Insider Brief
- SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a U.S.-based AI and robotics company called Roze focused on building data centers, according to Reuters citing the Financial Times, with executives reportedly targeting a valuation of about $100 billion.
- Reuters said Masayoshi Son is pursuing the effort as SoftBank expands investments tied to AI infrastructure, including backing for OpenAI and the Stargate data center project in the United States.
- CNBC reported Roze could combine SoftBank’s existing energy, land and infrastructure assets with ABB Robotics and other holdings, though the proposed timeline and valuation remain subject to change amid geopolitical and market uncertainty.
SoftBank Group is planning to create and list a U.S.-based AI and robotics company called Roze focused on building data centers, according to Reuters, citing a report from the Financial Times. The report said the company could go public as early as this year, with executives targeting a valuation of about $100 billion.
Reuters said Masayoshi Son is pursuing the listing as SoftBank increases its AI investments, including backing for OpenAI and the Stargate data center project in the United States. The report also noted that SoftBank’s related holdings include ABB Robotics and DigitalBridge.
CNBC reported Roze could combine existing SoftBank energy, land and infrastructure assets along with ABB Robotics, which SoftBank agreed to acquire last year, as the company expands its AI investments and infrastructure ambitions. CNBC noted that the plans remain subject to change and that some SoftBank executives view the proposed timeline and valuation as ambitious amid broader geopolitical and market uncertainty.
