SoftBank Group plans to establish and list a standalone AI robotics and data center company, Roze, in the US as soon as this year at a targeted $100 billion valuation, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Founder Masa

2026-04-30

SoftBank Group plans to establish and list a standalone AI robotics and data center company, Roze, in the US as soon as this year at a targeted $100 billion valuation, the Financial Times reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Founder Masayoshi Son is leading the effort as the firm ramps up investment in AI, including major commitments to OpenAI. The move comes as SoftBank increases borrowing to fund its strategy amid questions over the sustainability of global data center spending.