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Markiplier Becomes GoPro's Largest Shareholder with 8.5% Stake
Key points
- Markiplier holds an 8.5% stake in GoPro.
- He is now GoPro's largest single shareholder.
- Fischbach stated he believes GoPro is undervalued.
- He aims to make filmmaking more accessible through this investment.
Markiplier's Investment in GoPro
YouTuber Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach has become the largest single shareholder in GoPro, holding an 8.5% stake in the company. This investment was reported by Bloomberg, which also quoted Fischbach's rationale behind the move.
Motivation Behind the Investment
Fischbach stated that he believes GoPro "seems undervalued." He views his investment as part of a broader goal to make filmmaking more accessible, following the release of his first feature film, Iron Lung, earlier this year.
Recent Promotion and Community Reaction
Fischbach recently posted a video promoting GoPro's new Mission 1 ILS camera, comparing it favorably to the Red Komodo-X and indicating plans to use it in future projects. The video included an affiliate code for the camera, but did not mention his shareholder status. Fellow YouTuber Marques Brownlee commented on the news, noting the unusual nature of such an investment from a content creator.
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YouTuber Mark "Markiplier" Fischbach has acquired an 8.5% stake in GoPro, making him the company's largest single shareholder. Fischbach believes GoPro is undervalued and sees his investment as a step towards making filmmaking more accessible.