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Artificial Intelligence

SoftBank Bets $5.4 Billion on AI-Powered Robotics

October 8, 2025
Man in suit interacting with a white and gray robotic arm with ABB logo.

SoftBank is investing $5.4 billion to acquire ABB's robotics division, marking a major return to robotics and expanding its automated…

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Artificial Intelligence

OpenAI Seeks $40B in New Funding From Investors

July 23, 2025
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, speaks to reporters, holding a phone and surrounded by microphones from Bloomberg and CNBC.

OpenAI is seeking an additional $40 billion in funding, potentially one of the largest private tech fundraisings, with SoftBank contributing…

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Business

NomuPay Secures $40M from SoftBank at $290M Valuation

June 3, 2025
Peter Burridge and Jun Shimba shake hands; Nomupay and SB Payment Service logos displayed.

NomuPay, an Ireland-based fintech startup, secured $40 million in Series C funding from SoftBank's SB Payment Service, valuing the company…

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