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We believe the global transition to an AI economy, realizing the next generation of life-changing advancements, requires innovation across a 'full stack' of technologies. Our global reach, unrivaled ecosystem, and freedom-level capital help founders build market-leading companies.
We believe that the AI revolution is here. Our portfolio companies are leading the way.
SoftBank Vision Fund (SVF) 1 and 2 seek to accelerate the AI revolution through investments in market-leading, tech-enabled growth companies, particularly in private companies valued at over $1 billion at the time of investment, colloquially known as “unicorns.”
The SoftBank Vision Fund is a venture capital fund founded in 2017. It is managed by SoftBank Investment Advisers, a subsidiary of the SoftBank Group. With over $100 billion in capital, it is the world's largest technology-focused investment fund. In 2019, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 was founded.
We bring passion, expertise and wide-ranging support to help founders navigate growth and reach their full potential.
Since inception, SoftBank Vision Fund 1 has had 14 companies go public and as of March 31, 2021, generated cumulative gross investment gains of $55.0 billion *1 and distributed $22.3 billion to LPs. *2 Recent highlights include the IPOs of Auto1, Coupang, DoorDash, Opendoor and Relay Therapeutics, as well as the sale of OSIsoft.
Jul 27, 2022 · SoftBank Vision Fund 2 has continued to make strong progress. With 208 new investments in fiscal 2021, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 now has more than 250 portfolio companies. At $56.0 billion in commitments, it is now the second largest technology fund in the world.
Feb 8, 2024 · SoftBank posted its first quarterly profit after four quarters of losses driven by massive gains at its flagship tech investment arm, the Vision Fund.
Feb 5, 2021 · Three years after SoftBank’s Vision Fund became Uber’s largest shareholder, it is finally seeing a handsome return on its investment in the ride-hailing app.
May 13, 2024 · TOKYO, May 13 (Reuters) - Japanese technology investor Softbank Group (9984.T) believes it has an advantage over smaller rivals because it can leverage its entire $183.6 billion portfolio to...
