Masayoshi Son

SoftBank completed its $40 billion investment commitment into OpenAI across two closings, achieving approximately 11% ownership stake as of December 2025.

“Chairman & CEO of SoftBank commenting on alignment with OpenAI's AGI vision and humanity-focused approach.”

SoftBank agreed to acquire data center firm DigitalBridge for $4 billion ($16 per share) to strengthen its AI infrastructure foundation as part of its artificial intelligence strategy.

“SoftBank CEO and Chairman justifying the acquisition as strengthening AI data center infrastructure foundation.”

SoftBank is investing $2 billion in Intel shares at $23 per share to secure strategic partnership in semiconductor manufacturing and support US-based advanced chip production capacity amid Intel's financial struggles.

“Chairman & CEO of SoftBank Group; quoted on strategic investment rationale and belief in Intel's future role in US semiconductor manufacturing.”

SoftBank Group enters definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge for $4 billion to scale AI data center and connectivity infrastructure for next-generation AI services.

“He announced SoftBank's acquisition of DigitalBridge to build AI infrastructure and completed a $40 billion investment in OpenAI.”

SoftBank is liquidating billions in major asset stakes and planning a PayPay IPO to fulfill its $22.5B funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end, as OpenAI's valuation has tripled to ~$900B.

“Racing to close a $22.5 billion funding commitment to OpenAI by year-end, selling Nvidia stake and slowing other dealmaking to focus on AI investments.”

Masayoshi Son's $5.8 billion divestment of Nvidia to go all-in on AI reflects his characteristic high-risk betting strategy, though his track record shows mixed results with major bets like WeWork and Uber.

“Cashed out his entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to go all in on AI investments.”