Society Pass Inc (Nasdaq: SOPA) Announces Evolution of its Business Model, Upcoming Investments in AI-Driven Data Centre and Telecoms Companies
Rhea-AI Summary
Society Pass (Nasdaq: SOPA) on December 11, 2025 announced a strategic evolution to act as an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies across Southeast Asia, Europe and North America.
The company said it will seek equity stakes and investments in data centre and telecoms operators over the next few months to support its next‑generation e-commerce ecosystem in SEA. Management cited a prior transaction where the company acquired NUTR for under US$5 million (August 2022) and later listed it on Nasdaq at a market capitalization of over US$70 million as evidence of its value‑creation track record.
Positive
- NUTR acquisition cost under US$5 million (August 2022)
- NUTR market cap listed at over US$70 million
- Strategic pivot to AI-driven data centre and telecom investments across SEA, Europe, North America
Negative
- None.
Market Reaction 15 min delay 10 Alerts
Following this news, SOPA has declined 15.46%, reflecting a significant negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner has triggered 10 alerts so far, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. The stock is currently trading at $1.28. This price movement has removed approximately $1M from the company's valuation. Trading volume is very high at 3.1x the average, suggesting heavy selling pressure.
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SOPA gained 6.29% while peers showed mixed moves: OBLG up 12.5%, QH up 25.86%, but ELWS down 0.36% and SGN down 4.44%, suggesting today’s reaction was mainly stock‑specific.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 06 | Earnings and estimates | Positive | +275.9% | Strong 2Q 2025 growth and raised analyst estimates alongside NusaTrip IPO. |
| Sep 08 | Listing compliance | Positive | +10.1% | Maintained Nasdaq listing by meeting <b>$2.5M</b> stockholders’ equity requirement. |
Recent fundamentally positive news (revenue growth, listing compliance) has coincided with strong positive price reactions.
In the last few months, SOPA reported 2Q 2025 revenue of $2.5M with 46% YoY growth and $0.10 EPS, which coincided with a 275.89% one‑day move, and an analyst raised 2025 revenue and EPS estimates. Separately, confirmation of compliance with Nasdaq’s $2.5M stockholders’ equity requirement supported a further 10.08% gain. Today’s announcement about evolving into an acquirer and operator of AI‑driven infrastructure companies continues this trajectory of strategic repositioning after the NusaTrip IPO.
Market Pulse Summary
The stock is dropping -15.5% following this news. A negative reaction despite the AI-focused strategy shift would contrast with SOPA’s recent pattern, where good news like strong 2Q 2025 results and Nasdaq compliance coincided with gains of 275.89% and 10.08%. The new model of acquiring AI‑driven infrastructure companies follows the NusaTrip value-creation example, but investors could focus on funding needs, integration challenges and past operating losses noted in recent filings when reassessing risk.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As part of its ongoing corporate transformation, Society Pass Inc. (Nasdaq: SOPA) (the “Company”), Southeast Asia’s (SEA) next generation e-commerce ecosystem, today announces the evolution of its business model to re-position itself as an acquirer and operator of AI-driven software and network infrastructure companies located in SEA, Europe and North America. The Company looks to invest in and acquire equity stakes in data centre and telecoms operators over the next few months to cement its market leadership in developing its next generation e-commerce ecosystem in SEA.
Raynauld Liang, CEO of the Company, comments, “The Company’s success in listing NusaTrip Incorporated into a stand-alone public company is testament of our ability to incubate and grow fast-growing companies into market leaders in the respective fields. We acquired NUTR for an acquisition consideration of under US
About Society Pass Inc.
Founded in 2018 as an e-commerce ecosystem in the fast-growing markets of Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand, which account for more than
Society Pass completed an initial public offering and began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker SOPA in November 2021.
For more information on Society Pass, please visit:
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Cautionary Note Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbour” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the completion and timing of closing of the offering and the intended use of the proceeds. You can identify forward-looking statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. These statements may include words such as “anticipate”, “estimate”, “expect”, “project”, “plan”, “intend”, “believe”, “may”, “will”, “should”, “can have”, “likely” and other words and terms of similar meaning. Forward-looking statements represent Society Pass Incorporated’s current expectations regarding future events and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by the forward-looking statements. Among those risks and uncertainties are market conditions, including the trading price and volatility of Society Pass Incorporated’s common stock and risks relating to Society Pass Incorporated’s business including the Company’s ability to develop and successfully change its business model and the Company’s ability to identify new investments and spin-off acquisitions.
Media Contact:
Raynuald LIANG
Chief Executive Officer
ray@thesocietypass.com
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