SoftBank Invests $1.5 Billion in OpenAI via Employee Share Buyout

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SoftBank Invests $1.5 Billion in OpenAI via Employee Share Buyout
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OpenAI is allowing its employees to sell $1.5 billion worth of shares to SoftBank in a new tender offer, as SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son seeks a larger stake in the AI startup. This follows SoftBank's previous $500 million investment in OpenAI during a $6.6 billion funding round. Employees have until December 24 to decide on participation, with the offer price matching the last funding round. The investment will be made through SoftBank's Vision Fund 2.

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