# SoftBank plans to establish and float a standalone artificial intelligence robotics and data center company called Roze in the U.S. The Japanese investment firm aims to list Roze as soon as this year at a targeted valuation of $100 billion, the Financial Times reported.

*genai · news · 2026-04-30 · The Japan Times *

## Key points

- SoftBank plans to create a new AI robotics and data center company, Roze, in the U.S.
- SoftBank targets a $100 billion valuation for Roze, aiming to list it as early as 2024.
- Masayoshi Son is leading the Roze spinoff to help offset massive AI investment outlays.
- Roze would compete in data center expansion amid industry concerns over sustainability and scale.

**Companies:** SoftBank, Meta Platforms, Amazon.com, Nvidia, Arm Holdings
**Countries:** Japan, United States

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