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Thumzup Media Corporation will allocate the $50 million raised from its IPO to cryptocurrency mining and altcoins investments. The company generates revenue by sharing branded content with its social media users.
The board has approved up to $250 million in crypto purchases. The portfolio includes altcoins like Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, Ripple, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. Thumzup is actively collaborating with technology providers in the sector to accelerate its mining operations.
The company plans to use net proceeds to explore crypto accumulation and mining equipment acquisitions, as well as for working capital and general corporate purposes. With a current ratio of 3.36, Thumzup maintains strong liquidity but continues to report a negative EBITDA of $5.36 million over the last twelve months. The completion of the IPO will enable Thumzup to implement its digital asset strategies.
IPO and the Role of the Trump Family
Thumzup sold its shares at $10, generating gross proceeds from investors. SEC filings reveal that Donald Trump Jr. held approximately 350,000 TZUP shares before the IPO. In July, 3,250,000 TZUP shares were sold along with 11 other sellers, with Trump Jr. as the largest individual seller. Net proceeds from the IPO are expected to reach $46.5 million.
Other sellers included Valkyrie fund managers, American Ventures real estate group, and select private investors. Thumzup’s IPO took place under the shelf registration submitted on May 2, which the SEC approved on May 30.
CEO Robert Steele stated, “This step is transformative for Thumzup’s evolution. With an enhanced capital base, we are entering high-growth areas of the digital economy. Our goal is to build revenue-generating, enduring assets while positioning the company as a leader in crypto mining and treasury management.”
The Trump family has played an active role in the crypto sector, managing American Bitcoin investments through the DeFi and stablecoin project World Liberty Financial. Bloomberg reports the family earned $620 million from crypto ventures in recent months. Eric Trump serves as CSO of American Bitcoin, while Donald Jr. was a major shareholder. The family attributes their interest in crypto to banking barriers and censorship concerns.
The stock trades at a price-to-book ratio of 39.95 and is considered overvalued according to InvestingPro. The IPO allows Thumzup to expand its crypto and altcoins investments and strengthen its presence in the sector.
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