Baiya signs merger deal with Starfish to expand into Web3 technology

Published 18/07/2025, 14:06
Baiya signs merger deal with Starfish to expand into Web3 technology

SHENZHEN/DUBAI - Baiya International Group Inc. (NASDAQ:BIYA), a micro-cap company currently valued at approximately $10 million with a strong balance sheet showing more cash than debt, announced today it has signed a strategic merger framework agreement to acquire Dubai-based STARFISH TECHNOLOGY-FZE, marking the HR technology company’s expansion into digital assets and financial technology.

Under the agreement, Baiya intends to acquire all equity interests and core assets of Starfish, including the UpTop.Meme platform, a decentralized liquidity protocol built on BNB Chain. The acquisition includes all associated intellectual property, operating rights, and the complete technical team.

Baiya estimates the merger will contribute approximately $15 million in additional profit, according to the company’s press release. This projection comes as the company’s stock has seen a notable 13.7% gain over the past week, despite facing challenging market conditions. InvestingPro analysis reveals 15+ additional key insights about BIYA’s financial health and market position.

UpTop.Meme provides on-chain liquidity services for crypto-native digital assets and tokenized U.S. stocks and treasuries. In June, the platform completed its first token generation event, with a $1.5 million presale allocation filled within six minutes, attracting over 100,000 unique wallet addresses.

"This agreement represents a pivotal milestone in BIYA’s development and a strategic leap toward embracing the future of blockchain and financial asset tokenization," said Siyu Yang, Chief Executive Officer of Baiya.

The companies have established an exclusivity period for continued negotiations. Baiya plans to proceed with closing upon completion of due diligence and will announce detailed transaction terms and financing arrangements in the future.

Baiya, which began as a job matching service provider, has evolved into a cloud-based platform offering crowdsourcing recruitment and SaaS-enabled HR solutions. The company currently generates annual revenue of $12.8 million with a 11% gross profit margin. According to InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis, the stock appears to be trading near its fair value, with detailed valuation metrics and growth projections available to subscribers.

In other recent news, Baiya International Group Inc. has announced projections for generating over RMB 300 million in revenue and more than RMB 25 million in profit by the end of 2025. Following its Nasdaq listing in March 2025, Baiya has reported growth in customer numbers and order volume across its core business areas. The company plans to focus on platform upgrades and AI technology integration in recruitment and job matching. Additionally, Baiya has partially waived lock-up restrictions on shares held by major stakeholders, allowing the sale of up to 2,950,000 shares post-IPO. This decision was facilitated by underwriters Cathay Securities, Inc. and Revere Securities LLC. Baiya’s strategic transition positions it as a SaaS-enabled HR technology company in the flexible employment market. The company has cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, advising investors to review SEC filings for potential risks. Baiya continues to develop its Gongwuyuan Platform, aiming to enhance job matching and HR services.

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