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SB Energy May Delay IPO Until After December, OpenAI Data Center Project Valuation Faces Scrutiny
According to Yonhap News Agency, SoftBank Group-affiliated data center developer SB Energy is considering delaying its U.S. listing to December or next year, shifting from its originally scheduled date of September this year. SB Energy is the driving force behind OpenAI's Ohio data center project. The report noted that recent heightened market volatility and rising interest rates have cooled investor sentiment toward AI-dedicated data center (Neocloud) companies. SB Energy plans to list at a valuation of approximately $60 billion, aiming to raise between $5 billion and $7 billion. However, the company currently has no operational data centers, and its valuation is based solely on expected future profits, which has led to a lukewarm response from investors. According to sources familiar with the matter, SB Energy's management is closely monitoring Anthropic's anticipated IPO, expected before the Thanksgiving holiday in November. If Anthropic's stock performance remains strong following its listing, SB Energy could proceed with its own offering in December.
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SoftBank's stock has halved from its June high, with its massive AI gamble and debt pressure sparking market concerns.
According to Bloomberg, likely amid rising financing costs and investor concerns over the sustainability of large-scale artificial intelligence investments, SoftBank's stock has declined approximately 50% from its all-time high on June 2, reducing its market capitalization to around $157 billion. Just four months ago, SoftBank had briefly surpassed Toyota to become Japan's most valuable company by market cap. Additionally, growing anxiety over funding risks in the AI sector is being compounded by SoftBank's heavy reliance on debt financing to build out AI infrastructure. With its credit default swap (CDS) prices hitting a nearly four-year high this week, market concerns regarding its financial health have further intensified.
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OpenAI plans to raise $30 billion, with a valuation that could exceed $1.4 trillion.
According to Sina Finance, OpenAI is accelerating a fundraising round of approximately $30 billion, targeting a valuation that could surpass $1.4 trillion, and aims to secure investor commitments ahead of competitor Anthropic's expected mid-November IPO. Existing investors such as SoftBank Group and Abu Dhabi-based MGX are currently in talks to participate. OpenAI informed investors that following the launch of the GPT-6 Astra model, its annualized revenue has hit $50 billion and is projected to reach $70 billion by the end of the year. The company has also reduced prices for its lower-cost models to drive adoption, noting that further price cuts are possible. Insiders stated that OpenAI intends to close the financing before Anthropic releases its financial data to prevent investors from comparing the two firms directly. OpenAI accounts for revenue on a net basis and has previously accused Anthropic of recognizing all contract sales made through third-party cloud providers as revenue, thereby artificially inflating its top line. Furthermore, OpenAI raised $122 billion in March this year at a post-money valuation of $852 billion, including a committed investment from Amazon of up to $50 billion. If weakening IPO market conditions force a delay of its planned 2027 listing, this capital will additionally be deployed to fund its extensive infrastructure buildout and bolster its balance sheet.
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SoftBank Group-backed OPay plans New York IPO, aiming to raise approximately $500 million.
According to Bloomberg, OPay Digital Services Limited, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, plans to raise approximately $500 million in total through private placements and its New York IPO, including a $200 million parallel private placement from Standard Bank Group. Relevant information has not yet been publicly disclosed.
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NVIDIA and SoftBank Complete $10 Billion Investments Each in OpenAI
NVIDIA and SoftBank have each completed the final $10 billion investment from their respective $30 billion commitments to OpenAI's last funding round.
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SoftBank completes third $10 billion investment in OpenAI
On October 1, SoftBank completed its third-phase $10 billion investment in OpenAI.
SoftBank Plans to Raise Another $10-20 Billion via Bond Issuance Next Week, Boosting AI Financing Firepower
Odaily News: SoftBank Group is finalizing nearly $21 billion in potential new borrowing this week to expand its AI-sector financing capacity. People familiar with the matter said SoftBank has increased the size of a margin loan backed by shares of its chip subsidiary Arm Holdings by $5 billion to $25 billion, and added $450 million to an existing credit facility, bringing the total to $6.5 billion. In addition, SoftBank plans to raise another $10 billion to $20 billion next week through another mega bond deal. (Bloomberg)
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Apollo Plans to Increase SoftBank Loan to $9 Billion to Support Its Investment in OpenAI.
