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OpenAI's $40 billion funding round, led by SoftBank, values it at $300 billion, making it the highest-valued private company globally.

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AI and Trump 2.0 propel Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son back into the spotlight
The first days of the second Trump administration offered the newly elected president a chance to share the spotlight with some of his most important allies. While some of the featured leaders were ones you’d expect—cabinet nominees,
OpenAI finalises $40 billion funding from Masayoshi Son's SoftBank, valuation almost doubles to $300 billion
SoftBank which is leading the deal will initially be investing $7.5 billion in the company along with $2.5 billion from an investor syndicate.
SoftBank Group Agrees to Lead $40 Billion Funding for OpenAI
SoftBank Group has agreed to lead a funding of up to $40 billion in a for-profit subsidiary of OpenAI, valuing the ChatGPT maker at $300 billion.
Wall Street Lunch: OpenAI Leads Biggest Private Companies
OpenAI's latest funding round has propelled the startup beyond other unicorns to the rank of the highest valued private company in the world.
$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- making it the largest private equity investment on record.
OpenAI secures $40B funding, valuing ChatGPT maker at $300B
OpenAI announced a $40B new funding round which values the company at $300B. "We’re excited to be working in partnership with SoftBank Group (OTCPK:SFTBY) (OTCPK:SFTBF) — few companies understand how to scale transformative technology like they do,
How Is SoftBank Funding Its Mega Investment in OpenAI? A Lot of Debt
The Japanese investment firm is entwining its fortunes with a company that expects to lose billions of dollars for years to come, in the hope that it will emerge as the leader in the AI race.
OpenAI raises $40B at $300B valuation in round led by SoftBank
Sam Altman’s OpenAI has raised $40 billion in a funding round led by investment giant SoftBank as it looks to stave off competition like Elon Musk’s xAI and China-based DeepSeek.
OpenAI to raise $40 billion in SoftBank-led round to boost AI efforts
OpenAI said on Monday it would raise up to $40 billion in a new funding round led by SoftBank Group at a $300 billion valuation to advance AI research, expand computational infrastructure and enhance its tools.
OpenAI secures $40 billion funding led by SoftBank, doubling valuation to $300 billion — All you need to know
OpenAI has secured a $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, valuing the company at $300 billion. This marks the largest financing round ever, nearly doubling its previous valuation.
SoftBank May Pledge $1 Trillion for AI Effort in US, Nikkei Says
SoftBank Group Corp. plans to create industrial parks for artificial intelligence across the US and is considering an investment of more than $1 trillion, Nikkei reported.
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SoftBank seeking $16.5B loan to fund AI projects amid fresh funding round at OpenAI: Report
This is one of the ways the Japan-based investment firm is exploring to finance its $500-billion AI infrastructure project in the United States.
SoftBank expands its AI footprint with $6.5 billion purchase of Ampere Computing
SoftBank Group Corp. announced late Wednesday it is acquiring semiconductor designer Ampere Computing in a $6.5 billion deal that will expand its investments in AI infrastructure.
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SoftBank Group eyes $1tn U.S. plan for AI robot industrial parks
The Japanese tech investor could commit to about $1 trillion in such investments, significantly more than the $500 billion AI infrastructure investment that billionaire CEO Masayoshi Son announced at the White House in January with OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Oracle's Larry Ellison.
SoftBank to acquire semiconductor designer Ampere in $6.5B all-cash deal
SoftBank Group announced on Wednesday that it will acquire Ampere Computing, a chip designer founded by former Intel executive Renee James, through a $6.5
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SoftBank to invest US$1T in AI-equipped factories with humanoid robots to help US manufacturers in labour shortages
SINGAPORE: Japanese tech investment firm SoftBank Group is planning to invest US$1 trillion (S$1.34 trillion) to create industrial parks with artificial intelli
SoftBank pode investir US$ 1 trilhão em IA nos EUA, diz Nikkei
O SoftBank Group planeja criar parques industriais voltados à inteligência artificial nos Estados Unidos e considera um investimento superior a US$ 1 trilhão, informou o Nikkei.
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SoftBank And OpenAI Make History With Largest Startup Financing Ever
In the history of startup funding, SoftBank’s announcement that it is backing an investment of up to $40 billion in OpenAI is in a league of its own. No other financing even comes close.
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