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SoftBank Exits Nvidia Stake, Invests $22.5B in OpenAI
11 Nov
Summary
- SoftBank sells entire $5.8B stake in Nvidia
- Reports $16.2B net profit in Q3 2025
- Invests $22.5B in OpenAI through Vision Fund 2
In a significant development, Japanese technology investment firm SoftBank has announced the sale of its entire $5.8 billion stake in US chipmaker Nvidia. The move, which took place in the months leading up to November 2025, has resulted in a substantial net profit of 2.5 trillion yen ($16.2 billion) for SoftBank in the July-September quarter of 2025.
Despite this exit from its Nvidia investment, SoftBank remains actively involved in AI-related projects with the chipmaker, including a $500 billion data center initiative. Additionally, the firm is making a substantial $22.5 billion investment in OpenAI through its Vision Fund 2, further solidifying its commitment to the rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector.
The sale of SoftBank's Nvidia stake and its continued involvement in AI-driven ventures underscore the company's strategic focus on emerging technologies and its ability to capitalize on lucrative opportunities in the rapidly changing tech landscape.
