Triller Steals Social Media Spotlight with $50 Million Fundraise

Triller Group Inc. (Nasdaq: ILLR) secures its place as a fierce competitor to TikTok, YouTube Shorts, and Instagram Reels with bold innovations, star power, and continued momentum

Los Angeles, CA, Jan. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Triller Group Inc. (“Triller” or “the Company”) is making waves in the technology and investor sectors, announcing a $50 million equity funding round secured through a private placement with institutional investors. This investment fuels Triller’s rapid ascent as the next powerhouse in short-form video platforms, further challenging TikTok’s dominance to become the superior platform for creators, users, and collaborators. 

Backed by global icons like Conor McGregor, The Weeknd, Marshmello, Lil Wayne, and many more, Triller surged into the top five in the “Photo and Video” category of app stores, solidifying its status as a rising star in digital entertainment.

Supercharging the Creator Revolution

In addition to enhancing the platform for users, the fundraise enables Triller to accelerate its mission of empowering creators. Triller will unveil cutting-edge AI-driven tools, enhanced live-streaming capabilities, and a revamped video editing suite, providing creators with unmatched opportunities to engage audiences and monetize their content.

“At Triller, we’re not just building a platform—we’re leading a movement,” said Wing Fai Ng, CEO of Triller Group Inc. “Whether TikTok is banned or not has no bearing on our trajectory. With powerhouses like Conor McGregor and other global icons who champion our vision, we’ve created a platform that is designed to outlast TikTok and any other competitor. We’re not building our business around the failure of others; this seismic shift in social media is only the beginning of what’s to come.”

Triller: The New Home for Viral Content

As TikTok faces ongoing challenges and uncertainty, Triller has emerged as the ultimate refuge and frontrunner for displaced influencers and content creators. Triller’s savemytiktoks.com campaign has ushered in waves of creators seeking a U.S.-owned platform free from political and regulatory roadblocks.

Under the new leadership of former TikTok Executive Sean Kim, Triller is redefining the user experience and what it means to create, distribute and monetize content.

BKFC & TrillerTV: Entertainment Frontiers Redefined

Triller isn’t stopping at short-form videos; the Bare-Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) brand reaches over 250 million fans across 60 countries, while TrillerTV is celebrating a decade of streaming success. Upcoming events like Wrestle Kingdom 19 from Tokyo Dome draw millions of viewers and further positions Triller as a multimedia powerhouse.

Triller’s Future: Poised for Dominance in 2025

With the fund raise and these developments underway, Triller is poised to become the premier social media hub in 2025, attracting top talent and ensuring long-term growth and success through its transparent and innovative environment.

Following President Donald Trump’s reelection, Triller Group made a sizeable contribution to the Trump Inaugural Fund, underscoring its dedication to supporting initiatives that resonate with its business values and long-term vision.      

Navigating the Ship: Investment and Changes to Triller’s Leadership

Triller Group has also appointed Dr. Roger Kennedy as an non-executive director following a designation by KCP Holdings Limited, the lead investor in this funding round. He will join the board’s audit, remuneration, and nomination committees.

The private placement consisted of common stock and warrants, with the Company’s shares priced at $2.20 each. This funding round is the first new capital infusion following the AGBA-Triller merger, with an additional fundraise expected later this year.

This fundraise is a powerful catalyst for Triller Group’s commitment to innovation and growth. With strong backing from our investors and the star power of icons like Conor McGregor, Triller is gearing up to disrupt the digital content landscape like never before. Together with its team, partners, and creators, Triller is creating a platform where ownership, growth, and meaningful monetization are finally within reach.

For more details, please refer to the Company’s report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 29, 2025.