SoftBank in Talks to Acquire DigitalBridge, Boosting Its AI-Infrastructure Footprint
GeokHub
Contributing Writer
TOKYO / BOCA RATON — Dec 5 (GeokHub) SoftBank is reportedly in advanced negotiations to acquire DigitalBridge, a global digital-infrastructure firm, in what would be a significant move to expand SoftBank’s holdings in AI-linked data centers, fiber networks, and other internet backbone assets.
If the deal goes through — potentially by year-end — SoftBank will gain control over DigitalBridge’s extensive portfolio: data centers, fiber and edge-network infrastructure, small cells, and other digital-infrastructure investments across the globe. DigitalBridge currently oversees a large base of assets managed on behalf of investors, including leading edge-infrastructure holdings.
The announcement sent DigitalBridge’s stock sharply upward, as investors reacted to the possibility of the acquisition. Market watchers say the move underscores growing demand for infrastructure capable of supporting AI workloads, cloud services, and next-generation networking — assets SoftBank appears intent on consolidating.
For SoftBank, acquiring DigitalBridge aligns with a broader strategy: rather than just backing software or chip-makers, the company seems to be doubling down on the “plumbing” of the digital economy — data centers, connectivity, and infrastructure quietly powering AI, cloud, and internet services worldwide.
The deal, if completed, could reshape the landscape for digital-infrastructure investment, giving SoftBank a stronger asset base to support AI-related growth globally.
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