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SoftBank plans robotics and AI firm in the US to build data centers — aims for $100 billion valuation and an IPO this year

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SoftBank plans robotics and AI firm in the US to build data centers — aims for $100 billion valuation and an IPO this year
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SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son plans to launch a U.S.-based AI and robotics company called Roze focused on building data centers, with ambitions for a $100 billion valuation and an initial public offering this year. The company is increasing its AI investments despite past volatility and mixed returns from earlier tech bets. SoftBank has previously made significant gains from investments in ARM and Alibaba but also suffered major losses from ventures like WeWork.

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Tech Industry SoftBank plans robotics and AI firm in the US to build data centers — aims for $100 billion valuation and an IPO this year News By Jowi Morales published 1 May 2026 Masayoshi Son wants to create an AI and robotics company to build AI data centers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Getty Images / China News Service) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is doubling down on the company’s AI investments with his plan to create and list Roze in the U.S.

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