SoftBank’s bet on Uber is paying off. Nvidia is another story
5 years, 11 months ago

SoftBank’s bet on Uber is paying off. Nvidia is another story

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Some of SoftBank CEO Masa Son’s big bets on tech companies are paying off for the company’s bottom line. The company said Wednesday that a sharp drop in the value of Nvidia, whose shares plunged toward the end of 2018, cost it 117 billion yen in the last three months of the year — even after accounting for steps SoftBank took to hedge the risk. Son said the Vision Fund offloaded its entire stake in Nvidia last month so it could concentrate on investing in promising “unicorns,” a term for tech startups that are worth at least a billion dollars. Son said on Wednesday that while SoftBank maintains a good relationship with the Saudi government, it’s too early to discuss how or when the next Vision Fund will come together.

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Donald Trump hails $100 billion SoftBank investment in US—AI, jobs, and growth on the horizon
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump hails $100 billion SoftBank investment in US—AI, jobs, and growth on the horizon

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump, joined by SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son, announced on Monday that SoftBank would invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. At the announcement event held at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida, Trump praised Son as a “visionary business leader” and highlighted the investment as a testament to global confidence in …

SoftBank to invest $100 billion in US projects over next four years—Donald Trump to make historic reveal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

SoftBank to invest $100 billion in US projects over next four years—Donald Trump to make historic reveal

Live Mint  

US President-elect Donald Trump will join SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his Florida home on Monday to announce that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years. The company's investment portfolio that includes search engine Yahoo, Chinese retailer Alibaba, and artificial intelligence company Nvidia. The announcement will come days after Trump …

Trump, SoftBank CEO to announce $100 billion investment in US
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump, SoftBank CEO to announce $100 billion investment in US

Live Mint  

PALM BEACH, Fla.—Donald Trump and SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son are set to jointly announce on Monday that the company is planning to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years, according to a person involved in the event, as the president-elect seeks to project enthusiasm over his return to power. The $100 billion is double what …

Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announce $100bn US investment
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump, SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son announce $100bn US investment

Al Jazeera  

Son had made a similar pledge in 2016 to spend $50bn over Trump’s four-year term. President-elect Donald Trump, with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son at his side, has announced that SoftBank will invest $100bn in the United States over the next four years in what would be a boost to the domestic economy. In a joint appearance with Son on …

SoftBank’s CEO to pledge $100 billion in U.S. investments
3 weeks, 4 days ago

SoftBank’s CEO to pledge $100 billion in U.S. investments

LA Times  

SoftBank Group Corp. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son is set to announce a plan to invest $100 billion in the U.S. over the next four years during a visit with President-elect Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will give $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund after having previously donated to President Biden’s 2024 reelection …

SoftBank CEO rues dumping Nvidia stake, pretends to cry as he hugs Jensen Huang
1 month, 3 weeks ago

SoftBank CEO rues dumping Nvidia stake, pretends to cry as he hugs Jensen Huang

Hindustan Times  

Jensen Huang and Masayoshi Son drew laughter from the audience of an AI summit as they joked about how SoftBank was once Nvidia's largest shareholder before dumping its stake. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, left, and Masayoshi Son, chairman and chief executive officer of SoftBank Group, during a fireside chat at the Nvidia AI Summit Japan. It begins by showing …

SostBank Vision Fund’s Rajeev Mishra steps down as co-chief of largest-ever VC fund
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SostBank Vision Fund’s Rajeev Mishra steps down as co-chief of largest-ever VC fund

Live Mint  

Rajeev Misra is formally stepping down as co-chief executive officer of SoftBank Group Corp.’s Vision Fund, bringing to a close a tumultuous tenure at the helm of what had been the largest-ever venture capital fund. Misra was instrumental in helping SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son set up the Vision Fund in 2017, helping him raise nearly $100 billion from Saudi Arabia, …

Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Japan’s SoftBank returns to profit after gains at Vision Fund and other investments

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese technology group SoftBank swung back to profitability in the July-September quarter, boosted by positive results in its Vision Fund investments. Tokyo-based SoftBank Group Corp. reported Tuesday a fiscal second quarter profit of nearly 1.18 trillion yen, compared with a 931 billion yen loss in the year-earlier period. SoftBank credited income from royalties and licensing related to its …

