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SoftBank to Launch Roze AI for Robotics Data Centers, Eyes $100B US IPO[1][3][5]

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SoftBank Group is launching Roze AI, a new autonomous robotics company designed to automate data center construction across the United States. The company is preparing for a US initial public offering as early as the second half of 2026, with executives targeting a $100 billion valuation—positioning it among the largest infrastructure IPOs ever attempted. SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son is driving the venture as part of the conglomerate's broader artificial intelligence strategy. The Financial Times first reported the plans on April 29, 2026, with SoftBank confirming key details the following day.

The exact scope of Roze AI's operations and the specific robotics technology it will deploy remain undisclosed. Internal disagreement exists within SoftBank regarding both the proposed valuation and the aggressive timeline for going public. The company plans to hold an analyst day in July 2026 at a Texas data center facility, though the full details of that event have not been announced.

For practitioners tracking infrastructure investment and AI sector developments, this venture signals SoftBank's commitment to robotics automation amid intensifying global competition for data center capacity. The $100 billion valuation target reflects the sector's current momentum but also represents significant execution risk—SoftBank's track record includes failed ventures like its pizza-making robot company Zume. Attorneys advising on AI infrastructure deals, robotics investments, or competing data center automation projects should monitor Roze AI's progress toward the analyst day and any regulatory filings that precede the anticipated IPO.

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