SoftBank Completes $40 Billion OpenAI Investment, Acquires 11% Stake in AI Giant
Summary
SoftBank completes its massive $40 billion investment in OpenAI, securing an 11% stake in the AI powerhouse now valued at $260 billion, after selling its entire Nvidia position and acquiring data center company DigitalBridge to fuel its artificial intelligence infrastructure ambitions.
Key Points
- SoftBank completes its $40 billion investment commitment to OpenAI, sending a final $22-22.5 billion last week to reach the full funding amount
- The investment gives SoftBank approximately 11% stake in OpenAI, which is valued at $260 billion pre-money valuation
- SoftBank recently sold its entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake and acquired data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion to support its AI infrastructure push