SoftBank has secured a $40 billion loan to cover its $30 billion investment in OpenAI following the AI company’s $110 billion fundraising last month, the Japanese conglomerate announced. The loan, unsecured and with a 12-month term, must be repaid or refinanced next year, suggesting lenders anticipate OpenAI’s likely public listing this year, as reported by CNBC. The loan is facilitated by JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and four Japanese banks. OpenAI’s potential IPO might be one of the largest ever, which could provide SoftBank the needed liquidity to resolve the debt promptly. SoftBank’s total investment in OpenAI now exceeds $60 billion.
Why SoftBank’s New $40B Loan Indicates a 2026 OpenAI IPO
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