SB Energy filed for an IPO backed by SoftBank and OpenAI to fund power infrastructure for AI data centers, including solar, battery storage, and natural gas projects. Analysts project $511 billion in
bloomberg · 2026-09-01 03:15
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son predicts nuclear fusion will replace natural gas for powering AI data centers by 2040, citing surging investment and government goals despite technical challenges.
bloomberg · 2026-07-13 20:04
SoftBank plans to invest in Tokyo Electric Power Co. to secure power for AI expansion, as TEPCO seeks capital ties to offset Fukushima cleanup costs and business turnaround challenges.
bloomberg · 2026-06-23 21:22
France announced €93 billion in foreign investment pledges at its Choose France summit, creating over 15,600 jobs across sectors including AI, renewable energy, steel, packaging, and pharmaceuticals.
reuters · 2026-06-01 06:47
SoftBank has hired banks to prepare IPOs for energy developer SB Energy and AI robotics spinoff Roze, targeting valuations over $50 billion each. The listings aim to capitalize on investor demand for
reuters · 2026-05-26 12:07
SoftBank-backed SB Energy has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO to fund its expanding power and data center infrastructure portfolio, which includes 5 gigawatts of energy capacity.
reuters · 2026-05-20 14:43
SoftBank plans large-scale battery cell manufacturing at its Osaka plant to power AI data centers, partnering with Cosmos Lab and DeltaX. The facility targets 1 GWh annual capacity, aiming for ¥100 bi
bloomberg · 2026-05-10 20:24
SoftBank plans to build a major battery production line in Osaka to power its AI data centers within five years. The venture targets several gigawatt hours capacity, exploring lithium iron phosphate a
bloomberg · 2026-04-23 14:00