MOGU Subsidiary Buys <1% Stake in Chinese AI Firm for $14.2M

After Crypto, MOGU Turns to AI to Expand Its E-Commerce Platform

  • MOGU Inc.‘s indirect wholly owned subsidiary agreed to buy under 1% of a China-based AI infrastructure firm for RMB 0.1 billion (about $14 million).
  • The company previously set aside $20 million of corporate assets for digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.
  • MOGU operates a KOL-driven online fashion and lifestyle marketplace in China.
  • Social media marketing and KOL strategies remain key growth areas in China, according to a report.

MOGU Inc.‘s indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Hangzhou Shiqu Information and Technology Co., signed a share transfer agreement to acquire less than 1% of the registered capital of a China-based Artificial Intelligence infrastructure technology company for RMB 0.1 billion (about $14 million). The deal was disclosed publicly on Monday as a minority equity purchase.

- Advertisement -

MOGU runs an online fashion and lifestyle marketplace that emphasizes KOL-driven commerce. KOLs are key opinion leaders — influential social media figures who drive engagement, promote products, and connect merchants with users on the platform.

Earlier, MOGU allocated $20 million of corporate assets to digital currencies. Digital currencies are crypto assets such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL); the company said the allocation would also target related securities and investment products.

China’s digital economy has shifted toward layered KOL strategies and social media marketing even amid tighter marketing budgets. A report notes that investment in social media marketing continues to outpace the broader market, supporting platforms with sizable user communities.

Retail sentiment on Stocktwits around MOGU traded in neutral territory with normal message volume. Shares of MOGU rose more than 12% year to date in 2025.

- Advertisement -

✅ Follow BITNEWSBOT on Telegram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X.com, and Google News for instant updates.

Previous Articles:

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Crypto exec: “Big banks tricked us” on stablecoin bill

A crypto executive argues that collaboration between community banks and crypto is essential for...

Investors Sue Kalshi Over Iran Leader Bet Resolution

Prediction market platform Kalshi is facing a class action lawsuit in California for its...

Meta Eyes Texas Data Center Site After OpenAI, Oracle Split

The collapse of a major AI data center expansion deal between Oracle and OpenAI...

Former CFO Gets Two Years for $35M Crypto Theft

A Seattle judge sentenced former CFO Nevin Shetty to two years in prison for...

Microsoft Stock Rises on OpenAI Partnership News

Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI has evolved from a 2019 research effort to a major...

Must Read

Top 5 Testing Tools For Blockchain Applications in 2022

Blockchain apps have been adopted popularly by some prominent industries due to its being a decentralized-designed technology. Furthermore, these apps eliminate the risks that...