# SoftBank Doubles Down on OpenAI

> SoftBank borrows $11 billion to fund $10 billion OpenAI investment.
- Title: SoftBank Doubles Down on OpenAI · Cloud Wars | Shortify
- Summary: SoftBank borrows $11 billion to fund $10 billion OpenAI investment. SoftBank uses bond sales to finance its third $10 billion OpenAI investment, signaling…
- Keywords: softbank, openai, bonds, investment, cloud wars, Doubles
- Source: Cloud Wars — https://cloudwars.com/cloud-wars-minute/softbank-doubles-down-on-openai-with-massive-10-billion-investment
- Author: Kieron Allen
- Published: 2026-10-07T11:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: softbank, openai, bonds, investment, ai, cloud wars
## SoftBank's $10 Billion OpenAI Move
SoftBank plans a $10 billion investment in OpenAI through bond sales to fund AI innovation.
## Bond Financing Details
SoftBank will issue $11 billion in senior unsecured bonds, with $10 billion in USD and $1 billion in euros.
## Third Tranche of Investment
This is SoftBank's third tranche of OpenAI funding, expected to close on October 1.
## Largest Asian Bond Deal
If completed, this will be the largest corporate bond deal by a non-financial company in Asia Pacific and Japan.
## Not a Bank
SoftBank is an investment holding company, not a bank, using debt to fund OpenAI.
## Signaling Confidence
The bond financing shows SoftBank's strong confidence in OpenAI's future success.
## Key takeaway

SoftBank uses bond sales to finance its third $10 billion OpenAI investment, signaling confidence in the AI firm.