SoftBank_Capital
SoftBank Capital
American venture capital company
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]
Company type | Limited liability company |
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Industry | Venture capital |
Founded | 1995 (1995) |
Headquarters | Newton, Massachusetts, United States[1] |
Products | Investments |
Parent | Softbank Holdings |
Website | www |
The investment branch of the Japanese telecom company, SoftBank Corp.,[7] the SoftBank Capital firm was established and initially led by four partners: Ron Fisher, Eric Hippeau, Steve Murray, and Michael Perlis. 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.[8]
In 2013, it created a $250 million growth fund for companies such as Alibaba and MediaTek.[9]
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]
- Rowley, Jason (August 9, 2017). "How SoftBank's $100B fund is in a league all its own". TechCrunch. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- Del Rey, Jason (July 16, 2015), SoftBank Capital to Wind Down as Nikesh Arora Shifts Investing Strategy, Recode, retrieved December 29, 2017
- Shontell, Alyson (May 30, 2013). "SoftBank Capital Raises $53 Million Fund To Continue Investing In New York Startups". Business Insider. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- Colao, J. J. (February 12, 2013). "Head East Young Startup: SoftBank Capital Wants To Take You To Asia". Forbes. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- "SoftBank to shut down venture capital arm: report". livemint. July 17, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- Primack, Dan (January 7, 2011). "Softbank Capital on Perlis defection: No big deal". Fortune. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- 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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