SoftBank Group
Tokyo · 17 people tracked
Investment thesis
SoftBank Group's sustainable growth strategy centers on three pillars: building an ecosystem of innovative, industry-shaping portfolio companies that partner and share expertise; identifying high-growth opportunities for significant financial returns and shareholder capital distribution; and leveraging the deep expertise and world-class talent within the organization to support its global portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 19, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website
Masayoshi Son founded SoftBank in 1981 and turned an early $20 million stake in Alibaba into one of the most profitable investments ever made. Through the $100 billion Vision Fund he rewrote the scale of venture investing, backing hundreds of companies including Arm, DoorDash, and Coupang alongside high-profile losses like WeWork. In recent years he has concentrated SoftBank's firepower on artificial intelligence, including major commitments to OpenAI and the Stargate data-center project.
What they invest in
from 1 of 8 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×1Biotech ×1Hardware ×1Healthtech ×1Medical Devices ×1Robotics ×1
HQs:United States×1
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathDeveloper of Powerfoyle solar cell technology that generates electricity from both natural sunlight and indoor artificial light.
Fusion power company developing clean, abundant energy technology that converts fusion energy directly into electricity.
Clinical-stage biotechnology company using AI and machine learning to develop precision medicines for neurological and autoimmune diseases.
AI robotics company developing fully autonomous vehicles to transform how people and goods move while reducing emissions.
Opentrons develops an AI-enabled ecosystem for laboratory automation and protocol design, serving life science researchers and organizations. The platform enables users to design, visualize, and refine experimental protocols without coding.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNew York City, US
Nicholas Wagner(Founder)inWill Canine(Founder/CPO)inChiu Chau(Founder)in
Solar technology company developing utility-scale solar solutions with robotics and automation to accelerate decarbonization.
Frequently asked questions
- What sectors does SoftBank Group focus on?
- SoftBank Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SoftBank Group located?
- SoftBank Group is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
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