Archive · 5 Aug 2025
SoftBank Boosts Nvidia, TSMC Stakes in AI Push
SoftBank, a big tech investor, is putting more money into companies like Nvidia and TSMC, who make the special chips needed for AI.
The company's boss, Masayoshi Son, is betting big on AI.
He's also selling some of its older investments to get money for these new AI investments.
Son hopes to build a big AI empire and is working on large projects.
His goal is for SoftBank to become a top player in the AI world.
SoftBank is increasing its investments in Nvidia and TSMC, focusing on AI hardware.
SoftBank's stake in Nvidia increased to about $3 billion by the end of March.
The Vision Fund has monetized nearly $2 billion of assets in the first half of 2025.
SoftBank is pursuing partnerships and investments to play a central role in AI.
SoftBank's plans include a data center with OpenAI and an AI manufacturing hub.
- Who
- SoftBank Group and its founder Masayoshi Son.
- What
- SoftBank is increasing its investments in AI-related companies.
- When
- By the end of March.
- Where
- Cambridge, UK, and Arizona.
- Why
- To capitalize on the growth of the AI industry.
Investors
Analysts
Investor Sentiment
Investors
See SoftBank as a way to ride the US startup’s momentum.
Analysts
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- Nvidia Stake
- $3 billion (approx.)
- TSMC Shares
- $330 million (approx.)
- Oracle Shares
- $170 million (approx.)
- Vision Fund Asset Monetization
- $2 billion (approx.)
- SoftBank Market Cap
- $119 billion (approx.)