Tokyo 23 April 2026 (The Capital Post) – SoftBank Group is reportedly seeking to secure a US$10 billion margin loan using its shares in artificial intelligence firm OpenAI as collateral, as the Japanese conglomerate deepens its financial commitment to the rapidly growing AI sector.
According to reports citing sources familiar with the matter, the proposed loan would have a tenure of two years, with an option to extend for an additional year. The move reflects SoftBank’s increasingly aggressive strategy to expand its presence in artificial intelligence through substantial investments and leveraged financing.
The planned borrowing comes amid a broader push by SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son to position the company at the forefront of the global AI boom, even as it takes on additional debt to fund its ambitions.
The development follows a US$40 billion bridge loan secured by SoftBank in March, aimed at supporting further investments in OpenAI and meeting general corporate funding needs.
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SoftBank has already committed around US$30 billion to OpenAI through its Vision Fund, underscoring the scale of its long-term bet on the technology and its potential to reshape industries worldwide.
Neither SoftBank nor OpenAI has officially confirmed the reported loan discussions, and details of the financing arrangement remain subject to change as negotiations continue.-The Capital Post