SoftBank is said to be in the works of creating a new company with a focus on robotics to streamline the construction of data centers. This initiative is also seen as a step towards a potential IPO valued at around $100 billion.
As per reports from the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal, the Japanese conglomerate is developing a business named Roze AI. The primary goal of this new entity is to enhance the efficiency of data center construction in the United States by utilizing autonomous robots for building server facilities.
The Wall Street Journal mentioned that SoftBank is contemplating an IPO for this new venture, with some executives eyeing a potential listing as soon as the second half of 2026. The Financial Times added that the estimated valuation for the IPO could soar up to $100 billion, although there have been internal concerns within SoftBank regarding the proposed valuation and the timeline for the public listing.
SoftBank has a history of supporting various tech ventures, with varied degrees of success, such as Zume, an AI-driven food delivery startup that closed down in 2023 after substantial investment.
