Group 1 - Soulgate Inc. is attempting its fourth IPO, having previously submitted applications in the US and Hong Kong, with a registered user base of nearly 400 million and annual revenue exceeding 2.2 billion [2][4][28] - The company has redefined its positioning from "social metaverse" to "AI + social," targeting Generation Z while leveraging the AI trend [4][28] - Soul's redemption liabilities have accumulated over 12.4 billion, raising concerns about cash flow if the IPO fails [4][28] Group 2 - Financial data shows that Soul's revenue for 2022, 2023, and 2024 is projected to be 1.667 billion, 1.846 billion, and 2.211 billion respectively, with operating profits turning positive in 2023 [7][31] - The company reported a revenue of 1.683 billion in the first eight months of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 15.15%, with operating profit at 239 million, up 14.2% [7][31] Group 3 - Approximately 90% of Soul's revenue comes from "emotional value services," primarily through the purchase of Soul coins or subscriptions, with virtual gifts accounting for about 60% of total revenue [9][33] - Advertising revenue growth has slowed, with a 9.3% increase in the first eight months of 2025 compared to a compound annual growth rate of 27% in the previous three years [9][33] Group 4 - Soul faces challenges similar to competitors like Tinder, with user growth slowing and a current paid user rate of 6.5%, which raises questions about potential growth ceilings [38] - The company has been involved in multiple compliance issues, including scams and inappropriate content, leading to regulatory scrutiny and user complaints [14][40][44] Group 5 - Soul has invested heavily in AI, launching features like dynamic image recognition and the Soul X model, which aims to enhance user engagement through personalized interactions [21][46] - The AI Booster feature, which provides users with chat suggestions, has seen daily active users reach 4.6 million, accounting for about 40% of total daily active users [21][46]
四闯IPO:跟随灵魂找到你，做“寂寞生意”的Soul，这次能上市成功吗？
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-16 02:04