StocksMediumUpdated•Originally published 9 October 2026•Updated 9 October 2026•
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SoftBank Seeks $100 Billion from Gulf Investors for AI Expansion
Key Facts
1Masayoshi Son has held talks with investors in the UAE in recent weeks to secure funding for AI ventures.
SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son is seeking to raise up to $100 billion from Gulf investors to fund a new wave of artificial intelligence investments. The Financial Times reported that Son has held talks with investors in the UAE in recent weeks to secure the capital.
The move is part of the Japanese conglomerate's strategy to lead in AI infrastructure and chip-related ventures. SFTBY closed at $17.9 on October 8, 2026, with the stock trading between a session low of $17.73 and a high of $19.14.