SoftBank Capital
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| Headquarters | Newton, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
| Products | Investments |
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SoftBank Capital is a venture capital group in the United States, focusing on technology and telecom early stage businesses. It was founded by SoftBank.[2][3][4][5] Since 2015[6] it does not actively make investments, but it continues to oversee its prior portfolio.[7]
History
The investment branch of the Japanese telecom company, SoftBank Corp.[7]
SoftBank Capital was established in 1995 and initially led by four partners: Ron Fisher, Eric Hippeau, Steve Murray, and Michael Perlis.[8]
The company is a member of National Venture Capital Association.[citation needed]
In November 2011, Mike Perlis stepped down as general partner at SoftBank Capital to become CEO of Forbes Media.[9]
In 2013, it created a $250 million growth fund for companies such as Alibaba and MediaTek.[10]
SoftBank Capital was closed by SoftBank in 2015.[6] Although not making active investments, as of late 2017 it continued to oversee its prior portfolio.[7]
See also
References
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- ^ SEC Form ADV
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Rowley, Jason (August 9, 2017). "How SoftBank's $100B fund is in a league all its own". TechCrunch. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Del Rey, Jason (July 16, 2015), SoftBank Capital to Wind Down as Nikesh Arora Shifts Investing Strategy, Recode, retrieved December 29, 2017
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Shontell, Alyson (May 30, 2013). "SoftBank Capital Raises $53 Million Fund To Continue Investing In New York Startups". Business Insider. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Colao, J. J. (February 12, 2013). "Head East Young Startup: SoftBank Capital Wants To Take You To Asia". Forbes. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."SoftBank to shut down venture capital arm: report". livemint. July 17, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.About Us, retrieved December 29, 2017,
Capital is not currently making investments into new portfolio companies but remains passionately committed to its existing investments by providing counsel, advice, recruiting candidates, business development contacts, and follow on investment support.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Feeney-Jacobs, Elena (2025-02-22). "SoftBank Capital Investments Strategic Portfolio Management". CGAA. Retrieved 2025-09-05.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Primack, Dan (January 7, 2011). "Softbank Capital on Perlis defection: No big deal". Fortune. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Zielenziger, David (February 7, 2013). "SoftBank Capital Creates $25OM Venture Capital Fund For 'Growth' Companies With Alibaba, MediaTek". IBT. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
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