SoftBank posts $7.7 billion profit on India’s IPO market boom, rebound in tech valuations
1 month, 4 weeks ago

SoftBank posts $7.7 billion profit on India’s IPO market boom, rebound in tech valuations

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp. swung to a quarterly profit on a series of successful Indian listings and a rebound in tech valuations that boosted the Vision Fund portfolio. The Vision Fund reported a gain of ¥373 billion, thanks to strong initial public offerings for Indian startups and valuation gains in Coupang Inc. and Didi Global Inc. A boom in India’s IPO …

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son loses $2.6 billion in two days. Here's why
5 months, 1 week ago

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son loses $2.6 billion in two days. Here's why

Hindustan Times  

SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son's fortune fell by $2.6 billion owing to a two-day wipeout in shares of the company SoftBank Group Corp owing to Bank of Japan’s earlier-than-expected interest-rate hike. Masayoshi Son is up about $2.7 billion from the $11.3 billion at the starting of the year, as per Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, arrives for the …

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is pivoting to AI and chips: What we know
8 months ago

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son is pivoting to AI and chips: What we know

Hindustan Times  

SoftBank Group Corp.’s flagship Vision Fund has quietly sold off or written down billions of dollars’ worth of its publicly-listed holdings in recent years, a sign of founder Masayoshi Son’s shift away from the venture capital deals that were once an obsession and toward strategic investments in semiconductors and artificial intelligence. That figure doesn’t include the sale of the Vision …

Japan’s SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses
11 months ago

Japan’s SoftBank Group marks a return to profit as it cuts Vision Fund losses

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group returned to profitability in October-December after four straight quarters in the red, the company said Thursday. Tokyo-based SoftBank reported a 950 billion yen, profit for the October-December quarter, a reversal from a 783 billion yen loss in the same period a year earlier. Its 458.7 billion yen loss for April-December was still an …

Japan’s SoftBank hit with $6.2B quarterly loss as WeWork, other tech investments go sour
1 year, 2 months ago

Japan’s SoftBank hit with $6.2B quarterly loss as WeWork, other tech investments go sour

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese technology company SoftBank Group Corp. racked up a huge loss in the July-September quarter as its technology investments, most notably office-sharing company WeWork, went sour. Tokyo-based SoftBank loss totaled 931 billion yen in the last quarter, a reversal from the 3 trillion yen profit it posted in the same period a year earlier. SoftBank’s chief financial officer, …

SoftBank loses nearly $6 billion in quarter as investments suffer
1 year, 11 months ago

SoftBank loses nearly $6 billion in quarter as investments suffer

Live Mint  

TOKYO : SoftBank Group Corp.’s technology investment vehicles posted a loss of nearly $6 billion in the latest quarter, leading the company to reiterate its conservative approach. After posting a record loss equivalent to more than $20 billion in the April-to-June quarter, it reported an equally large profit in the quarter ending in September thanks to profits from unwinding its …

SoftBank vision fund loses $7.2 billion on tech writedowns
2 years, 1 month ago

SoftBank vision fund loses $7.2 billion on tech writedowns

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp.’s core Vision Fund arm posted a $7.2 billion quarterly loss as plunging startup valuations continue to hammer the company’s financial performance and forces it slow investments. Of those, China’s SenseTime Group Inc. accounted for 364 billion yen, while US food delivery firm Doordash Inc. accounted for 225 billion yen and Indonesian ride-hailing and e-commerce firm GoTo Group …

SoftBank faces tech stock weakness at Q2 earnings
2 years, 2 months ago

SoftBank faces tech stock weakness at Q2 earnings

The Hindu  

SoftBank Group Corp. is expected to face further weakness in tech stocks when it reports second-quarter earnings on Friday, after two brutal quarters that have shaken Masayoshi Son's tech conglomerate. SoftBank's portfolio also remains exposed to China, with companies including ride-hailer Didi falling further during the second quarter. Although SoftBank briefings are centred on Son's presentations, which employ imagery such …

