Kim Kardashian's social media empire fuels a $1.34 billion buyout blitz. Can her fame save cash-strapped investors?
1 year, 7 months ago

Kim Kardashian's social media empire fuels a $1.34 billion buyout blitz. Can her fame save cash-strapped investors?

Hindustan Times  

In a dazzling display of entrepreneurial prowess, Kim Kardashian, the queen of reality TV turned cultural icon, is leveraging her social media empire to launch a debut private equity fund. SKKY Partners, the brainchild of Kardashian and former Carlyle Group executive Jay Sammons, aims to raise a staggering $1.34 billion in a challenging fundraising landscape. With a jaw-dropping 432 million followers across Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok, the pitch boldly declares that Kardashian's social reach is the secret ingredient that will ensure SKKY's triumph. Kim Kardashian's foray into the private equity world is a bold move, but one that seems tailor-made for her unique blend of fame, influence, and business acumen.

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Daily Mail  

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Kim Kardashian’s net worth jumps to $1.8bn, claims Forbes
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The Independent  

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Kim Kardashian's net worth increases by $600 million to $1.8 billion
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Daily Mail  

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The beauty of being an Instagram billionaire
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The beauty of being an Instagram billionaire

Live Mint  

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Al Jazeera  

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LA Times  

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