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SoftBank

Asia, Chiba, Japan, Minato

Description

SoftBank provides wireless communication services such as mobile phones.

Investor Profile

SoftBank has made 7 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 29% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Series B (29%)
  • Series E (29%)
  • Grant (14%)
  • Series A (14%)
  • Series H (14%)

Country Focus

  • United States (57%)
  • Japan (29%)
  • Mexico (14%)

Industry Focus

  • Semiconductor
  • Manufacturing
  • Electronics
  • Product Design
  • Product Research
  • Greentech
  • Renewable Energy
  • Broadcasting
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Virtual Reality
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does SoftBank frequently co-invest with?

Toyota Motor
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
KIOXIA
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
NTT
Europe, England, United Kingdom, London
Co-Investments: 1
MUFG Bank
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Denso
North America, Michigan, United States, Southfield
Co-Investments: 1
Sony
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
NEC Corporation
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does SoftBank often collaborate with?

PG
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by SoftBank?

Cybereason

La Jolla, California, United States

Cybereason is a cybersecurity company that offers a comprehensive platform for endpoint protection, detection, and response.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityEnterprise SoftwareIntrusion DetectionNetwork Security
Series HMar 10, 2025
Amount Raised: $120,000,000
PXP

Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan

PXP is a green tech development firm that develops clean energy using next-generation photoelectric conversion elements.

GreenTechManufacturingRenewable EnergySemiconductor
Series ADec 4, 2024
Amount Raised: $9,963,572
Rapidus

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Rapidus aims to develop the next generation of logic semiconductors used in computing.

ElectronicsProduct DesignProduct ResearchSemiconductor
GrantNov 17, 2022
Amount Raised: $51,982,232
Spruce

Austin, Texas, United States

Spruce develops a platform that enables individuals to receive services in their homes through a mobile app.

AppsConsumer LendingHousekeeping ServiceLaundry and Dry-cleaning
Series BJul 19, 2022
Amount Raised: $26,000,000
Konfio

Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico

Konfio is a financial services platform for businesses

FinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechLendingSoftware
Series ESep 29, 2021
Amount Raised: $110,000,000
Octillion Power Systems

Hayward, California, United States

Octillion Power Systems is a provider of advanced lithium-ion batteries for industrial and vehicle applications.

AutomotiveBatteryChemical EngineeringEnergy StorageManufacturing
Series ESep 1, 2018
NextVR

Newport Beach, California, United States

NextVR is a technology company that captures and delivers live and on-demand virtual reality experiences.

BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentVirtual Reality
Series BAug 9, 2016
Amount Raised: $80,000,000