SoftBank
VC Fund
Tokyo, Japan
SoftBank is a VC fund in Tokyo focused on Software and Information Technology. SoftBank provides fixed-line, mobile telephony, internet telecommunications, and digital television products. It is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation focused on broadband, fixed-line telecommunications, e-commerce, the internet, technology services, finance, media and marketing, and other businesses. The company operatesthrough four segments.The mobile communications segment provides mobile communications services, produces and distributes online games for smartphones and other devices, offers mobile broadband services, provides supply chain solutions, handset protection, and insurance, buy-back and trade-in services, omnichannel solutions, and financial services, and sells mobile devices such as iPhones, iPads, and SoftBank smartphones. The Sprint segment offers mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services for individual consumers, businesses, government subscribers, and resellers in Puerto Rico and the U.S. and sells mobile devices and accessories. The fixed-line telecommunications segment offers telecom services such as fixed-line telephone and data communications services to corporate customers and broadband services to individual customers. The internet segment is engaged in the operation of the Yahoo! Japan portal, the sale of internet advertising, the operation of e-commerce sites, the provision of membership services, the sale and marketing of data centers, the provision of online automobile-related information, and the operation of the internet affiliate system.SoftBank also generates and sells electricity from renewable energy sources; provides payment processing, invoice collections, and computation services for businesses; distributes video, voice, and data content via media; operates the IT information site ITmedia; provides solutions and services for online businesses; and operates online games and software downloads. Additionally, it is involved in the ownership of professional baseball teams, the operation of baseball games, the management and maintenance of baseball stadiums and other sports facilities, and the procurement of funds by issuing preferred securities.
- Total investments:
- 357
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 48%
- Fund size:
- $100M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries SoftBank invests in
Stages SoftBank invests in
Countries SoftBank invests in
Round sizes
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Round size
- Series A
- $5M–$50M
- Series B
- $7M–$189M
- Series C
- $11M–$150M
Investment Focus
Industry
- Software 54 (15%)
- Information Technology 45 (13%)
- Artificial Intelligence 42 (12%)
- FinTech 38 (11%)
- Financial Services 35 (10%)
Stage
- Series B 54 (15%)
- Series C 47 (13%)
- Series A 42 (12%)
- Venture - Series Unknown 37 (10%)
- Seed 32 (9%)
Country
- United States 113 (32%)
- Brazil 23 (6%)
- Japan 21 (6%)
- China 17 (5%)
- India 13 (4%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Andrew Kovacs
Global Head of Communications
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Global Head of Communications | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
Gary Ginsberg
Global Head of Communications
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Global Head of Communications | Total investments: 4 | Find email | |
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Hideyuki Tsukuda
Senior Vice President & CTO
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Senior Vice President & CTO | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Kimikazu Kato
Data Scientist
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Data Scientist | Total investments: 1 | Find email | |
Kunihiro Fujinaga
Executive Vice President, Deputy Head of Enterprise Unit
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Executive Vice President, Deputy Head of Enterprise Unit | Total investments: 2 | Find email | |
| See all 34 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravis Robotics develops retrofit autonomy systems for heavy construction machinery, converting standard excavators and loaders into AI-enabled, semi- or fully-autonomous earthmoving machines. The company installs a rooftop-mounted “Gravis Rack”, a suite of sensors, compute, and automation hardware, along with a touchscreen interface called “GravisSlate,” allowing operators to control equipment manually, with augmented assistance, or automatically. Its system adds capabilities like real-time 3D surveying, terrain-aware excavation, adaptive cycle-time optimization, and remote or on-site control. Gravis serves contractors, rental firms, and equipment fleets seeking to increase throughput, improve safety, and reduce variability on job sites. | $200M / Series A / Aug 17, 2026 | ||
| Thrive Holdings is an investment firm that partners with businesses capable of being transformed through the strategic application of technology, aiming for long-term, sustainable growth. The firm is known for its hands-on approach, working closely with portfolio companies to embed advanced technological solutions and operational expertise. | $2B / Private Equity / Aug 12, 2026 | ||
