Alphabet, the parent company of Google, has successfully raised $85 billion through a record-breaking stock sale aimed at bolstering its AI initiatives. Initially set to raise $40 billion, investor demand led to an oversubscription, allowing the company to secure $45 billion instead. Notably, Berkshire Hathaway acquired $10 billion worth of shares. CEO Sundar Pichai stated that these funds will support the company's multi-year investment strategy in AI infrastructure and data centers. With an expected capital expenditure of up to $190 billion in 2023, this stock sale reflects strong investor interest in AI, potentially influencing the upcoming IPOs of companies like Anthropic and OpenAI, amidst a projected $8 trillion in AI spending over the next five years.
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Alphabet Raises Record-Breaking $85 Billion for AI Investments
TechCrunch· Julie Bort· Friday, June 5, 2026
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