SoftBank Raises Billions for AI and Chip Investments

SoftBank has raised $11.1 billion through a massive bond sale to fund its expanding artificial intelligence and semiconductor investments. Masayoshi Son aims to establish the firm as a leading AI platform through stakes in OpenAI, Intel, and robotics assets.

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Softbank Group’s logo at its headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, September 1, 2026. REUTERS/Manami Yamada

SOFTBANK GROUP CORP raised $11.1 billion in a record high-yield corporate bond sale during late evening to fund artificial intelligence and semiconductor investments. The Tokyo-based conglomerate is assembling a vast portfolio spanning data centres, robotics, and chip manufacturing. Founder Masayoshi Son aims to establish the firm as a leading global AI platform through multi-billion-dollar commitments.

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