The Capital Call

Dev.to / 6/14/2026

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Alphabet priced an $84.75 billion equity raise on June 2—the largest in tech history—to fund major AI-focused capital spending on data centers, chips, and power.
With planned capex of $180–$190 billion in 2026 (about double 2025), the article argues Alphabet’s free cash flow is moving toward near-zero, creating a heavy need for external funding.
The investment demand appears strong, with Google Cloud revenue up 63% year over year in Q1 2026 and a backlog rising to over $460 billion, much of which is expected to convert into revenue within 24 months.
Berkshire Hathaway’s $10 billion private placement into the equity offering is highlighted as a signal: Berkshire is portrayed as investing based on disciplined capital-allocation math tied to returns on invested capital.
The core question raised is whether Alphabet’s aggressive spend is justified by real, near-term infrastructure purchase orders—or whether the company risks needing to fund expansion even further via more capital raises.

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