SoftBank Vision Fund
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Podcast: SoftBank rolls out new Vision Fund; WestBridge, Baring, TPG in deal news
SoftBank Group Corp launched its second Vision Fund on Friday, in perhaps the biggest investment-related news of this week. The ......
Finance
SoftBank unveils new $108 bn Vision Fund with Apple, Microsoft as LPs
SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday it has secured commitments to raise $108 billion from a wide range of investors ......
Finance
SoftBank to commit $40 bn to second Vision Fund
Tech conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp will invest $40 billion in its forthcoming second Vision Fund, the Wall Street Journal reported ......
Finance
SoftBank's VC arm raises $270 mn for early-stage investments
SoftBank Group Corp said on Friday its Seoul-based venture capital unit focusing on early-stage investments has raised a 317 billion ......
Finance
SoftBank's Masayoshi Son says Japan lacks investment opportunities, lagging in AI race
SoftBank Group Corp founder and Chief Executive Masayoshi Son said on Thursday that there is a dearth of investment opportunities ......
TMT
eBay bets on Paytm Mall in renewed India push
US-based online retailer eBay Inc. is investing in Vijay Shekhar Sharma-led Paytm Mall to acquire a stake of about 5.5%, ......
TMT
SoftBank-backed OYO acquires Innov8 to expand co-working business
OYO Hotels & Homes has bought co-working space provider Innov8 to expand in the fast-growing segment, as the hospitality unicorn ......
General
Grapevine: Swiggy looks to raise $500 mn; GVK may get PSP help to ward off Adani
Food delivery unicorn Swiggy is looking to raise $500 million from existing investors Naspers and Tencent as well as a ......
TMT
SoftBank fires up Ola Electric with $250 mn capital infusion
Ride-hailing company Ola’s electric mobility arm has raised Rs 1,725 crore ($250 million) from Japanese investor SoftBank in a Series ......
General
Grapevine: SoftBank may invest in Curefit; Lupin, Piramal eye JB Chemicals
Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund is looking to invest up to $350 million (about Rs 2,440 crore at current exchange rate) ......