SoftBank plans $35 mln bet on India's GoMechanic, sources
2 years, 4 months ago

SoftBank plans $35 mln bet on India's GoMechanic, sources

The Hindu  

SoftBank has for years been a prominent backer of Indian startups, investing close to $4 billion last year alone, according to data from Venture Intelligence. Last month, its boss Masayoshi Son said SoftBank would invest much less this year than in 2021, following a record $26.2 billion quarterly loss at its Vision Fund on falling tech valuations. Vision Fund's early-stage …

SoftBank Emerges as a Big Loser of the Tech Downturn. Again
2 years, 5 months ago

SoftBank Emerges as a Big Loser of the Tech Downturn. Again

Live Mint  

Early last year, Masayoshi Son addressed his staff on a video call. Son and his team plowed $38 billion from SoftBank’s latest giant fund into 183 companies last year, according to SoftBank’s filings. “When he believes something is the future he will literally take everything he has and bet it on that," said Gary Rieschel, who helped lead Mr. Son’s …

SoftBank reports record $27.5 billion loss on crashing tech stocks
2 years, 7 months ago

SoftBank reports record $27.5 billion loss on crashing tech stocks

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank’s mega tech funds lost more than $27 billion in the last fiscal year, by far their worst performance on record. SoftBank’s portfolio companies include South Korean e-commerce firm Coupang and Southeast Asian ride-hailing startup Grab, which both went public in record-breaking offerings on Wall Street last year. Son also said that the company had …

China’s tech crackdown hit SoftBank like a blizzard. Masa Son turns to Paytm
3 years, 2 months ago

China’s tech crackdown hit SoftBank like a blizzard. Masa Son turns to Paytm

CNN  

New Delhi CNN Business — SoftBank is stuck in a “big winter snowstorm,” founder and CEO Masayoshi Son said Monday, after a sweeping tech crackdown in China battered some of the Japanese company’s key investments. Son said that the company’s net asset value — which he says is a better indication of the firm’s performance — fell by 6 trillion …

‘SoftBank could invest over $4 billion in India’
3 years, 7 months ago

‘SoftBank could invest over $4 billion in India’

Hindustan Times  

Masayoshi Son-led SoftBank Group Corp. could put more than $4 billion to work in India in 2021 across myriad technology bets, including software as a service, B2B marketplaces, e-commerce, health-tech and ed-tech. The investments will come from the Japanese company’s Vision Fund 2, which has an investment outlay of up to $30 billion for the current calendar year. We anticipate …

Interview: Softbank Vision Fund CEO Rajeev Misra on what’s in store for India
3 years, 7 months ago

Interview: Softbank Vision Fund CEO Rajeev Misra on what’s in store for India

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI : Masayoshi Son -led SoftBank Group Corp. could put more than $4 billion to work in India in 2021 across myriad technology bets, including software as a service, B2B marketplaces, e-commerce, health-tech and ed-tech. We anticipate investing a similar size in the remainder of this year," SoftBank Vision Fund CEO Rajeev Misra said in an interview from London. …

SoftBank resumes buybacks with modest $380 million in September
4 years, 2 months ago

SoftBank resumes buybacks with modest $380 million in September

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp. resumed buying back shares in September, shelling out ¥40.1 billion after suspending in August a multi-billion-dollar program that’s proven instrumental in buoying the stock. Masayoshi Son’s conglomerate bought back 6.17 million shares last month, it said in a filing Wednesday, part of a now half-completed 2.5 trillion yen buyback program. The Japanese company resumed buying on Sept. …

Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments
4 years, 4 months ago

Japan tech giant SoftBank’s profits rise on investments

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp.'s said Tuesday that its profit rose 12% in April-June from a year earlier as its investments added to its coffers, including sales of its shares in U.S. carrier T-Mobile. Tokyo-based SoftBank reported Tuesday a fiscal first quarter profit of 1.2 trillion yen, up from 1.1 trillion yen in the previous fiscal year. …

SoftBank doubled pay for Vision Fund boss as company posted record loss
4 years, 7 months ago

