By Efosa Udinmwen
Publication Date: 2025-11-13 22:10:00
- SoftBank sold its entire 32.1 million Nvidia shares for $5.83 billion
- The sale funded $22.5 billion investment into OpenAI and AI tools
- Stake sales were part of SoftBank’s broader “asset monetization” strategy
SoftBank’s decision to sell all its Nvidia shares has drawn sharp attention from investors already wary of overheated AI valuations.
The Japanese conglomerate sold its entire 32.1 million-share holding for about $5.83 billion, ending a position that dates back to Nvidia’s early rise as the chip industry’s leading AI supplier.
Nvidia shares slipped roughly 2% after the sale, though analysts say the move may have less to do with doubts about Nvidia and more with SoftBank’s urgent need for liquidity.
A strategic move – or something more?
New Street Research analyst Rolf Bulk noted the sale “should not be seen” as a lack of confidence in Nvidia but rather a practical decision.
SoftBank reportedly needs at least $30.5 billion for new investments in the last quarter of the year, with $22.5 billion allocated to OpenAI and another $6.5 billion to Ampere.
The total represents more investment in one quarter than in the previous two years combined.
“We want to provide a lot of investment opportunities for investors, while we can still maintain financial strength,” said SoftBank’s chief financial officer, Yoshimitsu Goto, during an investor presentation.
