SoftBank Eyes $2 Billion Bond Sale to Expand AI Funding and OpenAI Partnership
SoftBank Group Corp. is preparing a major return to the international bond market with plans to raise $1.5 billion to $2 billion. The proceeds will fuel its aggressive push into artificial intelligence, including an expanded partnership with OpenAI. This follows an earlier bond issuance and underscores Masayoshi Son's commitment to dominating AI infrastructure.
The Japanese conglomerate may also issue €500 million in euro-denominated bonds, though details remain fluid. Market conditions and investor appetite will determine final terms. SoftBank's spokesmen declined to comment beyond confirming ongoing discussions.
At the heart of this financial maneuver lies 'Stargate'—Son's $500 billion vision for AI dominance over the next decade. The bond offerings signal institutional confidence in SoftBank's ability to monetize next-generation technologies, though specific crypto implications remain unclear.