SoftBank doubled pay for Vision Fund boss as company posted record loss

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank’s Vision Fund chief Rajeev Misra got a huge pay bump even as the big tech fund dragged the Japanese company down to historic losses. Misra earned 1.61 billion yen in total compensation for the fiscal year that ended in March, more than double his pay a year earlier, SoftBank said in a regulatory filing …

SoftBank warns of even steeper losses as it takes a $6.6 billion hit on WeWork
4 years, 8 months ago

SoftBank warns of even steeper losses as it takes a $6.6 billion hit on WeWork

CNN  

Tokyo CNN Business — SoftBank is warning that it will fall deeper into the red, just two weeks after it shocked investors by forecasting a record annual loss. The firm said it expects to lose 700 billion yen on a portion of its investment in the troubled coworking provider WeWork that it holds outside of its $100 billion Vision Fund. …

SoftBank warns of huge losses as Vision Fund value collapses
4 years, 8 months ago

SoftBank warns of huge losses as Vision Fund value collapses

CNN  

London CNN Business — SoftBank warned Monday that it expected to post its first operating loss in 15 years because of a collapse in the value of its flagship tech investments. The Vision Fund is expected to report losses amounting to 1.8 trillion yen due to “the deteriorating market environment,” the company said in a statement. Big losses on other …

SoftBank stock has best day in 12 years after unveiling huge buyback plan
4 years, 9 months ago

SoftBank stock has best day in 12 years after unveiling huge buyback plan

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank announced a mammoth plan Monday to sell $41 billion worth of assets, buy back shares and shore up its finances, giving the company’s stock its best day in more than a decade. The plan involves selling or liquidating up to 4.5 trillion Japanese yen worth of holdings, which the Japanese tech group says will …

These startups raised billions and then laid off thousands. Workers are shocked and frustrated
4 years, 10 months ago

These startups raised billions and then laid off thousands. Workers are shocked and frustrated

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Just a few months ago, discount hotel chain OYO seemed unstoppable. The goal, according to a memo at the time that Fair.com directed CNN Business to from its then-CEO, was to “be a smaller team, focused on doing fewer things well.” One laid off Canvas-turned Fair employee said it was “a rollercoaster.” Meanwhile, Wag, a …

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son considers new type of fund for startup investing
4 years, 10 months ago

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son considers new type of fund for startup investing

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son said he is considering a new type of fund for startup investing, showing his determination to keep cutting deals after missteps with WeWork and several other companies. “So before we officially launch SoftBank Vision Fund 2, maybe we start from a smaller scale and start from a shorter period in terms of investment as …

SoftBank’s profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval
4 years, 10 months ago

SoftBank’s profit drop amid WeWork worries, Sprint approval

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. said its profit for the last quarter dropped amid worries about the perceived risk of its investments into companies like WeWork. Tokyo-based SoftBank said Wednesday its profit for the October-December quarter stood at 55 billion yen, down to less than a tenth of the 698 billion it earned over the three months …

Vision Fund losses drag down SoftBank profits by 99%
4 years, 10 months ago

Vision Fund losses drag down SoftBank profits by 99%

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank profits have been almost entirely wiped out, as the company continues to feel the pain from big losses in its massive tech fund. SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son’s closely watched $100 billion Vision Fund was the biggest driver of those losses. But WeWork’s failed IPO and Uber’s declining share price “have caused concern …

SoftBank Vision Fund bets sour and key staff are leaving, upping the scrutiny on Masayoshi Son
4 years, 10 months ago

SoftBank Vision Fund bets sour and key staff are leaving, upping the scrutiny on Masayoshi Son

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank founder and CEO Masayoshi Son wants to shape the future of technology for centuries to come, but that bold dream may be fading as his Vision Fund stumbles and investors press for much more focus on the present. The Financial Times reported last week that top US executive Michael Ronen was leaving the Vision …

SoftBank’s big bets have backfired. Now it’s under scrutiny from a legendary activist investor
4 years, 11 months ago

SoftBank’s big bets have backfired. Now it’s under scrutiny from a legendary activist investor

CNN  

New York CNN Business — SoftBank is under pressure from a legendary activist investor after a series of bets on money-losing startups backfired on the Japanese tech giant. New York-based Elliott Management revealed Thursday it has built a “substantial” stake in SoftBank, the firm run by billionaire Masa Son known for its $100 billion Vision Fund. Elliott, one of the …

Softbank’s Masayoshi Son, tech visionary or robber baron?
5 years ago

Softbank’s Masayoshi Son, tech visionary or robber baron?

