SoftBank could raise up to $20 billion in bonds to invest in OpenAI: Report - BusinessToday
SoftBank could raise up to $20 billion in bonds to invest in OpenAI: Report - BusinessToday
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SoftBank could raise up to $20 billion in bonds to invest in OpenAI: Report
SoftBank could raise up to $20 billion in bonds to invest in OpenAI: Report
SoftBank is discussing a $10 billion–$20 billion bond sale with investment banks, and the sale could happen as early as September.
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Aug 26, 2026 5:12 PM IST
SoftBank has already took out a $40 billion bridge loan to help finance its OpenAI investment earlier this year.
SoftBank has reportedly committed to investing nearly $65 billion in OpenAI by October, 2026. However, to invest a massive amount, it is currently trying to raise a huge amount of money through bonds. According to a Bloomberg report, SoftBank is discussing a $10 billion–$20 billion bond sale with investment banks, and the sale could happen as early as September.
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The investment company has already funded the AI startup through borrowed money. The report highlighted that it took out a $40 billion bridge loan to help finance its OpenAI investment earlier this year. Now it plans to raise money through bonds and use some of that money to repay the $40 billion loan.
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Although the deal is not yet finalised, which means the amount, timing, and structure could still change.
Why SoftBank investment matter?
The massive investment amount showcases SoftBank’s trust in growing AI demand, and particularly in OpenAI. The investment company may have a funding gap of more tha