Meta: announces a $35 billion fundraising round to finance investments in AI

In future, it is planning to issue up to 60 billion in Class C shares

(Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - Meta aims to raise $35 billion through the issue of new Class A shares worth $22.5 billion and ‘depositary shares’ worth a further 12.5 billion to support substantial investments aimed at accelerating its artificial intelligence efforts, which are estimated at 135–145 billion by 2026. This is what the Californian group has announced, adding that in the future – without specifying a possible timeframe – it may proceed with the launch of Class C shares in order to raise a further sum of up to $60 billion.

Artificial intelligence “is creating significant opportunities for Meta both in its core business and in new products and services”, and the investments made “are already generating tangible results through greater user engagement, improved advertising performance and increased monetisation”. The group emphasises that it is pursuing new opportunities in “personal superintelligence”, in agents for individuals and businesses, and in AI-powered products and smart glasses, and is therefore investing in infrastructure and computing capacity:

The company, the statement continues, “intends to finance these investments through a balanced mix of operating cash flow, investment-grade debt, strategic partnerships and equity capital”. Meta generated $97 billion in operating cash flow in the first three quarters of 2026 and, at the end of the third quarter, held approximately $82 billion in cash, liquid instruments and marketable securities.

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