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Alphabet Raises $80 Billion in Stock Sales — Berkshire Hathaway Invests $10B to Fund Google's Massive AI Infrastructure Buildout

Google parent company plans $80B equity raise including underwritten offering and at-the-market program; expects to spend $180-190B on capex in 2026 as AI demand exceeds available supply, joining Microsoft, Meta, Amazon in $700B collective AI spending

By 19Network Editorial Team · Jun 2, 2026 · 5 min read

Google Alphabet headquarters campus in Mountain View California with Google logo and financial stock charts showing $80 billion equity raise

Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced plans Monday to raise $80 billion through stock sales, including a $10 billion investment by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway, to fund massive artificial intelligence infrastructure expansion as demand for AI solutions exceeds available supply.

Alphabet announced Monday it plans to sell $80 billion in stock, including through a $10 billion investment by Berkshire Hathaway, marking one of the largest equity raises in technology company history. The capital will primarily fund expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, data centers, and computing capacity as the company experiences unprecedented demand for AI solutions from enterprises and consumers. The equity raise includes an underwritten offering and at-the-market program, with proceeds directed toward expanding AI infrastructure. Alphabet stated the company is experiencing strong demand for AI solutions and services from enterprises and consumers at levels exceeding available supply. Around $30 billion of the share sale program is earmarked specifically for expanding AI computing infrastructure to meet this growing demand. Berkshire Hathaway's $10 billion investment signals confidence in Alphabet's AI strategy and long-term value proposition. Warren Buffett's company has historically avoided technology investments, making this stake particularly notable. The investment suggests Berkshire views Alphabet's AI infrastructure buildout as essential rather than…