据彭博社报道，资管巨头 Apollo Global Management 正与软银集团（SoftBank Group）洽谈，将一笔面向软银的贷款规模从 54 亿美元提高至 90 亿美元，以帮助其对 OpenAI 的投资提供融资。 据悉，本次贷款由软银旗下愿景基金 2（Vision Fund 2）的资产提供支持，目前尚未最终确定，软银此前已承诺向 OpenAI 投入 646 亿美元，并持续通过融资方式为其 AI 投资筹集资金。
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SoftBank will repay a $25.9 billion OpenAI investment bridge loan on September 15.
According to Bloomberg, SoftBank Group announced it will repay the remaining $25.9 billion balance of a $40 billion bridge loan signed earlier this year on September 15, which was previously used to finance its investment in OpenAI. SoftBank stated that it will subsequently proceed with plans to refinance the transaction with long-term debt.
Bitget Stock Contracts Now Listed for SoftBank Group (SOFTBANK)
Odaily News: According to the official announcement, Bitget has listed the SOFTBANK (SoftBank Group) stock perpetual contract. This contract is settled in USDT, supports up to 20x leverage, and offers 7×24 hour trading. As of now, Bitget supports a total of 305 stock perpetual contract instruments.
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SoftBank's SB Energy Files for IPO With $439 Billion Signed Contract Backlog and 8.8GW Data Center Capacity
SoftBank-backed SB Energy has filed for an IPO, with a backlog of signed contracts totaling $439 billion and 8.8 GW of data center capacity. OpenAI is its primary customer, having invested $500 million and received approximately $5.5 billion in warrants, while also signing leases expected to contribute to near-term primary leasing revenue. NVIDIA has committed to investing $1.5 billion at the IPO price and provided a guarantee capped at $105 billion for OpenAI’s 4.25 GW lease in Ohio, which will be activated in phases as the facilities are completed.
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OpenAI Reportedly Secures Approximately $5.5 Billion in Warrants from SB Energy
Odaily News: Ahead of SoftBank-backed SB Energy's planned IPO, the company offered OpenAI a substantial incentive to secure the AI firm as a tenant for its data centers. According to IPO draft documents, OpenAI has obtained warrants valued at approximately $5.5 billion from SB Energy, following OpenAI's prior investment in the company.SB Energy is expected to publicly file its IPO documents as early as this week. The company is working with bankers and could launch its IPO as soon as next month, targeting a fundraising amount of $5 billion to $7 billion. Currently, SB Energy's data center client base consists of companies that are also its investors. The documents show that SoftBank and OpenAI plan to become tenants in three of SB Energy's data centers. A fourth data center in Schleicher County, Texas, with an installed capacity of 900 megawatts, has yet to secure a client. (The Wall Street Journal)
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SoftBank Plans $10 Billion Loan Refinancing to Boost OpenAI Investment
Odaily News: SoftBank Group is seeking an additional $10 billion loan to refinance debt related to its investment in OpenAI and raise further capital. According to sources familiar with the matter, the two-year loan carries an interest rate approximately 275 basis points above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR), with Mizuho Bank serving as the lead arranger and bookrunner. The sources requested anonymity as the matter has not yet been made public. (Bloomberg)
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SoftBank is exploring the acquisition of a majority stake in humanoid robot manufacturer 1X.
According to The Information, SoftBank is exploring acquiring a majority stake in humanoid robot manufacturer 1X.
