Softbank Vision Fund

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

1981

AUM

-

Location

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Investment Ticket

$1-5 m

Investment Stage

Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe Asia

Investor profile last updated: 22 August, 2026

Profile

SoftBank Vision Fund is a venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 1990. The firm is part of the SoftBank Group and is led by Masayoshi Son. It has a team of 59 people, including 25 partners, and focuses on leveraging technology to drive the Information Revolution. The fund is known for its large-scale investments and its commitment to supporting ambitious founders with scalable visions.

The fund primarily invests in sectors such as AI, telecommunications, robotics, IoT, and clean energy, with a focus on Series C and later stages. It has a significant presence in the United States and China, among other regions. The SoftBank Vision Fund II, launched in 2019, has a size of $65.8 billion and continues to support innovative companies across various industries.

Notable investments by SoftBank Vision Fund include ByteDance - social media platform, Uber - ride-sharing service, DoorDash - food delivery service, Coupang - e-commerce platform, and Arm - semiconductor company. These investments highlight the fund's focus on transformative technologies and its role in shaping the future of global industries.

Industry

Transportation Telecommunications Software Robotics Real Estate Fintech Internet of Things (IoT) CleanTech AI

Softbank Vision Fund Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
SoftBank Vision Fund II	Private Equity (PE) Venture Capital (VC)	Fintech Real Estate Robotics Software Telecommunications Transportation	Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$100+ m	$65800 M	January 2019

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FAQs about Softbank Vision Fund

Is Softbank Vision Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?

Softbank Vision Fund is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $1-5 m.

Where is Softbank Vision Fund located?

Softbank Vision Fund is located in Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan.

When was Softbank Vision Fund founded?

Softbank Vision Fund was founded in 1981.

What sectors and industries does Softbank Vision Fund invest in?

Softbank Vision Fund invests in companies and startups in Transportation, Telecommunications, Software, Robotics, Real Estate, Fintech, Internet of Things (IoT), CleanTech, AI.

What is Softbank Vision Fund geographical focus of investments?

Softbank Vision Fund invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Softbank Vision Fund typically invest in?

Softbank Vision Fund invests in companies and startups at Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Softbank Vision Fund investment?

Softbank Vision Fund usually invests $1-5 m on average.

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