{"id":14350,"date":"2026-04-30T02:05:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:05:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.startupecosystem.ca\/news\/softbanks-ambitious-plans-for-new-ai-and-robotics-company-roze\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T02:05:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T06:05:47","slug":"softbanks-ambitious-plans-for-new-ai-and-robotics-company-roze","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupecosystem.ca\/news\/softbanks-ambitious-plans-for-new-ai-and-robotics-company-roze\/","title":{"rendered":"SoftBank&#8217;s Ambitious Plans for New AI and Robotics Company Roze"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>SoftBank is creating a new AI and robotics company named Roze, focusing on automating the construction of data centers in the U.S. The venture aims to improve efficiency by using autonomous robots. SoftBank is planning for an IPO by the second half of 2026, targeting a valuation of $100 billion. The initiative is part of SoftBank&#8217;s broader strategy to leverage AI and automation in industrial sectors. However, there is internal skepticism regarding the valuation and timeline of the IPO. 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