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SoftBank acquires AI data center chipmaker Ampere for $6.5b
SoftBank Group Corp announced on Mar. 19 that it will acquire US-based chipmaker Ampere Computing in an all-cash deal valued at US$6.5 billion.
Ampere, founded in 2018 by former Intel president Renee James, specializes in central processing unit (CPU) chips for data centers, focusing on applications in AI.
Ampere’s CPUs, built on Arm architecture, are used by Oracle, which will sell its stake in the company along with Carlyle Group.
With this acquisition, Ampere joins Arm Holdings under SoftBank, strengthening its AI-focused chip portfolio.
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| 19-Mar-2025 🔒 SoftBank scores big as Google buys Wiz for $32b SoftBank triples investment in Wiz after Google acquires the cybersecurity firm for $32B, marking a historic tech deal. |
| 14-Mar-2025 🏢 SoftBank to build $677m AI data center in former Sharp factory SoftBank to invest $677M in a data center in Osaka by 2026, focusing on AI model training with client data. |
| 11-Mar-2025 🚘 SoftBank-backed self-driving firm Wayve nears market launch Wayve Technologies nears launch of its AI-driven driver-assistance system, partnering with US and German automakers. |
| 06-Mar-2025 ⚖️ SoftBank-backed cybersecurity CEO quits in funding battle Eric Gan resigns as Cybereason CEO amid board conflicts and financial struggles, raising doubts about the company’s future. |
| 03-Mar-2025 🤖 SoftBank said to borrow $16b for AI investment SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son plans to borrow $16B for AI investments, with an additional $8B by 2026, boosting AI initiatives. |
| 12-Feb-2025 📉 SoftBank reports $2.4b loss in Q3 SoftBank faces a $2.4B Q3 loss, driven by Vision Fund declines, as it commits to a $500B AI initiative with OpenAI. |
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