Broadcom Nears $70 Billion Debt Financing Deal for AI Infrastructure
Broadcom Inc. is nearing a debt financing deal of up to $80 billion, with the initial target set at $70 billion, according to reports from CNBC and Bloomberg. The funding will support an initiative involving AI companies like Anthropic through custom chip infrastructure developed by Broadcom. A senior tranche of approximately $45 billion and a junior tranche around $35 billion are expected, though details remain flexible. The deal is structured via a special-purpose vehicle (SPV), allowing Broadcom to avoid directly carrying the debt on its balance sheet while still participating in AI infrastructure growth. This approach aligns with an earlier June 2026 partnership between Broadcom and firms like Apollo Global Management and Blackstone, which committed $35 billion for Anthropic's computing expansion using Broadcom’s chips. The financing highlights durable demand from major AI labs planning long-term compute capacity expansions rather than short-term spending. However, risks remain if customers default on payments or credit markets tighten before the deal closes.
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