SoftBank Group Corp. is in talks to invest as much as another $30 billion in Sam Altman's OpenAI, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal, citing people familiar with the knowledge of the matter. The maximum amount SoftBank is considering is $30 billion, Reuters and WSJ reported quoting people familiar with the matter. OpenAI, known widely for creating AI chatbot ChatGPT, is seeking up to $100 billion in new capital from investors, the WSJ previously reported. According to that report, the investment round could value the company to as much as $830 billion if OpenAI succeeds in raising the funds. The Tokyo-based company had amassed an 11% stake in OpenAI, injecting $22.5 billion just last month.

Source: Mint January 28, 2026 08:49 UTC