SoftBank to invest $500 million in Sam Altman's OpenAI: Report

SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI

SoftBank’s Vision Fund has agreed to invest $500 million in OpenAI’s latest funding round, which values the developer of ChatGPT at $150 billion before the investment, a person familiar with the deal said. The deal would represent SoftBank’s first investment in the Sam Altman-led company. ...

SoftBank to Invest $500 Million in OpenAI, the Information Reports

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SoftBank to invest $500 mln in OpenAI, The Information reports

Japanese telecom company SoftBank's Vision Fund will invest $500 million in OpenAI's latest funding round, The Information reported on Monday, citing a person familiar with the deal.

SoftBank rises on possible US$500 million investment in OpenAI

SoftBank’s stock rebounded, helped by the Japanese company’s possible participation in an OpenAI funding round.

SoftBank to invest $500 million in OpenAI amid $6.5 billion funding round: Report

OpenAI is reportedly in discussions to raise $6.5 billion from various investors, with a valuation of $150 billion. Thrive Capital is expected to lead the funding round, with Microsoft Corp.—OpenAI’s largest investor—also participating.

SoftBank to Invest $500M in OpenAI for the First Time—Is It Late to the Party?

SoftBank is looking to invest in OpenAI for the first time. The Japanese conglomerate helmed by billionaire Masayoshi Son has reportedly agreed to chip in $500 million via its second Vision Fund in a round that values the ChatGPT maker at a staggering $150 billion, The Information reported today (Sept. 30). The round is set to be led by Thrive Capital, which is investing $1 billion. Other participants could include Microsoft, Nvidia, Tiger Globa…