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OpenAI Secures Record $40 Billion in Funding, Reaching $300 Billion Valuation

Chris McKay• March 31, 2025 • 2 min read

OpenAI closed a $40 billion funding round at a $300 billion post-money valuation, led by SoftBank and backed by prominent investors, to expand its AI research and infrastructure.

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SoftBank will Aquire Ampere for $6.5 Billion

Chris McKay• March 20, 2025 • 2 min read

SoftBank Group is acquiring Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion in cash, aiming to boost its AI infrastructure through Ampere’s high-performance ARM-based chip designs.

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SoftBank Converts Old Sharp Factory into AI Hub in $676M Deal

Chris McKay• March 14, 2025 • 2 min read

SoftBank is acquiring a former Sharp LCD manufacturing plant in Osaka for $676 million, repurposing it into an AI data center to support its collaboration with OpenAI and advance AI infrastructure in Japan.

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OpenAI in Talks to Raise $40 Billion at $300B Valuation

Chris McKay• January 29, 2025 • 3 min read

If completed, the deal would be one of the largest private funding rounds in history, making OpenAI the world’s second-most valuable startup after SpaceX.

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SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle Launch $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative

Chris McKay• January 21, 2025 • 2 min read

Described as the largest AI infrastructure investment in history, Stargate will help transform the US into a global AI hub while addressing critical challenges like healthcare innovation and job creation.

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SoftBank to Buy $1.5B OpenAI Employee Shares

Chris McKay• November 27, 2024 • 1 min read

This deepens SoftBank's stake in OpenAI and gives employees a rare chance to cash out in a frozen IPO market.

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NVIDIA and SoftBank to Build Japan's AI Grid

Chris McKay• November 12, 2024 • 2 min read

The companies plan to build Japan's most powerful AI supercomputer, launch the world's first AI-enabled 5G network, and create a secure marketplace for AI services.

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SoftBank Acquires UK AI Chip Startup Graphcore

Chris McKay• July 12, 2024 • 2 min read

The deal has already cleared all regulatory hurdles, including the UK's National Security and Investment Act - suggesting both sides worked hard behind the scenes to address potential concerns.

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SoftBank Eyes $10 Billion Push into AI Power and Chips

Chris McKay• July 5, 2024 • 2 min read

Son’s strategic choices reflect a nuanced understanding of the AI landscape. While many investors chase generative AI startups, SoftBank is focusing on the essential infrastructure that supports these innovations.

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OpenAI Secures Record $40 Billion in Funding, Reaching $300 Billion Valuation

SoftBank will Aquire Ampere for $6.5 Billion

SoftBank Converts Old Sharp Factory into AI Hub in $676M Deal

OpenAI in Talks to Raise $40 Billion at $300B Valuation

SoftBank, OpenAI, and Oracle Launch $500 Billion AI Infrastructure Initiative

SoftBank to Buy $1.5B OpenAI Employee Shares

NVIDIA and SoftBank to Build Japan's AI Grid

SoftBank Acquires UK AI Chip Startup Graphcore

SoftBank Eyes $10 Billion Push into AI Power and Chips