SoftBank raises $40 billion via loan for OpenAI, operations

Anabelle Colaco
30 Mar 2026, 09:27 GMT+10

SoftBank Group has secured a US$40 billion loan through a bridge facility to support further investment in OpenAI, and for general corporate purposes, the company said
The Japanese investor said the facility, which matures in March 2027, was arranged with a group of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, and MUFG Bank
SoftBank has previously agreed to invest $30 billion in OpenAI through its Vision Fund 2

TOKYO, Japan: SoftBank Group has secured a US$40 billion loan through a bridge facility to support further investment in OpenAI, and for general corporate purposes, the company said.

The Japanese investor said the facility, which matures in March 2027, was arranged with a group of lenders including JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, Mizuho Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp, and MUFG Bank.

SoftBank has previously agreed to invest $30 billion in OpenAI through its Vision Fund 2.

The company said the bridge loan is unsecured.

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