| PXP is a green tech development firm that develops clean energy using next-generation photoelectric conversion elements. | $9.6M / Series B / Jul 09, 2026 | ||
| Mercado Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows people to trade cryptocurrency, digital assets, and other tokens.Mercado Bitcoin provides access to alternative investments through tokenized assets, such as high-yield public and private debt, FuteCoin, and carbon credits.The company was founded in 2013 by Gustavo Chamati andMauricio Chamati and is headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil. | $20M / Series C / Jul 07, 2026 | ||
| Behavox is an enterprise platform that unifies all types of data into a single data lake, allowing users to query the data and apply machine learning to identify capital markets misconduct and insider threats.Separate Behavox installations form the network defence that aggregates misconduct detection algorithms. The network then uses machinelearning and AI to optimise detection algorithms and suggest new ones. This innovation enables the “brains” to the system to continuously improve and evolve.Complex, high-load and sophisticated engineering is at the core of all the products that Behavox develops to enable deployment at the largest institutions in financial services. They are taking cutting-edge academic research and applying it to enterprise problems that require complex backend engineering with large-scale production footprint. | $173.2M / Private Equity / Jun 17, 2026 | ||
| Graphcore is a startup that develops a microprocessor designed for AI and machine learning applications. It has created a new processor, the Intelligence Processing Unit (IPU) for artificial intelligence. The IPU’s unique architecture means developers can run current machine learning models orders of magnitude faster. The company was founded in2016 and is headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom. | $457.2M / Corporate Round / May 12, 2026 | ||
| With offices in both San Mateo, California, and Tokyo, Japan. The company is rapidly growing with now over fifty employees and is in business to provide end-to-end semi-custom IoT and AI solutions for organizations to improve their operations by connecting them to their data, giving them “real-time” insights, so they can turn innovative ideas intosustainable solutions that address a wide range of challenges.Simple, yet powerful, our latest "next generation" BizStack IoT and BizStack AI solutions are comprised of a continuous improvement technology stack that collects real-time data from any sensor, device, product, equipment, or legacy system. The data is then sanitized, uniquely structured, and provided to highly customizable, intuitive dashboards with powerful insights, along with proper security in the cloud for ongoing IoT and AI applications.BizStack can be deployed 4X faster and 75% less expensively than in-house developers or outside consultants. | $6.1M / Venture - Series Unknown / Apr 22, 2026 | ||
| OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company that conducts research and develops machine learning technologies. OpenAI works on projects that involve autonomous learning and task performance. It serves industries such as technology, healthcare, and education. | $122B / Venture - Series Unknown / Feb 27, 2026 | ||
| Metropolis develops artificial intelligence and computer vision technology designed to simplify real-world transactions. The company’s platform enables frictionless interactions between people and physical environments by using visual recognition and data processing tools. Its primary focus is on transforming parking operations, allowing users toenter and exit parking facilities without manual payments or tickets. Metropolis applies its AI technology to automate identification, payment, and access processes, creating seamless and efficient mobility experiences. | $500M / Series D / Nov 06, 2025 | ||
| Eight Sleep is a company that creates sleep technology and products. Its core product, the Pod, is a smart sleep system that dynamically adjusts temperature, elevation, and sound based on biometrics. The system also includes a health check feature that monitors heart rate and breathing without wearable devices. | $100M / Series D / Aug 19, 2025 | ||
| See all 357 investments → | |||
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FAQ
What does SoftBank invest in?
SoftBank invests primarily in Software, Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence startups, most often at Series B and Series C stage. Most of the 357 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
What is SoftBank's check size?
SoftBank typically joins rounds of $5M–$50M at Series A, $7M–$189M at Series B and $11M–$150M at Series C. These ranges are 10th–90th percentile round sizes calculated from confirmed public funding rounds, so they are a realistic guide to the rounds SoftBank participates in.
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Who are the partners at SoftBank?
The team at SoftBank includes Andrew Kovacs (Global Head of Communications), Gary Ginsberg (Global Head of Communications) and Hideyuki Tsukuda (Senior Vice President & CTO), among 34 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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