SoftBank's $40 Billion Unsecured Bet: OpenAI's IPO Clock Starts Ticking
Imagine borrowing $40 billion with zero collateral, due in just 12 months. SoftBank just did it — all to double down on OpenAI, betting the farm on a blockbuster IPO.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- SoftBank's $40B unsecured, 12-month loan signals high confidence in OpenAI's near-term IPO.
- Total SoftBank investment in OpenAI now exceeds $60B, dwarfing past tech bets.
- This mirrors historical infrastructure booms, positioning AI as the next platform shift.
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Originally reported by TechCrunch - AI
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