NewsAIVC/PESoftbankAsia

SoftBank Group’s early venture arm rebrands, to focus on AI startups in Asia

SoftBank Ventures Asia’s focused on AI in Asia comes as AI investments in the region are expected to continue to rise.

Thu Jan 03 2019 
NewsSharing EconomySoftbankSEA

SoftBank to invest in Grab’s Series H, boosting the latest round up to $5b

Grab might be receiving up to $5 billion in Series H, beyond the planned 3 billion.

Mon Dec 24 2018 
InsightsNumbersE-CommerceAlibabaSoftbankTokopediaChinaIndonesia

Snapshot of Tokopedia’s company structure and major shareholders

SoftBank affiliated funds and Alibaba’s Taobao are the biggest backers behind Tokopedia.

Fri Dec 07 2018 
NewsSoftbankWeWorkUSA

SoftBank in talks to acquire majority stake in WeWork

SoftBank appears to be going all in on this American co-working space giant.

Wed Oct 10 2018 
NewsEducationSoftbankZuoyebangChina

Japan’s SoftBank in talks with Chinese education app over potential $500m investment

This might be another Chinese edtech IPO in the making.

Tue Oct 02 2018 
NewsTransportationDidiSoftbankChinaJapan

Didi launches taxi-hailing in Japan through SoftBank joint venture

With mainland China being a top source of tourism for Japan, Didi can be sure to leverage this trend with its new service in Osaka.

Thu Sep 27 2018 
BriefsHotelOyoSoftbankChinaIndia

India’s Oyo confirms $1b fundraise, more than half to be spent on China business

Wed Sep 26 2018 
BriefsSoftbankChina

KrASIA Weekly: SoftBank is at it again

Sat Aug 11 2018 
BriefsTransportationSoftbank

Deals | SoftBank China-backed logistics startup seeks to make last mile delivery service profitable

Fri Jun 01 2018 
BriefsSoftbank

SoftBank setting sight on Vision Fund II

Wed May 16 2018