The funding marks SoftBank’s largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe to date.
June 1, 2026
SoftBank revealed plans to invest $87.3B in AI infrastructure in France, targeting the development of 5 gigawatts of data center capacity.
The Japan-based conglomerate said on May 31 that the investment will consist of an initial $53 billion over the next five years, delivering 3.1 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031.
This outlay will include data centers in Loon-Plage, Bosquel and Bouchain.
