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SoftBank Group has started planning a new artificial intelligence and robotics company called Roze AI. The company is designed to focus on building data center infrastructure using automation and autonomous systems.
Reports indicate that Roze AI may be listed in the United States with a target valuation close to $100 billion. The structure brings together robotics, energy assets, and AI-driven infrastructure development under one business model.
SoftBank is developing Roze AI as a dedicated company that combines robotics technology with data center construction. The firm plans to use autonomous robots to support the physical building of server farms in the United States. The approach aims to reduce manual construction work and speed up large-scale infrastructure deployment linked to artificial intelligence demand.
The new entity is expected to draw resources from SoftBank’s wider portfolio. This includes recent acquisitions in robotics and semiconductor design, along with infrastructure assets linked to energy and land.
Reports show that ABB’s robotics division, Ampere Computing, and DigitalBridge assets may form part of Roze AI’s foundation. The company structure remains under development, and final asset allocation has not been confirmed.
SoftBank has considered listing Roze AI in the United States, with some executives targeting a public offering in the second half of 2026. Other timelines suggest a possible delay into 2027. The company has not confirmed an official IPO date, and no revenue model has been released. The planned valuation stands near $100 billion, according to multiple reports.
Internal discussions at SoftBank show differing views on the valuation and timeline. Some executives have expressed caution about the scale and speed of the plan. One report noted doubts about the financial targets while citing internal concerns around execution risk.
A Financial Times source included a skeptical view, stating, “How much longer can they really keep this up?” The comment reflects uncertainty inside parts of the organization regarding the pace of investment and market conditions.
SoftBank has increased investment activity in artificial intelligence and infrastructure sectors. The group recently acquired ABB’s robotics unit for about $5.4 billion and purchased Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion. It also agreed to acquire DigitalBridge, a firm with stakes in data infrastructure companies. These deals provide hardware and operational components that may support Roze AI’s future operations.
The company has also taken part in large-scale AI infrastructure plans in the United States. SoftBank joined other partners in a project aimed at expanding data center capacity, with commitments reaching hundreds of billions of dollars.
In addition, the group has increased financial exposure to AI-related companies, including major investments in OpenAI. According to reports, SoftBank continues to use debt financing to support its expansion strategy, while internal discussions continue about the long-term structure of its AI and robotics businesses.
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