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Sources on how SoftBank's $11B junk bond sale landed, despite investor

Sources on how SoftBank's $11B junk bond sale landed, despite investor questions about OpenAI's listing timeline, data center plans, and SB Energy's delayed IPO

TL;DRSoftBank raised $11B in bonds despite investor concerns about its AI and energy bets.

Why it matters: Shows how mega-funds can secure capital even with unclear timelines—affects startup funding cycles and AI infrastructure momentum.

SoftBank Group Corp.'s billionaire founder Masayoshi Son has said he's “all in” on AI. The conglomerate's record $11.1 billion junk bond deal …

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