Live Mint  

This is the year that brought a $100 billion venture capitalist to his knees. In January, SoftBank Group Corp.’s Masayoshi Son was riding high, writing billion-dollar checks to unicorns from office-sharing startup WeWork to autonomous-delivery vehicle designer Nuro. Over the past three years, Son has deployed his giant war chest aggressively, threatening to back a startup’s rival if founders refuse …

SoftBank’s troubles don’t end with Wag. Here are 5 more Vision Fund investments to watch closely
5 years, 1 month ago

SoftBank’s troubles don’t end with Wag. Here are 5 more Vision Fund investments to watch closely

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank’s decision to abandon its $300 million investment in dog-walking startup Wag has raised more questions about the strategy of its mega tech fund. The Vision Fund also has stakes in ride-hailing startups Didi, Grab and Ola, all of which “will likely face similar issues as Uber, with their economics likely remaining challenged until robo-taxis …

SoftBank gives up on dog-walking startup Wag after investing $300 million
5 years, 1 month ago

SoftBank gives up on dog-walking startup Wag after investing $300 million

CNN  

CNN — SoftBank raised eyebrows nearly two years ago when it pumped a staggering $300 million into a dog-walking startup called Wag. New Wag CEO Garrett Smallwood informed staffers on Monday that the company was “amicably parting ways with SoftBank,” according to the email obtained by CNN Business. For SoftBank, the failed Wag investment is just the latest shadow cast …

Committed to India in the long term, says SoftBank’s India head Sumer Juneja
5 years, 1 month ago

Committed to India in the long term, says SoftBank’s India head Sumer Juneja

Firstpost  

Masayoshi Son, CEO and Founder of SoftBank, during his India visit, said that he wants to bet on the future. We have an optimistic outlook, a fundamental belief in the country’s potential and remain committed to India in the long term,” Sumer Juneja, Partner and Head of India, SoftBank Investment Advisers, told Tech2. “SoftBank’s other investments in India might come …

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son defiant as WeWork triggers $6.5 billion loss
5 years, 2 months ago

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son defiant as WeWork triggers $6.5 billion loss

Live Mint  

Masayoshi Son struck a defiant tone after his SoftBank Group Corp. reported an enormous loss from investments in money-losing startups WeWork and Uber Technologies Inc. “But let me explain the facts.” SoftBank recorded an operating loss of ¥704.4 billion after writedowns in WeWork and other investments, the Japanese company’s first such loss in 14 years. “It’s red all over.” The …

Vision Fund: Masa Son isn’t giving up on his big tech dreams yet
5 years, 2 months ago

Vision Fund: Masa Son isn’t giving up on his big tech dreams yet

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank just reported its first loss in more than a decade — all because of its big bets on splashy, money-losing tech startupssuch as WeWork and Uber. He said that he learned a “harsh lesson” from the collapse in WeWork’s valuation, and that Uber has had “issues.” Butthe billionaire businessmanalso made clear that he’s standing …

SoftBank takes $9 billion hit from Uber, WeWork and other tech investments
5 years, 2 months ago

SoftBank takes $9 billion hit from Uber, WeWork and other tech investments

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — Some of Masayoshi Son’s biggest tech bets are leading to multibillion dollar losses. SoftBank on Wednesday reported an operating loss for the most recent quarter of 970.3 billion yen on its mega tech funds including the Vision Fund, which holds investments in Uber, WeWork, Slack and other major startups. The group reported losses of 704 …

SoftBank’s damage from Uber, WeWork could exceed $5 billion
5 years, 3 months ago

SoftBank’s damage from Uber, WeWork could exceed $5 billion

Live Mint  

Masayoshi Son’s startups have had a rough few months, from a botched initial public offering by WeWork to a sharp decline in shares of Uber Technologies Inc. Now analysts are beginning to calculate that the damage for Son’s SoftBank Group Corp. will likely reach into the billions of dollars. Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co. cut its profit estimate for …

