Odaily Planet Daily reports that, according to sources, SoftBank Group is seeking up to $40 billion in loans, primarily to finance its investment in OpenAI, which would be its largest-ever dollar-denominated borrowing. Some sources indicated that this transitional loan has a term of approximately 12 months and is underwritten by four banks, including JPMorgan Chase. Negotiations with the banks are ongoing, and specific details may change. The potential scale of the loan underscores SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son’s aggressive strategy to position the company as a key player in the global AI boom. As of the end of last December, SoftBank held approximately 11% of OpenAI, and to support its continued bet on OpenAI, SoftBank has sold assets including shares in NVIDIA. (Jinshi)
SoftBank Seeks $4 Billion Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment
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SoftBank is seeking a $4 billion loan to increase its stake in OpenAI, with JPMorgan Chase among the underwriters. The 12-month loan is intended to support a cryptocurrency investment strategy focused on high-growth AI assets. SoftBank has already sold NVIDIA shares to fund this move. As of December 2025, the firm holds an 11% stake in OpenAI. The risk-to-reward ratio of this bet remains a key consideration for investors monitoring SoftBank’s AI initiatives.
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