SoftBank aims to raise up to $630m with two new SPACs

Artificial intelligence-related companies to be targets for acquisition

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SoftBank Group's investment unit has announced plans to establish two new special purpose acquisition companies and raise up to $630 million.. © Reuters

RYO IGAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- SoftBank Group's investment unit has announced plans to establish two new special purpose acquisition companies and raise up to $630 million.

In the U.S., SPACs are being increasingly listed for the purpose of acquiring other companies. With high demand from investors, SoftBank will raise additional capital by establishing the two SPACs.

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