The investment from Softbank is equal to roughly 2% of Intel

In sum – what to know:

$2B vote of confidence – SoftBank will invest $2B in Intel, becoming its fifth-largest shareholder as the U.S. chipmaker struggles to regain ground in advanced semiconductors and foundry services.

Intel under continued pressure – Despite an 18% rebound in 2025, Intel lost 60% of its value last year, faces political scrutiny in Washington, and has yet to secure major foundry customers.

SoftBank’s rising AI clout – Backed by investments in Arm, Ampere, OpenAI, and Trump’s Stargate initiative, SoftBank is emerging as a heavyweight in chips and AI infrastructure.

Intel and SoftBank said Monday that the Japanese conglomerate will invest $2 billion in the struggling U.S. chipmaker.

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