Softbank leads OpenAI's $40 billion funding round
SoftBank and OpenAI announced a major partnership on Monday that includes billions in annual spending and a new joint venture focused on the Japanese market.<br /> The article Softbank leads OpenAI's $40 billion funding round appeared first on THE DECODER. [...]
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SoftBank wants to borrow $10 billion against its OpenAI stake. The spread tells you what the banks think.
Summary: SoftBank is seeking a $10 billion margin loan backed by its OpenAI shares at SOFR + 425 basis points (~7.88%), a two-year term with one-year extension. The loan sits atop a $40 billion bridge [...]