OpenAI's undefined revenue streams fumbled a $30 billion investment but later saw a $500 billion kickback with "a clear focus of converting to a for-profit entity"

Workers on the stage as they prepare for a SoftBank Group Corp. news conference in Tokyo, Japan.

What you need to know

• SoftBank's CFO recently revealed the institution had the chance to invest a low valuation of $30 billion in OpenAI but pulled back due to a lack of well-established revenue streams.
• The institution recently invested $500 billion in OpenAI's $6.6 billion round of funding, citing a stronger revenue base and focus on converting to a for-profit entity.
• SoftBank admits the ChatGPT maker could face critical developmental issues in the future. However, its multi-billion partnership with Microsoft and access to its Azure Cloud Computing services places it in a unique position to scale greater heights.