

ByteDance is not publicly listed, and its valuation is shaped by negotiated trades among existing shareholders. Internal estimates at General Atlantic are said to align with the $550 billion level now being discussed. Secondary transactions are often used as reference points for investor demand. 

ByteDance’s Position 

The company operates platforms including Toutiao and Douyin, the domestic version of TikTok in China. It has also expanded into consumer AI through its chatbot Doubao. ByteDance’s revenues have surpassed those of Meta, with profit for 2025 estimated at about $48 billion. 

Other Shareholders 

Its investor base includes KKR, Susquehanna International Group, and Primavera Capital Group. Venture firm HSG is separately raising a continuation fund to hold ByteDance shares from maturing investments at a valuation of $350-$370 billion. 

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Conclusion 

If completed, the sale would provide an updated benchmark for ByteDance’s value in secondary markets. Details of the transaction are yet to be confirmed. 

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