Bitmine Immersion to Invest $200M in Beast Industries

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Bitmine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million equity investment in Beast Industries, marking a notable crossover between digital asset-focused public companies and the global creator economy.

The investment was disclosed ahead of Bitmine’s annual stockholder meeting, scheduled to take place at the Wynn Las Vegas on January 15.

Bitmine trades on the NYSE American under the ticker BMNR, positions itself as an Ethereum treasury company and has outlined a long-term strategy centered on building institutional exposure to digital assets.

Expanding Beyond Digital Asset Treasuries

The investment in Beast Industries represents a diversification move for Bitmine, which has drawn attention for its ambition to acquire up to 5% of the total supply of Ether (ETH) over time.

The company is backed by a group of prominent institutional and strategic investors, including ARK Invest founder Cathie Wood, Founders Fund, Pantera Capital, Digital Currency Group, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, MOZAYYX, Bill Miller III, and personal investor Thomas Lee.

Bitmine said the transaction aligns with its broader strategy of combining digital asset treasury management with exposure to high-growth, culturally influential platforms.

A Bet on the Creator Economy

Beast Industries is best known as the company behind MrBeast, widely regarded as one of the most influential content creators globally. The company operates across digital media, consumer products, and brand-led ventures, with a particular focus on younger audiences including Gen Z and Gen Alpha.

Thomas Lee, chairman of Bitmine, said the investment reflects confidence in Beast Industries’ scale and reach. He described the company as the leading creator-based platform of its generation, with engagement that is difficult to replicate through traditional media channels. Lee added that Bitmine sees strong alignment between its own corporate values and those of Beast Industries.

Strategic Alignment and Future Collaboration

Jeff Housenbold, chief executive officer of Beast Industries, said the investment brings additional validation to the company’s long-term vision and growth trajectory.

He noted that Bitmine’s involvement adds capital to support Beast Industries’ ambition to become the most impactful entertainment brand globally.

Housenbold also pointed to potential collaboration opportunities at the intersection of digital assets and media. Beast Industries has previously signaled interest in incorporating decentralized finance concepts into a future financial services platform, and Bitmine’s experience in digital asset strategy could play a role in that effort.

Transaction Timeline and Shareholder Focus

The deal is expected to close on or around January 19, 2026, subject to customary conditions. Bitmine’s annual stockholder meeting in Las Vegas is expected to outline further details of the company’s strategy, including its approach to Ethereum accumulation and broader capital allocation.

The investment shows a growing convergence between public market digital asset firms and the creator economy, as companies seek exposure to both blockchain-based financial infrastructure and large-scale consumer engagement platforms.

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