SoftBank Vision Fund, established in 2017 and managed by SoftBank Investment Advisers, is the world's largest technology-focused investment fund with over $100 billion in capital. The fund primarily targets late-stage investments, including Series C, D, and E rounds, across a wide range of sectors such as technology, healthcare, and consumer services. Geographically, it invests globally with a significant presence in the US, China, and other major markets.
The fund's portfolio includes notable companies like ByteDance, DoorDash, Uber, and WeWork. Key partners include Masayoshi Son, the founder of SoftBank Group, known for his strategic vision and significant investments in transformative technologies. SoftBank Vision Fund offers unique value-add services to its portfolio companies, including strategic guidance, operational support, and access to a global network of industry leaders and partners.
SoftBank Vision Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments221
Current Portfolio Count162
Total Portfolio Exits10
Top Investment Stages
Series C50 (29.4%)
Series D44 (25.9%)
Series B32 (18.8%)
Series E28 (16.5%)
Private Equity16 (9.4%)
Stage Mix
Series C 29%Series D 26%Series B 19%Series E 16%Private Equity 9%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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SoftBank Vision Fund - Classification
- Also Known As
- SoftBank Vision Fund L.P.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end