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SoftBank Approves Final $22.5 Billion Investment in OpenAI Amid Corporate Restructuring

BNReportOctober 29, 2025October 29, 202506 mins

Key Highlights Introduction: SoftBank Deepens Its Bet on Artificial Intelligence In a landmark funding move, SoftBank Group Corp has reportedly approved a $22.5 billion second tranche to complete its $30 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence powerhouse behind ChatGPT and GPT-5, according to The Information. The decision, approved by the board, hinges on…

OpenAI Employees Plan $6 Billion Stock Sale to SoftBank and Others, Valuing Firm at $500B

BNReportAugust 19, 2025August 19, 202506 mins

OpenAI employees are preparing a $6 billion stock sale to investors including SoftBank, Thrive Capital, and Dragoneer, potentially boosting the ChatGPT maker’s valuation to $500 billion—making it the most valuable startup in the world.