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OpenAI Reportedly Slated for $500 Million SoftBank Investment
Investments // September 30, 2024

Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly planning to invest in OpenAI’s multi-billion dollar funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

AI Surge Drives Tech Industry Growth for Micron, Alibaba and Perplexity
artificial intelligence // June 27, 2024

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is reshaping the tech landscape, with industry giants and startups reporting significant gains and attracting major investments. Memory chip maker Micron Technology announced robust quarterly results fueled by AI demand, while eCommerce giant Alibaba.com rolled out AI tools to empower...

SoftBank’s Vision Fund Suffers Amid Tech Stock Slide
Investments // May 10, 2022

SoftBank’s Vision Fund, a $100 billion pool of money designed to fund tech startups, is suffering from the market’s tech selloff, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (May 10). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

SoftBank Vision Fund Moves Toward $450 Million Investment In Swiggy
Investments // April 15, 2021

The SoftBank Vision Fund is preparing to invest $450 million in Indian food delivery startup Swiggy, Indian publication The Economic Times reported, after a few years of sitting on the sidelines as the sector grew. Bengaluru-based Swiggy would likely be valued at $5 billion. Get...

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SoftBank Reportedly Eyeing $1.5 Billion OpenAI Stock Purchase

November 27, 2024
SoftBank reportedly wants to purchase $1.5 billion in OpenAI stock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing […]

OpenAI Reportedly Slated for $500 Million SoftBank Investment

September 30, 2024
Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly planning to invest in OpenAI’s multi-billion dollar funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

SoftBank’s Vision Fund Suffers Amid Tech Stock Slide

May 10, 2022
SoftBank’s Vision Fund, a $100 billion pool of money designed to fund tech startups, is suffering from the market’s tech selloff, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday (May 10). Get...

SoftBank Vision Fund Moves Toward $450 Million Investment In Swiggy

April 15, 2021
The SoftBank Vision Fund is preparing to invest $450 million in Indian food delivery startup Swiggy, Indian publication The Economic Times reported, after a few years of sitting on the...