SoftBank Group
Growth equityTokyo · Series B–Growth · 18 people tracked
Investment thesis
SoftBank Group positions itself as a 'Vision Capitalist' for the Information Revolution, aiming to address society's essential needs through a three-pronged strategy. It builds an ecosystem of portfolio companies—innovative, industry-shaping technology leaders that support each other's growth via partnerships and shared expertise. On the financial side, it seeks high-growth opportunities to generate significant returns, reinvest profits, and return capital to shareholders, measuring performance through growth in Net Asset Value. It also emphasizes human capital, drawing on deep expertise and world-class talent across its global portfolio.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 18 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directories
What they invest in
from 15 of 24 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×8Enterprise Software ×4Digital Health ×3Hardware ×3Healthtech ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Biotech ×2Climate Tech ×2
HQs:United States×7Colombia×1Indonesia×1Mexico×1
Investments · 24 tracked
founders shown can be your intro path
Talkspace is an online mental health care platform that provides research-backed therapy and psychiatric services covered by insurance, allowing users to connect with licensed therapists and psychiatrists through text, audio, or video.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Developer of Powerfoyle solar cell technology that generates electricity from both natural sunlight and indoor artificial light.
Helion develops fusion energy systems designed to generate clean electricity for commercial use.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechEnergyHardwareSeattle, US
David Kirtley(Founder/CEO)inChris Pihl(Founder/CTO)inJohn Slough(Executive Officer, Director)George VotroubekinAjay Royan(Director)
BoardSam Altman(Director)
HP IQ is an AI orchestrator designed to manage data and devices at the center of enterprise workplace operations.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
San Leandro, US
Nicholas Genovese(Executive Officer, Director)Uma Valeti(Executive Officer, Director)
Clinical-stage biotechnology company using AI and machine learning to develop precision medicines for neurological and autoimmune diseases.
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company focused on developing artificial general intelligence (AGI) with emphasis on safety and beneficial outcomes for humanity.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Sam AltmanElon MuskGreg BrockmanIlya SutskeverWojciech Zaremba
Opentrons develops laboratory robots that automate scientific research tasks for scientists and research institutions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesRoboticsNew York City, US
Nicholas Wagner(Founder)inWill Canine(Founder/CPO)inChiu Chau(Founder)inJuan Franck(Director)Leslie Mitchell(Director)Myrtle Potter(Director)
Vitable provides a health benefits platform offering affordable, accessible healthcare to employers and their employees, with a focus on serving everyday workers and low-income populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechHR TechInsurTechSaaSPhiladelphia, US
Joseph Kitonga(Founder)in
Yummy Corp provides tailored food facility management services including daily catering, food court operations, and custom branded outlets for corporates, offices, schools, and hospitals in Indonesia.
Enterprise SoftwareFoodTechJakarta, ID
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does SoftBank Group invest at?
- SoftBank Group invests at the Series B, Series C, Growth stages.
- What sectors does SoftBank Group focus on?
- SoftBank Group focuses on AI & Machine Learning, Deep Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is SoftBank Group located?
- SoftBank Group is headquartered in Tokyo, JP.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamSoftBank Group FY2025 Earnings Highlights / CFO Yoshimitsu Goto
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.) · Yoshimitsu Goto
SoftBank Group Earnings : Q1 FY2025 by Yoshimitsu Goto
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.) · Yoshimitsu Goto
SoftBank Group Earnings : FY2024 by Yoshimitsu Goto
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.) · Yoshimitsu Goto
A Conversation with Masayoshi Son ― SoftBank Group Earnings: FY2021
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.) · Masayoshi Son
ソフトバンク、SB OAI Japan、ソフトバンクグループおよびOpenAIによる法人向け特別イベント（2026年6月16日開催）
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.)
Special Event Hosted by SoftBank Corp., SB OAI Japan GK, SoftBank Group Corp., and OpenAI(2026/6/16)
ソフトバンクグループ株式会社 (SoftBank Group Corp.)
Co-investors · 9
Both backed Betterfly
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Firms observed investing alongside SoftBank Group, from public investor directories. Shared companies are the overlap with SoftBank Group's recorded portfolio.
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