SoftBank Group

A Japanese investment holding company with interests in technology, artificial intelligence and telecommunications.

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Sector: Holdings
Materials on FinFly: 2
Covered since: October 9, 2026
Latest story: October 20, 2026
Official source: group.softbank/en

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IT · October 20, 2026

OpenAI Races to Raise $30 Billion at Valuation Above $1.4 Trillion

OpenAI is rushing an investment round at a valuation above $1.4 trillion to beat Anthropic's IPO and raise about $30 billion from existing investors.

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Economy · October 9, 2026

SoftBank Plans to Raise Up to $100 Billion from Gulf Investors for AI Investments

Japan's SoftBank Group intends to raise up to $100 billion from investors in the Persian Gulf countries to finance a new wave of investments in artificial intelligence technologies. The company's head, Masayoshi Son, has already held talks with high-ranking officials, including representatives of the UAE.

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