SoftBank Seeks $40 Billion Loan to Fund OpenAI Investment
SoftBank is reportedly seeking up to $40 billion in bridge financing to expand its investment in OpenAI, underscoring CEO Masayoshi Son’s aggressive bet on artificial intelligence.
Nvidia Says $100B Investment Into OpenAI Is Likely Off the Table
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the company’s $30 billion investment in OpenAI could be its last before the AI startup pursues an initial public offering. The chipmaker also indicated its $10 billion investment in Anthropic may mark the end of its funding commitments to major AI model developers.
OpenAI Raises $110 Billion at $730 Billion Valuation
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Maria Konash
OpenAI secured $110 billion in new funding at a $730 billion pre-money valuation, backed by SoftBank, NVIDIA, and Amazon to expand AI infrastructure and global reach.
OpenAI Reportedly Closes $100 Billion Funding Round, Valuation Above $850 Billion
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Maria Konash
OpenAI is reportedly closing a funding round expected to exceed $100 billion, potentially boosting its valuation beyond $850 billion as it invests heavily in AI infrastructure.
Arm Shares Rise After Nvidia Sells Remaining Stake
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Olivia Grant
Arm shares gained after Nvidia disclosed it sold its remaining stake, marking a shift in its investment ties while maintaining a long-term licensing relationship.
SoftBank Profit From OpenAI Faces Scrutiny Amid AI Spending
SoftBank is set to report gains from its OpenAI investment, but investors are closely watching how the firm will finance ongoing AI commitments amid rising leverage and asset sales.
Amazon in Talks for Up to $50 Billion OpenAI Investment
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Maria Konash
Amazon is in early discussions to invest tens of billions of dollars in OpenAI, a move that could deepen its position in the global AI race and make it the startup’s largest new backer.
Nvidia, Amazon, Microsoft Weigh Up to $60B OpenAI Investment
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Maria Konash
Nvidia, Amazon, and Microsoft are in talks to invest as much as $60 billion in OpenAI, according to a report. The discussions underscore intensifying competition and rising costs in advanced AI development.
Intel Warns of Supply Shortages, Shares Drop 14%
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Olivia Grant
Intel shares fell 14% after the chipmaker issued soft guidance and warned of a supply shortage, raising concerns over its foundry business and AI competitiveness.
OpenAI Launches Stargate Community Energy Plan to Offset Data Center Electricity Costs
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Olivia Grant
OpenAI has unveiled the Stargate Community plan to ensure its AI data centers do not raise local electricity costs while expanding energy infrastructure.
Emergent Races to a $300M Valuation With a $70M Series B Just Months After Its Last Raise
Emergent secured $70 million in new funding just months after its Series A, highlighting strong investor demand for AI-powered coding platforms.
Robotics Startup Skild AI Raises $1.4B at $14B+ Valuation
Skild AI raised nearly $1.4 billion to advance a unified foundation model designed to control multiple types of robots. The funding values the company at more than $14 billion.
SoftBank Reportedly Completes $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI
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Olivia Grant
SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, increasing its stake above 10%. The funding supports AI infrastructure initiatives, joint ventures, and OpenAI’s broader growth, including plans for a potential IPO.
SoftBank and Nvidia in Talks to Invest $1B in Skild AI
SoftBank and Nvidia are negotiating a $1 billion investment in Skild AI, potentially valuing the robotics-focused AI startup at $14 billion, reflecting strong investor interest in humanoid robotics.
Cristiano Ronaldo Becomes Investor and Global Partner of Perplexity
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Olivia Grant
Cristiano Ronaldo has taken an equity stake in Perplexity and will serve as a global partner, marking one of the most high-profile collaborations between elite sports and AI search technology.
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