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is ‘embarrassed’ by record, impatient to improve
5 years, 3 months ago

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son is ‘embarrassed’ by record, impatient to improve

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp.’s Masayoshi Son says he is unhappy with how far short his accomplishments to date have fallen of his goals. There is just no excuse for entrepreneurs in Japan, myself included.” Son built a $13.8 billion personal fortune by transforming SoftBank into a global technology conglomerate and reaping massive returns from investments like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. His …

SoftBank Vision Fund to acquire additional stake in Delhivery
5 years, 3 months ago

SoftBank Vision Fund to acquire additional stake in Delhivery

Live Mint  

SoftBank Vision Fund, the world’s largest technology investor, is set to buy an additional stake from existing shareholders of logistics startup Delhivery Pvt. If and when the CCI approves this transaction, it would result in an increase in SoftBank’s shareholding, from the current holding of 22.44% to a proposed 25.72%,” Paper.vc said in a note. Following that transaction, SoftBank became …

SoftBank’s big tech ambitions in doubt after WeWork IPO debacle and Uber’s slump
5 years, 3 months ago

SoftBank’s big tech ambitions in doubt after WeWork IPO debacle and Uber’s slump

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN Business — SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son has been shaking up the global tech industry and Silicon Valley, using his $100 billion Vision Fund to pour money into splashy startups like Uber, Slack and WeWork. Slack is also down 40% from a June high and down 25% from the reference price set when it went public.The SoftBank Vision …

SoftBank’s big tech bets are paying billions
5 years, 5 months ago

SoftBank’s big tech bets are paying billions

CNN  

Tokyo CNN Business — SoftBank’s massive tech fund is pulling in big profits. Operating income for the Vision Fund soared 66% to nearly 398 billion yen last quarter thanks to valuation gains on investments like Oyo, Slack and Doordash, SoftBan said in an earnings statement Wednesday. SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son launched the $100 billion Vision Fund in May 2017, with …

SoftBank to use proceeds from first Vision fund for the second
5 years, 5 months ago

SoftBank to use proceeds from first Vision fund for the second

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp plans to use proceeds from its first Vision Fund to bankroll the $38 billion it has committed to the second, a person aware of the development said, in a show of unflinching confidence in its huge tech bets commanding sky-high valuations when sold. The Japanese investment firm, led by artificial intelligence advocate Masayoshi Son, on Friday said …

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son forms $108-billion Vision Fund 2 with Apple, Microsoft
5 years, 5 months ago

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son forms $108-billion Vision Fund 2 with Apple, Microsoft

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp.’s founder Masayoshi Son launched a second Vision Fund, seeking to extend his reign as the world’s most influential technology investor. Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., sovereign wealth fund of Kazakhstan and a number of Japanese finance companies are also expected to contribute capital, SoftBank said. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and Mubadala Investment Co., key partners in the …

SoftBank’s Son shines a spotlight on his Vision Fund proteges
5 years, 5 months ago

SoftBank’s Son shines a spotlight on his Vision Fund proteges

Live Mint  

Masayoshi Son likes to sketch out a grand vision for the future of artificial intelligence to justify his seemingly scattershot approach to investing. The founders of Southeast Asian ride-hailing giant Grab, indoor farming startup Plenty, Indian hotel chain OYO Rooms and payments service Paytm took the stage at an annual SoftBank conference to explain how AI helps them stay on …

Masayoshi Son sees SoftBank’s portfolio growing 33-fold in 20 years
5 years, 6 months ago

Masayoshi Son sees SoftBank’s portfolio growing 33-fold in 20 years

Live Mint  

SoftBank Group Corp. founder Masayoshi Son is trying harder than ever to convince investors of the potential for his many technology investments. The value of SoftBank’s investment portfolio could grow 33-fold to 200 trillion yen in 20 years, he said. Fast Retailing Co. chief executive officer Tadashi Yanai, who sits on SoftBank’s board and is Japan’s richest man, urged shareholders …

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