Softbank

Investor type

VC

Founded

1981

AUM

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Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

$100+ m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America South America Europe Middle East Africa Asia Australia and others
Investor profile last updated: 21 August, 2026

Profile

SoftBank Group Corp. provides telecommunication services. The Company also operates ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) and fiber optic high-speed Internet connection, e-Commerce businesses, and Internet based advertising and auction businesses.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Digital Edtech E-commerce/Marketplace Internet and Web Services Mobile/Apps Other Robotics

Contacts

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Jeffrey Housenbold Managing Partner
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Partner
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FAQs about Softbank

Softbank is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $100+ m.
Softbank is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.
Softbank was founded in 1981.
Softbank invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Digital, Edtech, E-commerce/Marketplace, Internet and Web Services, Mobile/Apps, Other, Robotics.
Softbank invests in companies and startups in North America, South America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and others.
Softbank invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
Softbank usually invests $100+ m on average.
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