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SoftBank’s $40 billion loan for OpenAI stake gets 21 new lenders
SoftBank Group's significant $40 billion bridge loan aimed at financing its investment in OpenAI has garnered attention from 21 new lenders during its syndication phase. This move adds approximately $7 billion to the facility, with major contributions from banks like First Abu Dhabi Bank, GIC, and Standard Chartered. The bridge loan, signed in March, is poised to generate over $100 million in fees for underwriters and illustrates the intense competition in tech financing.
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Published 27 Jul 2026, 05:45 UTC2 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- SoftBank's loan for OpenAI totals $40 billion.
- 21 new lenders have been attracted to the loan syndication.
- The loan is one of the largest bridge financings in the Asia-Pacific region.
- Initial interest margin is about 250 basis points over SOFR.
- SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son committed over $60 billion to OpenAI.
Interesting facts
- The loan syndication was launched due to high interest despite concerns over OpenAI's market competition.
- The interest rate is currently set to 6.14% based on current SOFR levels.