SoftBank is launching SB Neo, a U.S.-based neocloud business that will be 51% owned by SoftBank Corp. and 49% owned by SoftBank Group, with plans to commence operations in FY27, ending in March 2028. This initiative aligns with a broader trend in the technology sector, where companies are establishing dedicated U.S. operations to cater to hyperscalers and businesses that need specialized compute resources. SB Neo will leverage SoftBank’s planned 10GW-scale energy and AI infrastructure to provide AI training and inference compute services to U.S. enterprises.

SB Neo: Newly formed business entity created specifically to deliver neocloud services targeted at the American market. It will focus on providing AI training and inference capabilities to enterprises and large-scale computing providers. The venture draws on existing group resources in energy and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
SoftBank Corp.: Japanese telecommunications company specializing in mobile networks, broadband services, and digital infrastructure solutions. It maintains a primary focus on domestic operations while supporting broader group initiatives in emerging technology areas. The entity is taking the lead role in establishing and operating the new U.S. neocloud venture.
SoftBank Group: Global technology investment and holding company with interests across telecommunications, AI, and infrastructure sectors. It collaborates with its subsidiaries on strategic projects involving advanced computing and energy resources. The group is participating in the formation of the dedicated U.S. entity for AI-related cloud services.

Market Expansion: Companies in the technology sector are pursuing dedicated U.S. operations to serve hyperscalers and businesses requiring specialized compute.
AI Infrastructure: Technology firms continue to develop large-scale energy and computing resources to support enterprise AI workloads.