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SoftBank’s $118 Billion Arm Problem
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Japanese technology investor, SoftBank, holds a 90% stake in chip designer Arm, positioning itself well in the AI market. However, monetizing their stake could prove challenging, mainly due to the small public float causing volatility and limited selling options. The value of SoftBank's stake in Arm currently exceeds its own market value. Options to cash out include using the Arm stake as collateral or engaging in prepaid forward contracts. SoftBank's handling of previous holdings, such as Alibaba, offer glimpses into their potential strategies.
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SoftBank to acquire US semiconductor firm Ampere for $6.5 billion
Economic Times
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4m ago
Medial
SoftBank Group announced a $6.5 billion acquisition deal for US semiconductor firm Ampere, driven by the growing demand for chips amid the AI boom. The acquisition, expected to close by late 2025, requires regulatory approval. Ampere, specializing in high-performance, energy-efficient AI technology based on the ARM platform, complements SoftBank’s majority stake in Arm Holdings. This move strengthens SoftBank's AI ventures, alongside a joint initiative with OpenAI to advance AI infrastructure in the US.
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Elon Musk reacts to SoftBank-OpenAI’s $500 billion AI project, says ‘they don’t have the money’
Economic Times
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6m ago
Medial
Elon Musk commented on OpenAI and SoftBank’s $500 billion 'The Stargate Project,' suggesting they lack the necessary funds. The project aims to build AI infrastructure in the US with Masayoshi Son as chairman and SoftBank and OpenAI as lead partners. While SoftBank manages finances, OpenAI oversees operations. Oracle, MGX, Arm, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Oracle are involved as investors and technology partners. Construction has started in Texas, leveraging Azure and Nvidia for AGI research.
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SoftBank's funding drought worst since 2014, Tiger Global’s deal count least in 5 years
Money Control
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2y ago
Medial
SoftBank’s prolonged absence and Tiger Global's significant deceleration underscores the cautious approach of investors towards India's startup ecosystem. The two are among the country’s largest global investors, having infused more than $18 billion in the past nine years.
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SoftBank raises $4.8 billion from T-Mobile share sale, term sheet shows
Economic Times
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1m ago
Medial
SoftBank raised $4.8 billion by selling 21.5 million T-Mobile shares at $224 each, a slight discount to the closing price of $230.99. Despite the sale, SoftBank remains T-Mobile's second-largest shareholder behind Deutsche Telekom. Prior to the sale, SoftBank owned 7.52% of T-Mobile, valued at approximately $22.76 billion. The sale follows SoftBank’s acquisition of T-Mobile shares worth $7.59 billion after merging its U.S. telco Sprint with T-Mobile.
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India Plans To Take DPIs To 50 Nations In Next 5 Years: Nilekani
Inc42
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10m ago
Medial
Nandan Nilekani mentioned that India's Digital Public Infrastructures (DPIs) have been implemented in 15 countries. He emphasized that the startup ecosystem leveraging these DPIs is valued at over $100 billion. Between 2014 and H1 2024, Indian startups have secured more than $150 million in funding, resulting in the emergence of 118 unicorns within the country.
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Unicorn Club Of 2024: 6 Startups Crossed $1 Bn Valuation Mark
Inc42
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8m ago
Medial
India's unicorn count has reached 118 with the addition of six new startups in 2024. These startups, including Perfios and RateGain, have collectively raised over $100 billion in funding. MoneyView was the only fintech company to join the unicorn club this year. The majority of the new unicorns are based in Bengaluru, the country's leading startup hub.
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SoftBank's Arm to ask for $47 to $51 per share in IPO
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The price range, which has not been previously reported, would translate into a valuation for Arm of roughly between $50 billion and $54 billion, and an offering of $5 billion to $5.4 billion. It would make Arm the most valuable company to list in New York since electric car maker Rivian Automotive debuted in 2021.
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SoftBank posts profit for second straight quarter as Vision Fund steadies
YourStory
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2d ago
Medial
SoftBank Group reported a net profit of 421.83 billion yen in Q1 FY25, with its Vision Fund achieving gains due to strong mark-ups in holdings like Coupang and Swiggy. Despite SoftBank’s cautious investment approach in India recently, its Indian portfolio, including Lenskart and Meesho, could offer substantial returns through upcoming IPOs. AI remains a strong focus, with a pared-down plan for a data center in Ohio in collaboration with OpenAI.
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SoftBank buys Foxconn's Ohio plant to jumpstart Stargate AI push: Report - The Economic Times
Economic Times
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1d ago
Medial
SoftBank Group is acquiring Foxconn's Ohio electric vehicle plant to launch its $500 billion Stargate data center project with OpenAI and Oracle. This acquisition marks SoftBank's strategic push into AI infrastructure. Foxconn did not immediately comment on the transaction, and SoftBank could not be reached for comment. The intention is to utilize this new facility to advance innovative AI technologies, signaling a significant shift in SoftBank’s business strategy towards embracing AI infrastructure advancements.
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SoftBank books another quarterly loss, as investment hits offset Arm
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
SoftBank Group reported a loss of 789 billion yen ($5.22 billion) for its latest quarter, marking its fourth consecutive quarter in the red. The loss was attributed to write-downs of some investments and the weakened yen, which increased the cost of its dollar-denominated debt. While SoftBank successfully launched an IPO for chip designer Arm, the proceeds were not counted as earnings since Arm remains a subsidiary. The Vision Fund investment unit recorded a profit of 21.4 billion yen, but excluding gains from Arm, the Vision Funds collectively lost 583 billion yen.
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