SoftBank secures $40B bridge loan to fund its OpenAI bet

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SoftBank secures $40B bridge loan to fund its investment in OpenAI

advanced Published 27 Mar 2026

Action Steps

SoftBank secures a $40B bridge loan from major banks
The loan will be used to fund SoftBank's $30B follow-on investment in OpenAI
The investment is expected to close by March 2027, when the loan matures
Once the investment closes, SoftBank's cumulative stake in OpenAI will total approximately $64.6B

Who Needs to Know This

Investment and finance teams at SoftBank and OpenAI will benefit from this deal, as it provides the necessary funding for SoftBank's $30B follow-on investment in OpenAI

Key Insight

💡 SoftBank is making a significant investment in OpenAI, totaling $64.6B, representing roughly 13% of the company