SoftBank Vision Fund

Venture Capital Tokyo, Japan ·Founded 2017

Overview

SoftBank Vision Fund, established in 2017, is a technology-focused venture capital fund managed by SoftBank Investment Advisers, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group. With over $100 billion in capital, it is the world's largest technology-focused investment fund. The fund aims to invest in companies developing innovative technologies, particularly in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and the internet of things. Notable investments include companies like 10x Genomics, Arm Ltd., Automation Anywhere, ByteDance, and Coupang. As of June 2023, the fund's assets under management were approximately $134 billion. The fund has faced challenges, including significant losses in 2022, but continues to focus on strategic investments in emerging technologies. In September 2025, the fund announced plans to lay off nearly 20% of its global employees to shift resources towards large-scale artificial intelligence ventures, signaling a strategic pivot in its investment approach.

Investment Focus

  • Companies developing innovative technologies
  • Focus on artificial intelligence, robotics, and internet of things
  • Global presence with emphasis on key markets

Portfolio Companies

ByteDanceNvidiaLenskartDoorDashFlexportKlarnaFlipkartCoupangDidiFanaticseToroAutomation AnywhereKabbageMapbox10x GenomicsArm Ltd.FTXGrabNuroOneWeb

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Frequently asked questions about SoftBank Vision Fund

What sectors does SoftBank Vision Fund invest in?

SoftBank Vision Fund invests in Healthcare, Energy, Telecommunications, Education, FinTech and E-commerce, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. SoftBank Vision Fund is listed as a venture capital in the ConnectSafely investor database.

What stage does SoftBank Vision Fund invest at?

SoftBank Vision Fund backs companies at Pre-Seed, Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B and Growth, writing cheques of 100M - 5B.

Which regions does SoftBank Vision Fund invest in?

SoftBank Vision Fund invests across United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan and Australia.

What companies has SoftBank Vision Fund invested in?

SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio includes ByteDance, Nvidia, Lenskart, DoorDash, Flexport, Klarna, Flipkart and Coupang.

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