SoftBank's AI Data Center Expansion Strategy
Main Take
SoftBank's acquisition of DigitalBridge signals a significant commitment to expanding its AI infrastructure. This strategic investment aims to bolster capabilities in data management and connectivity for advanced AI applications.
Who Should Care
Expect increased interest in AI infrastructure investments as companies pursue similar strategies.
This acquisition may lead to advancements in AI capabilities as infrastructure improves.
Look for new opportunities in designing and optimizing data centers for AI workloads.
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SoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4B to scale AI data centers
SoftBank Group announced on December 29, 2025 that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DigitalBridge Group in an all‑cash deal valuing the digital infrastructure investor at about $4 billion. Follow‑up coverage on December 30 emphasized that SoftBank aims to use DigitalBridge’s data center and connectivity portfolio to underpin its expanding AI and Artificial Super Intelligence strategy.
SoftBank $4B DigitalBridge buy turbocharges global AI data centers
SoftBank Group said on December 30 (China time) it will acquire U.S. digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge for $4 billion in cash at $16 per share. The deal, framed as a push to build next‑generation AI data centers, is expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending approvals.
SoftBank Group buys DigitalBridge for $4bn to scale ASI data centers
SoftBank Group said it has agreed to acquire US digital infrastructure investor DigitalBridge in a deal valuing the company at about $4 billion, paying $16 per share for all outstanding common stock. The acquisition, announced on December 29 and detailed in Japanese coverage on December 30, 2025, is aimed at strengthening SoftBank’s next‑generation AI data center and Artificial Superintelligence (ASI) platform ambitions.([group.softbank](https://group.softbank/news/press/20251229?utm_source=openai))
SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge in $4B AI data center push
SoftBank Group announced on December 29 it will acquire U.S.-listed digital infrastructure manager DigitalBridge for $16 per share, valuing the deal at about $4 billion. The acquisition, expected to close in the second half of 2026, is framed as a cornerstone of SoftBank’s plan to build out global data center and connectivity capacity for next‑generation AI services.([group.softbank](https://group.softbank/en/news/press/20251229?utm_source=openai))
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SoftBank's acquisition of DigitalBridge signals a significant commitment to expanding its AI infrastructure. This strategic investment aims to bolster capabilities in data management and connectivity for advanced AI applications.
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3 eventsSoftBank to acquire DigitalBridge for $4B
The confirmed acquisition of DigitalBridge by SoftBank for $4 billion is a key development in the expansion of AI data centers.
SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge for $4B
The acquisition of DigitalBridge by SoftBank for $4 billion is a significant move to enhance its AI data center capabilities.
SoftBank Group buys DigitalBridge for $4bn
This acquisition is a strategic step for SoftBank to scale its AI data center operations, marking a notable investment in digital infrastructure.