Betting on OpenAI and SpaceX Success, Josh Kushner, Potential Buyer of the Lakers, Sees His Wealth Nearly Triple This Year
Odaily News According to reports, venture capitalist Josh Kushner has seen his wealth grow significantly this year, driven by early investments in star tech companies like OpenAI and SpaceX. The asset scale of his firm, Thrive Capital, has also nearly doubled as a result of betting on the wave of artificial intelligence.It is reported that Josh Kushner's wealth has grown nearly threefold this year, placing him among the billionaires' circle. As the founder of Thrive Capital, he previously earned substantial returns by investing in companies such as Instagram, Spotify, and OpenAI, and has become one of the most successful venture capitalists in Silicon Valley in recent years.On August 12, news broke that the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers were being sold to former Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh Kushner at a record valuation of $12.5 billion. However, Josh Kushner did not mention the Lakers deal on social media that day, instead celebrating another AI-related investment move. On the same day, Thrive Holdings, founded by Josh Kushner in 2025, completed a $2 billion funding round with investors including SoftBank, reaching a company valuation of $12.5 billion. The firm aims to acquire traditional service companies and leverage AI technology to drive business transformation.Josh Kushner said: "We are incredibly fortunate to be building during such a profound era of innovation."Over the past few months, Josh Kushner has frequently appeared at core events in the tech and capital circles. Not only has he continued to bet on the AI industry through Thrive Capital, but he has also maintained close ties with OpenAI executives. In July this year, he attended the wedding of Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce, and later participated in the annual Sun Valley billionaire conference in the U.S., where he was photographed alongside OpenAI President Greg Brockman.Market observers believe that as the AI investment boom continues, venture capital firms holding key AI assets like OpenAI are becoming some of the biggest beneficiaries. Josh Kushner, through his early bets on the AI ecosystem, has achieved massive wealth growth. (Forbes)
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NVIDIA Plans to Invest Hundreds of Millions in Data Center Power Infrastructure, Bolstering the AI Computing Supply Chain
Odaily News: NVIDIA is in deep talks with Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a data center power infrastructure developer, to invest hundreds of millions of dollars to expand its footprint in the AI infrastructure space.Cloverleaf Infrastructure is primarily responsible for securing stable power supplies and developable land for large-scale data center projects. Its current pipeline of data center power capacity exceeds 10 gigawatts (GW). If the deal goes through, NVIDIA will further lock in future data center capacity, securing the infrastructure necessary to deploy its AI chips.In recent years, as demand for AI computing power has grown rapidly, power availability has become a key constraint on data center expansion. NVIDIA has also been making continued investments in related energy infrastructure companies, including power developer Lancium and SoftBank-backed SB Energy, signaling its evolution from a chip supplier into a participant in the broader AI infrastructure ecosystem.
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Gate Launches Japanese Stock Trading, Initially Covering Approximately 300 Tokyo Stock Exchange-Listed Stocks
Odaily News - Gate has officially announced the launch of its Japanese stock trading service, initially covering approximately 300 stocks listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), including popular names such as Toyota Motor, Sony Group, SoftBank Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Nintendo, and Tokyo Electron. Users can directly trade Japanese stocks on the Gate platform using USDT, without needing to open a traditional Japanese brokerage account or exchange yen. Japanese stock trading is now available on Gate's Web interface, with the App version expected to launch soon.In terms of trading features, Japanese stocks share the same stock account and related trading capabilities as Gate's US stocks, Hong Kong stocks, and Korean stocks, supporting functions such as market data viewing, buying, selling, position management, and trade history inquiry. Japanese stock trading supports intraday sessions from 09:00–11:30 and 12:30–15:25 Japan time, corresponding to 08:00–10:30 and 11:30–14:25 UTC+8.The launch of Japanese stock trading further enriches Gate's global multi-asset trading ecosystem. The platform now supports over 10,000 US stocks and ETFs, more than 1,500 Hong Kong stocks, over 1,000 Korean stocks, and approximately 300 Japanese stocks, offering a combined total of more than 12,800 stocks and ETF assets for trading. Going forward, Gate will continue to expand into core global markets and high-quality assets, driving the integration of traditional finance and digital assets to provide users with more diversified one-stop asset allocation options.
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SoftBank Group Plans to Issue 1 Trillion Yen in Personal Bonds to Raise Funds for AI Investment
According to Nikkei News, SoftBank Group is preparing to issue corporate bonds to individual investors, with an expected issuance size of 1 trillion yen, which will become the largest corporate bond issuance to individual investors in the history of Japanese companies. This move aims to utilize funding sources such as Japanese personal savings against the backdrop of intensifying global artificial intelligence investment competition and rising funding needs. The bond has a maturity of 7 years, and issuance conditions such as the interest rate are expected to be determined in early September.
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SoftBank invests $200 million in Swiss construction robot startup Gravis Robotics
According to Bloomberg, SoftBank Group invested $200 million in Swiss startup Gravis Robotics. The company is headquartered in Zurich and primarily develops autonomous driving software for construction machinery. Gravis Robotics stated that this financing is a Series A round, but did not disclose the company valuation.
AI investment platform Thrive Holdings completes $2 billion funding round, with SoftBank among participants
Odaily News: AI investment platform Thrive Holdings has announced the completion of a $2 billion funding round, valuing the company at $12 billion, with participation from SoftBank, D1 Capital Partners, and Altimeter Capital.Thrive Holdings was founded in 2025 by Thrive Capital founder Joshua Kushner. Unlike traditional investment firms, it does not directly invest in AI model development companies. Instead, it primarily acquires traditional service enterprises and integrates AI technology into their business processes to drive efficiency gains. The company had previously secured approximately $1 billion in initial funding. (New York Times)