SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI

SoftBank in talks to invest as much as $25 billion in OpenAI
SoftBank is in talks to invest in OpenAI, potentially deepening the relationship between the two companies that are already planning an artificial-intelligence infrastructure initiative.
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at $300 billion valuation, sources say
SoftBank Group is negotiating to lead a $40 billion funding round for AI developer OpenAI, which could value the company at $300 billion. This move comes as competition heats up with Chinese startup DeepSeek's low-cost AI model.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, says source
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in ChatGPT owner OpenAI, according to a person familiar with the matter, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.
SoftBank set to invest billions more in Stargate co-partner OpenAI
The Japanese investment holding company could potentially increase its investment in OpenAI, following the two companies already partnering up for The Stargate Project, which includes other investors such as Oracle and Emirati investment firm MGX.
OpenAI and SoftBank are reportedly putting $19B each into Stargate
We may now know roughly how much money SoftBank and OpenAI are contributing toward Stargate, OpenAI's massive data center project.
OpenAI, SoftBank each commit $19 bln to Stargate AI data center, the Information reports
OpenAI and Japanese conglomerate SoftBank will each commit $19 billion to fund Stargate, a joint venture to develop data centers for artificial intelligence in the U.S., the Information reported on Wednesday.
SoftBank's Bold AI Bet: A Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in OpenAI
SoftBank plans to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, aiming to become its largest financial backer. This investment aligns with SoftBank's strategy to expand in AI, alongside a $15 billion pledge to the Stargate venture.
SoftBank negocia investimento de até US$ 25 bilhões na OpenAI
O SoftBank Group negocia para investir até US$ 25 bilhões na OpenAI, um movimento que poderia torná-lo o maior patrocinador da startup de inteligência artificial.
SoftBank in talks to lead OpenAI funding round at $300 billion valuation
SoftBank has offered a term sheet that would value OpenAI at a pre-money valuation, meaning the valuation without the funding of the current round, at $260 billion.
OpenAI in Talks for Huge Investment Round Valuing It Up to $300 Billion
SoftBank would lead the $40 billion round for the ChatGPT maker, some of which would go to the Stargate AI infrastructure venture.
SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion into OpenAI, FT reports
SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion into ChatGPT owner OpenAI and become the AI firm's largest financial backer, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, as the Japanese conglomerate continues to expand into the sector.
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