SoftBank completes massive $41 billion investment in OpenAI to secure 11% stake
SoftBank has finalized its $41 billion investment in OpenAI, securing an 11% stake. Learn about Masayoshi Son's AGI vision and the $500 billion Stargate Project.
Masayoshi Son isn't just betting on AI; he's buying the table. SoftBank announced Wednesday that it's now a major owner of OpenAI, holding an 11% stake after completing a colossal $41 billion investment cycle.
Breaking down the SoftBank OpenAI $41 billion investment
According to reports from AFP, the Japanese tech giant finished the second tranche of the deal, injecting $22.5 billion into the ChatGPT creator. This finalizes a roadmap first unveiled in April and cements SoftBank's position as a pivotal player in the AI landscape.
| Funding Source | Amount (USD) |
|---|---|
| SoftBank Vision Fund | $30 billion |
| Third-party Co-investors | $11 billion |
| Total Investment | $41 billion |
Vision of AGI and the Stargate Project
The 68-year-old founder Masayoshi Son noted his deep alignment with OpenAI's mission. He's particularly focused on Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), the threshold where computers outperform humans in complex tasks. Sam Altman praised SoftBank's scale, stating it helps OpenAI move faster.
Beyond capital, the companies are co-leading the Stargate Project, a massive $500 billion initiative with Oracle to build US-based AI infrastructure. This follows SoftBank's acquisition of data center investor DigitalBridge earlier this week for $4 billion, showcasing a clear push for physical AI dominance.
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