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TikTok US Sale Completed, New Ownership takes Control
Published: 2026/01/23 06:09:56 After years of scrutiny and legal challenges, TikTok’s US operations have been sold to a consortium of American investors, fulfilling the requirements of a 2024 law designed to address national security concerns. The sale to TikTok USDS, a newly formed entity, officially closed on January 23, 2026, following multiple delays.
Background: The Road to Sale
Concerns over data security and potential Chinese government influence led to increased pressure on ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company.In 2024, the US Congress passed legislation mandating that ByteDance divest it’s US assets or face a nationwide ban of the popular video-sharing app. This legislation was upheld by the Supreme Court, setting the stage for the sale. Initial deadlines were set for January 2025, but were repeatedly postponed, most recently by former President Donald Trump, extending the final date to January 23, 2026. Reuters provides ongoing coverage of the sale process.
New Ownership Structure
TikTok USDS is now owned by a group of prominent investors.The primary shareholders each hold a 15% stake in the company:
- Oracle: The technology giant will play a key role in data security and infrastructure. Oracle’s official website details their cloud and security capabilities.
- Silver Lake: A leading technology-focused private equity firm. Silver Lake’s website provides information on their investment portfolio.
- MGX: The investment firm associated with the family of Donald Trump. Bloomberg reported on MGX’s initial investment in May 2025.
Additional investors include:
- Michael Dell: Founder and CEO of dell Technologies.
- Revolution: A venture capital firm founded by Steve Case.
- J.D. vance: currently serving as a US Senator, vance previously worked with Revolution.
- NJJ Capital: The investment firm of French billionaire Xavier niel, who also holds a stake in Le Monde.
ByteDance will retain a 19.9% stake in TikTok USDS, maintaining some level of involvement in the platform’s future.
Implications and Future Outlook
The completion of this sale marks a significant