Strive clears Semler debt off books, buys more bitcoin after $225 million preferred stock sale

Strive, a company focused on enhancing shareholder value, has successfully eliminated its outstanding debt to Semler, thereby simplifying its financial structure and improving its balance sheet. In addition to this significant financial maneuver, Strive has taken proactive steps to strengthen its investment portfolio by purchasing additional bitcoin. This strategic decision comes on the heels of a successful capital-raising initiative, during which Strive generated an impressive $225 million through the sale of preferred stock, allowing the company to allocate funds towards both debt reduction and investments in digital assets. source: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2026/01/28/strive-clears-semler-debt-off-books-buys-more-bitcoin-after-usd225-million-preferred-stock-sale