Close Menu
Stratnews GlobalStratnews Global
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Trending
    • India Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla Home After Historic 18-Day ISS Mission
    • Trump to Unveil $70 Billion AI and Energy Investment Plan at Key Industry Summit
    • Germany Aims for 10% AI-Driven Economy by 2030 in New Tech Strategy
    • ASML Recruitment Drive in China: Talent and Trade in the Puzzle of Complex Interdependence
    • Tesla Launches $70,000 Model Y in India, Focuses on Luxury EV Buyers
    • US Lawmakers Advance Crypto Bills in Landmark ‘Crypto Week’ for Digital Assets
    • SpaceX Dragon Capsule Brings Axiom Crew, Led by Peggy Whitson, Back to Earth
    • Axiom‑4 Splashdown Spotlights India‑Russia Space Alliance
    Stratnews GlobalStratnews Global
    Write for Us
    Tuesday, July 15
    • Space
    • Science
    • AI and Robotics
    • Industry News
    Stratnews GlobalStratnews Global
    Home » SoftBank Plans Up to $25 Billion Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Race

    SoftBank Plans Up to $25 Billion Investment in OpenAI Amid AI Race

    Kanika SharmaBy Kanika SharmaJanuary 30, 2025 AI and Robotics No Comments2 Mins Read
    SoftBank

    SoftBank Plans Up to $25 Billion Investment in OpenAI

    SoftBank Group Corp (9984.T) is reportedly in discussions to invest between $15 billion and $25 billion in OpenAI, the Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company. According to a source familiar with the matter, this move aligns with the Japanese conglomerate’s continued push into the AI sector.

    SoftBank’s Expanding Role in OpenAI and Stargate

    A portion of SoftBank’s investment may contribute to OpenAI’s financial commitment to Stargate, a joint AI venture involving Oracle, OpenAI, and SoftBank. Stargate aims to invest up to $500 billion to help the US maintain its competitive edge in AI development against China and other global rivals.

    SoftBank has already pledged $15 billion to Stargate. The potential additional investment in OpenAI would be separate from this existing commitment. Discussions are still in the early stages, and details of the investment structure remain unclear.

    SoftBank’s AI Ambitions and Market Reactions

    Previously, The Information reported that SoftBank was planning a total investment of $40 billion in both Stargate and OpenAI. To support this, the company has been exploring financing options, including borrowing up to $18.5 billion using its publicly listed assets as collateral.

    The Stargate initiative was announced last week at the White House by former US President Donald Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and Oracle Chairman Larry Ellison. However, the AI market has faced unexpected disruptions following the emergence of DeepSeek, a Chinese startup that introduced a free AI assistant developed with lower-cost chips and minimal data.

    SoftBank’s stock initially surged on the news of Stargate but has since dropped over 12% due to market concerns triggered by DeepSeek. On Thursday morning, SoftBank shares were down by around 1% in trading.

    OpenAI’s Valuation and SoftBank’s Stake

    OpenAI, now valued at $157 billion following its latest funding round, remains one of the most valuable private companies globally. SoftBank previously took a $1.5 billion stake in OpenAI last year. The company’s board and senior executives have reportedly reviewed CEO Masayoshi Son’s plan to expand SoftBank’s involvement with OpenAI and Stargate.

    Both OpenAI and SoftBank declined to comment on the ongoing discussions.

    with inputs from Reuters

    Author

    • Kanika Sharma
      Kanika Sharma

      View all posts
    Featured
    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email Reddit Telegram WhatsApp
    Kanika Sharma
    Kanika Sharma

      Keep Reading

      India Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla Home After Historic 18-Day ISS Mission

      Trump to Unveil $70 Billion AI and Energy Investment Plan at Key Industry Summit

      Germany Aims for 10% AI-Driven Economy by 2030 in New Tech Strategy

      ASML Recruitment Drive in China: Talent and Trade in the Puzzle of Complex Interdependence

      Tesla Launches $70,000 Model Y in India, Focuses on Luxury EV Buyers

      US Lawmakers Advance Crypto Bills in Landmark ‘Crypto Week’ for Digital Assets

      Add A Comment
      Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

      Latest Posts

      India Welcomes Shubhanshu Shukla Home After Historic 18-Day ISS Mission

      July 15, 2025

      Trump to Unveil $70 Billion AI and Energy Investment Plan at Key Industry Summit

      July 15, 2025

      Germany Aims for 10% AI-Driven Economy by 2030 in New Tech Strategy

      July 15, 2025

      ASML Recruitment Drive in China: Talent and Trade in the Puzzle of Complex Interdependence

      July 15, 2025

      Tesla Launches $70,000 Model Y in India, Focuses on Luxury EV Buyers

      July 15, 2025

      US Lawmakers Advance Crypto Bills in Landmark ‘Crypto Week’ for Digital Assets

      July 15, 2025

      SpaceX Dragon Capsule Brings Axiom Crew, Led by Peggy Whitson, Back to Earth

      July 15, 2025

      Axiom‑4 Splashdown Spotlights India‑Russia Space Alliance

      July 14, 2025

      China Smart Device Industry Grows in 2025

      July 14, 2025

      India’s Star Ambassador: Axiom-4: A Giant Leap for India

      July 14, 2025

      Subscribe to News

      Get the latest sports news from NewsSite about world, sports and politics.

      • Astronomical Events
      • Space Missions
      • Industry News
      • Science
      StratNewsGlobal Tech
      Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram LinkedIn YouTube
      © 2025 StratNews Global, A unit of BharatShakti Communications LLP
      • About Us
      • Contributors
      • Copyright
      • Contact
      • Write for Us

      Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.