Potential Buyers in the Running
Several major technology and retail companies have emerged as possible purchasers for TikTok’s U.S. operations. Oracle and Microsoft have been at the forefront of negotiations, with both companies publicly confirming their interest in acquiring the platform. Oracle, the enterprise software giant, has reportedly been working closely with ByteDance to structure a deal that would satisfy U.S. government concerns while preserving TikTok’s core functionality and user experience. Microsoft, which initially emerged as a frontrunner, partnered with Walmart in its bid. The retail giant’s interest signals the growing importance of social media platforms as e-commerce channels and marketing tools. Other companies that have been mentioned in connection with potential TikTok acquisition talks include:- Twitter, which reportedly had preliminary conversations about a possible merger
- Google parent company Alphabet, though their involvement has been less publicly confirmed
- Investment firms that might participate as financial backers in a consortium deal
