SoftBank Group has completed its acquisition of DigitalBridge, in a deal worth around $3.1 billion.
The deal was completed on September 30, 2026, making DigitalBridge a controlled subsidiary of SoftBank.
At the time, SoftBank said the acquisition would help it build, expand and finance the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of AI services and applications.
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO, Masayoshi Son, said: “As AI transforms industries worldwide, we need more compute, connectivity, power, and scalable infrastructure.
“DigitalBridge is a leader in digital infrastructure, and this acquisition will strengthen the foundation for next-generation AI data centres, advance our vision to become a leading ASI platform provider, and help unlock breakthroughs that move humanity forward.”
The company will continue to operate independently under the leadership of CEO Marc Ganzi.
Ganzi said: “The buildout of AI infrastructure represents one of the most significant investment opportunities of our generation.
“SoftBank shares our DNA as builders and long-term investors committed to scaling transformational digital infrastructure. Their vision, capital strength, and global network will allow us to accelerate our mission with greater flexibility, invest with a longer-term horizon on behalf of our investors, and better serve the world’s leading technology companies as they scale their AI ambitions.”
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