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business22 days ago•3 min saved

SB Energy Delays $50bn IPO Amid AI Demand Fears and Junk-Rated Debt Talks

SB Energy, a SoftBank-backed data centre developer, has slowed its initial public offering timeline despite targeting a $50bn valuation. The delay follows lukewarm investor interest in a potential $4.9bn debt sale, which would carry a junk credit rating, and broader market skepticism regarding AI demand. The company, which has no operational data centres yet, faces scrutiny over its heavy reliance on OpenAI and the need for $174bn in future investment.

via Financial Times|

#ai-infrastructure #business #data-centres

business1 month ago•3 min saved

SoftBank-Backed AI Data Center Files for IPO Tied to OpenAI and Nvidia

SB Energy, backed by SoftBank, OpenAI, and Nvidia, filed for an SEC IPO as none of its data centers are operational and it has yet to generate data-center revenue; the company’s outlook hinges on OpenAI’s performance and substantial early-stage losses, with a targeted $5–7 billion raise and a Nasdaq listing under SBE, aided by Nvidia financing and OpenAI ties, while facing risks from data-center backlash, regulatory changes, and potential tech obsolescence.

via CNBC|

#business #ipo #nvidia

technology1 month ago•1 min saved

OpenAI’s Ohio AI Hub Tied to Nvidia-Backed, Massive Energy Buildout

OpenAI is moving forward with a massive Ohio data center featuring 8 IT-gigawatts of compute backed by Nvidia for up to $105 billion in lease/power guarantees to SB Energy; the plan includes at least 10 GW of new energy generation and a 20-year lease, with capacity expected in 2028, as part of a broader push to host large gas-powered AI campuses on Cold War–era sites.

via Axios|

#data-center #energy-generation #nvidia

business1 month ago•1 min saved

Nvidia eyes up to $3B stake in SB Energy for OpenAI Ohio data center project

According to The Information, Nvidia is negotiating up to $3 billion in SB Energy—SoftBank's energy unit—to back OpenAI's planned Ohio data center campus, part of roughly $100 billion in credit support; the deal could be staged with half the funds at signing and the rest around SB Energy's anticipated IPO, though Reuters could not immediately verify the report.

via CNBC|

#business #data-center #nvidia

business9 months ago•1 min saved

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy and Stargate Expansion

OpenAI and SoftBank are investing $1 billion in SB Energy to expand AI data center infrastructure for the Stargate initiative, including building a large data center in Texas and deploying AI tools for SB Energy employees, as part of a broader push to support AI growth through significant energy infrastructure investments.

via Reuters|

#ai-data-centers #business #openai

business9 months ago•2 min saved

OpenAI and SoftBank Invest $1 Billion in SB Energy

OpenAI and SoftBank are investing $1 billion in SB Energy to support the expansion of AI infrastructure, including building a large data center in Texas, as part of a broader strategic partnership and the Stargate initiative aimed at scaling AI capabilities and infrastructure development.

via CNBC|

#ai-infrastructure #business #data-centers