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Alphabet (Announcement): $80bn capital raise

Alphabet is raising $80bn to increase investment in AI infrastructure and compute, among other things, as demand for AI products continues to grow.
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The raise is structured in three parts. An initial $30bn offering and a further $10bn investment secured from Berkshire Hathaway. The remaining $40bn will be raised through a drip-fed mechanism, not starting until the third quarter, and subject to market conditions.

The $30bn offering and $10bn placement is part of their plan to fund investments into the AI infrastructure buildout. The remaining $40bn will be used for tax obligations and general corporate purposes.

The shares were down 0.7% in after-hours trading.

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Matt-Britzman
Matt Britzman
Senior Equity Analyst

Matt is a Senior Equity Analyst on the share research team, providing up-to-date research and analysis on individual companies and wider sectors. He is a CFA Charterholder and also holds the Investment Management Certificate.

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Published: 2nd June 2026