SoftBank Group Founder Masayoshi Son to Raise $100 Billion to Invest in Chip Venture to Compete with Artificial Intelligence Chip Providers Including Nvidia, Project Code-Named Izanagi
17th February 2024 | Hong Kong
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son has been reported to be raising $100 billion to invest in a chip venture to compete with artificial intelligence chip providers including Nvidia, with the project code-named Izanagi. SoftBank Group is a key investor in UK chipmaker Arm, which has a market value of $131 billion. In February 2024, Softbank UK chipmaker Arm share price has increased +151% to $131 billion market value (16/2/24) since IPO 5 months ago in September 2023. In September 2023, Softbank UK chipmaker Arm IPO at $54.5 billion valuation at $51 per share on Nasdaq, with share price increasing 19.1% from IPO price ($51, 14/9/23 IPO) and closing at $60.75 with $62.3 billion market capitalization at the end of 1st week trading (15/9/23). Earlier in September 2023, Arm had set terms for the IPO (Initial Public Offering, 21/8/23), targeting to raise $4.87 billion at $52.3 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow was reported to be starting at the end of August or the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. More info below:
“ SoftBank Group Founder Masayoshi Son to Raise $100 Billion to Invest in Chip Venture to Compete with Artificial Intelligence Chip Providers Including Nvidia, Project Code-Named Izanagi “
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm Share Price Increased +151% to $131 Billion Market Value Since IPO 5 Months Ago in September 2023, IPO with $54.5 Billion Valuation at $51 Per Share on Nasdaq
17th February 2024 – Softbank UK chipmaker Arm share price has increased +151% to $131 billion market value (16/2/24) since IPO 5 months ago in September 2023. In September 2023, Softbank UK chipmaker Arm IPO at $54.5 billion valuation at $51 per share on Nasdaq, with share price increasing 19.1% from IPO price ($51, 14/9/23 IPO) and closing at $60.75 with $62.3 billion market capitalization at the end of 1st week trading (15/9/23). Earlier in September 2023, Arm had set terms for the IPO (Initial Public Offering, 21/8/23), targeting to raise $4.87 billion at $52.3 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow was reported to be starting at the end ofAugust or the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank Securities are the underwriters and Raine Securities is the financial advisor. More info below:
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm IPO at $54.5 Billion Valuation at $51 Per Share on Nasdaq, Share Price Increased 19.1% Closing at $60.75 with $62.3 Billion Market Capitalization at the End of 1st Week Trading
16th September 2023 – Softbank UK chipmaker Arm has IPO at $54.5 billion valuation at $51 per share on Nasdaq, with share price increasing 19.1% from IPO price ($51, 14/9/23 IPO) and closing at $60.75 with $62.3 billion market capitalization at the end of 1st week trading (15/9/23). Earlier in September 2023, Arm had set terms for the IPO (Initial Public Offering, 21/8/23), targeting to raise $4.87 billion at $52.3 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow was reported to be starting at the end ofAugust or the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank Securities are the underwriters and Raine Securities is the financial advisor. More info below:
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm IPO Targeting to Raise $4.8 Billion at $52.3 Billion Valuation, Acquired by Softbank in 2016 for $29.2 Billion
9th September 2023 – Softbank UK-based chipmaker Arm has set terms for the IPO (Initial Public Offering, 21/8/23), targeting to raise $4.87 billion at $52.3 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow was reported to be starting at the end ofAugust or the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank Securities are the underwriters and Raine Securities is the financial advisor. More info below:
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm Files for IPO Targeting to Raise $10 Billion at $60 Billion to $70 Billion Valuation, Acquired by Softbank in 2016 for $29.2 Billion
25th August 2023 – Softbank UK-based chipmaker Arm has filed for an IPO (Initial Public Offering, 21/8/23) targeting to raise $10 billion at $60 billion to $70 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow had been reported to be starting at the end of August or the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. Barclays, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Mizuho, Bank of America, Citigroup and Deutsche Bank Securities are the underwriters and Raine Securities is the financial advisor. More info below.
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm Prepares for IPO in September 2023 at $60 Billion to $70 Billion Valuation, Acquired by Softbank in 2016 for $29.2 Billion
4th August 2023 – Softbank UK-based chipmaker Arm is preparing for an IPO (Initial Public Offering) in September 2023 at $60 billion to $70 billion valuation, having been acquired by SoftBank in 2016 for $29.2 billion. The Arm IPO roadshow had been reported to be starting on the 1st of week September 2023. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. More info below.
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm Prepares for Nasdaq IPO at $30 Billion to $70 Billion Valuation with $8 Billion Capital Raise, Acquired by Softbank in 2016 for $29.2 Billion
11th March 2023 – Softbank UK-based chipmaker Arm prepares for Nasdaq IPO (Initial Public Offering) at $30 billion to $70 billion valuation with $8 billion capital raise. Arm was founded in 1990 (Advanced RISC Machines Ltd) as a joint venture between Acorn Computers, Apple, and VLSI Technology. In 2016, SoftBank Group acquired Arm for $29.2 billion (£24.3 billion). In 2020, Nvidia announced a takeover of Arm but the deal collapsed in 2022. Arm is the leading technology provider of processor IP, offering the widest range of processors to address the performance, power, and cost requirements of every device. In 2022 Q3, Arm reported total revenue $746 million and EBITDA of $450 million.
Softbank UK Chipmaker Arm Prepares for Nasdaq IPO at $30 Billion to $70 Billion Valuation with $8 Billion Capital Raise
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