SoftBank Ventures Asia Overview
Founded in 2000, SoftBank Ventures Asia is a venture arm of SoftBank Group. Our expertise lies in ICT investments. The firm looks for and invest in startups with strong potential with our base in Korea, Singapore, China, the U.S., and Israel. SoftBank Ventures Asia’s primary investment candidates are early to growth-stage startups in the ICT industry, including AI, IoT, and smart robotics.
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SoftBank Sells Early Stage VC Arm to Entity Led by Taizo Son
SoftBank Group Corp. plans to sell its early-stage venture capital arm, SoftBank Ventures Asia Corp., to an entity led by Taizo Son, the founder of Mistletoe. The sale comes after SoftBank suffered significant losses from failed startup bets. SoftBank Ventures Asia, based in Seoul and with $2 billion in assets under management, has invested in companies like Socar Inc. and Indonesian social commerce startups. The article discusses the sale and the involvement of Taizo Son in leading the acquiring entity.
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SoftBank Sells Early Stage VC Arm to Entity Led by Taizo Son
SoftBank Group Corp. plans to sell its early-stage venture capital arm, SoftBank Ventures Asia Corp., to an entity led by Taizo Son, the founder of Mistletoe. The sale comes after SoftBank suffered significant losses from failed startup bets. SoftBank Ventures Asia, based in Seoul and with $2 billion in assets under management, has invested in companies like Socar Inc. and Indonesian social commerce startups. The article discusses the sale and the involvement of Taizo Son in leading the acquiring entity.
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