SoftBank Expands Syndicate for $40 Billion Loan to Finance Investment in OpenAI
SoftBank Group has broadened the syndicate backing its record $40 billion bridge loan used to finance an investment in OpenAI, according to a Bloomberg report. The company added 21 new lenders to support this financing arrangement, which is one of the largest loans ever arranged for an artificial intelligence firm. The move reflects growing institutional confidence in AI and highlights SoftBank's strategic bet on OpenAI as it seeks long-term value from its stake. By expanding the lender base, SoftBank aims to distribute risk more broadly among global financial institutions while securing favorable terms for such a large-scale loan.
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