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SoftBank

Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato

Description

SoftBank provides wireless communication services such as mobile phones.

Investor Profile

SoftBank has backed more than 9 startups, with 4 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 3 rounds, about 33% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.

Investment Focus Highlights

  • Concentrates on Series B, Series E, Grant rounds (top funding stages).
  • Majority of deals are located in United States, Mexico, Japan.
  • Strong thematic focus on Automotive, Manufacturing, Finance.
  • Led 3 rounds in the past year.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (22%)
  • Series E (22%)
  • Grant (11%)
  • Series A (11%)
  • Series H (11%)
  • Private Equity (11%)
  • Series Unknown (11%)

Country Focus

  • United States (44%)
  • Mexico (33%)
  • Japan (22%)

Industry Focus

  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Finance
  • Semiconductor
  • E-commerce
  • Broadcasting
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Virtual Reality
  • Battery
  • Chemical Engineering
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Who does SoftBank frequently co-invest with?

Warner Media
Warner Media
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
VMS Asset Management
VMS Asset Management
Asia, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Co-Investments: 1
The Madison Square Garden Company
The Madison Square Garden Company
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
Comcast Ventures
Comcast Ventures
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
CITIC Group Corporation
CITIC Group Corporation
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1
RSE Ventures
RSE Ventures
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 1
NetEase
NetEase
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Dick Clark Productions
Dick Clark Productions
North America, California, United States, Santa Monica
Co-Investments: 1
Formation 8
Formation 8
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
Founder H Fund
Founder H Fund
Asia, Beijing, China, Beijing
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does SoftBank often collaborate with?

PG
Peter Guber
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SoftBank?

Kavak

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

KAVAK is an online platform that offers insight into buying and selling used cars.

AutomotiveE-CommerceE-Commerce PlatformsOnline Portals
Private EquityApr 16, 2025
Amount Raised: $127,000,000
Merama

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Merama provides funding, expertise, and resources to help digitally native brands grow and expand their presence.

Consumer GoodsE-CommerceFinanceRetail
Series UnknownApr 2, 2025
Amount Raised: $45,000,000
Cybereason

La Jolla, California, United States

Cybereason is a cybersecurity company that offers a comprehensive platform for endpoint protection, detection, and response.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareIntrusion DetectionNetwork Security
Series HMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
PXP

Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan

PXP is a green tech development firm that develops clean energy using next-generation photoelectric conversion elements.

GreenTechManufacturingRenewable EnergySemiconductor
Series ADec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,963,572
Rapidus

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Rapidus aims to develop the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

ElectronicsProduct DesignProduct ResearchSemiconductor
GrantNov 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $51,982,232
Spruce

Austin, Texas, United States

Spruce develops a platform that enables individuals to receive services in their homes through a mobile app.

AppsConsumer LendingHousekeeping ServiceLaundry and Dry-cleaning
Series BJul 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Konfio

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Konfio is a financial services platform for businesses

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingSoftware
Series ESep 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $110,000,000
Octillion Power Systems

Hayward, California, United States

Octillion Power Systems is a provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries for industrial and vehicle applications.

AutomotiveBatteryChemical EngineeringEnergy StorageManufacturing
Series ESep 1, 2018
NextVR

Newport Beach, California, United States

NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentVirtual Reality
Series BAug 9, 2016
Amount Raised: $80,000,000

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