Super League Enterprise (SLE), a Nasdaq-listed company, has just raised $2.23 million in fresh capital through its first at-the-market (ATM) offering program. This capital raising was launched shortly after the company agreed to an investment agreement with Metaplanet, a Japanese entity.
The deal involves a massive asset transfer. Metaplanet is preparing to inject 2,100 BTC - valued at around $132.1 million based on the August 14 price benchmark - plus a cash injection of $2.5 million directly into Super League. Through this funding scheme, Metaplanet will acquire approximately 95.7% ownership of the US public company.
This cross-border transaction will completely transform the identity of the receiving company. Once the deal is closed, Super League will be renamed ‘Superplanet’ and will begin trading under the new stock ticker symbol SUPA on the Nasdaq exchange.
Targeting the US Capital Markets
This maneuver is driven by Metaplanet’s strong ambition to establish a footprint in the American market. Metaplanet CEO Simon Gerovich emphasized the goal: “Superplanet is our way to build in America, the deepest capital market in the world.”
Metaplanet currently holds a total of 43,000 BTC. Despite the shift in jurisdiction, the 2,100 BTC transferred to Superplanet’s vaults in America will not leave their books. The entire digital asset will remain included in Japan’s Metaplanet consolidated financial reports.
On the conventional fundraising side, the ATM offering program that generated $2.23 million was executed by agents The Benchmark Company and StoneX Financial. Both agents charged a 1% commission on the total gross proceeds. Super League currently still has $2.27 million in remaining ATM capacity, bringing its total potential funding to $4.5 million. This figure is calculated based on their public outstanding shares valued at $13.5 million.
Board Control and New Asset Collateral
The shift of 95.7% of the shares into Metaplanet’s hands automatically changes the internal power structure. Once this agreement reaches closure, Metaplanet holds the right to appoint five of the nine board of directors members. Meanwhile, the remaining four director seats will be retained by the legacy leadership of Super League. The transaction is scheduled to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to SLE shareholder approval and Nasdaq regulatory requirements.
Going forward, the new Superplanet entity will not just keep Bitcoin in its vault. They plan to use the 2,100 BTC as collateral when issuing preferred stock. This strategy is designed to raise additional capital on US exchanges.
At the same time in Japan, Metaplanet continues to maneuver to secure local capital. They have recently launched a 200 million yen BitBonds program through a private placement scheme, offering interest rates ranging from 4% to 4.3% per year to investors.
Metaplanet’s move demonstrates a new tactic for non-US entities to penetrate Wall Street - not by starting a public listing from scratch, but by acquiring a listed shell company and filling it with Bitcoin as its valuation backbone. Reported by crypto.news.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational and educational purposes only, not financial advice. Cryptocurrency assets are highly volatile and carry significant risk. Always do your own research (DYOR) and never invest more than you can afford to lose.
