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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Kalyeena Makortoff

YouTube star MrBeast planning investment round that could value company at $5bn

MrBeast with a microphone at Chase Center
MrBeast is mostly known for videos featuring stunts or challenges. Photograph: Cary Edmondson/USA Today Sports

The world’s biggest YouTube star, MrBeast, is planning to raise hundreds of millions of dollars in a move that would reportedly value his company at roughly $5bn (£3.9bn).

The YouTuber, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, is said to have spoken with several wealthy individuals and financial firms about taking part in the investment round.

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