OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle’s $500B Stargate Project Eyes Future UK Investment : US Pioneer Global VC DIFCHQ SFO NYC Singapore – Riyadh Swiss Our Mind

President Donald Trump’s ambitious $500 billion Stargate Project is eyeing future investment potential in the UK, according to the Financial Times. The Stargate project is backed by Japan’s SoftBank Group (SFTBY), Oracle (ORCL), and artificial intelligence (AI) magnate OpenAI. The companies are looking for investments outside of the U.S. for building the global infrastructure required to support powerful AI models.

 

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UK Aims to Become an Emerging Global Hub for AI

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is promoting the country as the emerging global hub for AI opportunities, with the aim to establish the UK as an AI “superpower.” The country is promising access to vast energy resources, availability of public data for model training, as well as creating dedicated data center zones for infrastructure development. Meanwhile, Germany and France are also looking as strong investment candidates, thanks to their tremendous electricity supply. The report added that the international expansion will only happen if the project back in the States proves successful.

Sam Altman-led OpenAI has touted the UK as one of its next favored destinations for expanding AI investments. In February, Altman said that he would love to do a “Stargate Europe” project. The AI startup has already spread its wings across the European continent, with offices in London, Paris, Brussels, and Munich. The Microsoft (MSFT) backed company has also lobbied European authorities to relax their laws surrounding AI development. According to the report, the European Commission recently announced plans to boost its AI data center investments and simplify rules around its AI Act to accelerate development in the sector.

Launched in January 2025, the Stargate Project plans to invest up to $100 billion in data center infrastructure during its initial phase, with an aim to invest a total of $500 billion over the next four years. Construction is already underway on the first data center plant in Abilene, Texas, and the team is looking at 16 other states as potential sites for future buildings. SoftBank is leading the first round of funding, and is strategizing to invest capital through both equity and debt channels. However, Trump’s sweeping tariffs threaten to disrupt Stargate’s ambitions, as they stand to jeopardize global supply chains and hike up the prices of goods imported to the U.S.

Which Stocks Will Benefit from Stargate?

We used TipRanks Stock Comparison Tool to identify which company among the potential beneficiaries of Project Stargate is the most favored by analysts. Investors can choose to invest in any of these companies after thorough research.

Currently, Taiwan Semiconductor(TSM), Nvidia (NVDA), and Microsoft score Wall Street’s “Strong Buy” consensus rating, with NVDA stock offering the highest upside potential among them.

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Fortaris Capital Advisors Welcomes Jay Donly, Managing Director

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Jay Donly Joins Fortaris Capital Advisors as Managing Director, Bringing Over Three Decades of Federal and State Investigative Leadership

Fortaris Capital Advisors, the fastest-growing corporate investigations firm in the United States, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Donly as Managing Director. A seasoned law enforcement professional with more than 30 years of experience, Mr. Donly brings an exceptional record of leadership and investigative expertise spanning multiple federal and state agencies.

Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Donly has served in critical roles across the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (DHS OIG), U.S. Treasury, U.S. Border Patrol, Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS), and the State of Florida. At DHS OIG, he held senior leadership positions including Director of Field Operations and Special Agent in Charge, where he oversaw 31 field offices nationwide. His work led major investigations into internal corruption, disaster fraud, and smuggling, safeguarding public trust and holding institutions accountable.

At Fortaris, Mr. Donly will lead national and international investigative efforts, providing strategic oversight and expert guidance in matters involving public integrity, cross-border risk, and large-scale fraud investigations.

Kevin M. Cronin, Principal at Fortaris Capital Advisors, stated:

“Jay’s depth of experience and leadership in high-stakes investigations is unparalleled. His integrity, operational command, and investigative instincts make him a powerful asset to our clients and to the Fortaris team. We’re proud to welcome him on board.”

Mr. Donly’s appointment reinforces Fortaris Capital Advisors’ commitment to delivering elite investigative, intelligence, and advisory services in the most complex and sensitive matters across sectors.

About Fortaris Capital Advisors

Fortaris Capital Advisors is a corporate investigations firm in the United States, specializing in business intelligence, litigation support, fraud, and white-collar crime investigations. Led by a team of former government, law enforcement, and industry leaders, Fortaris provides tailored solutions to clients navigating serious legal, financial, and reputational risk.

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