by Vivian Nguyen
Dec. 5, 2025
Key Takeaways
– SoftBank Group is in talks to acquire DigitalBridge Group, an alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure.
– DigitalBridge manages data centers and telecommunications towers and is expanding into AI data centers in Asia through partnerships such as with KT in South Korea.
SoftBank Group is reportedly negotiating to acquire DigitalBridge Group, a specialist alternative asset manager focused on digital infrastructure. The potential deal would broaden SoftBank’s holdings in data centers, telecom towers and related assets, reinforcing its position in global digital infrastructure investment.
DigitalBridge manages a portfolio that includes data centers and telecommunications towers and has been expanding in Asia. The firm recently partnered with South Korea’s KT to build next‑generation AI data centers, underscoring its strategic push into AI infrastructure and regional growth.
SoftBank has been active in the data center sector, backing operators and pursuing significant deals as demand for capacity and AI‑ready facilities grows. The company also adjusts stakes across technology and advertising technology businesses as part of its portfolio strategy.
DigitalBridge has been streamlining assets amid broader industry consolidation, including the sale of its Digita Group subsidiary to GI Partners. The reported acquisition talks with SoftBank fit into a trend of consolidation in technology infrastructure as investors seek scale to meet rising data and AI compute needs.
