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.
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]
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↑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.
12"SoftBank to shut down venture capital arm: report". livemint. July 17, 2015. Retrieved December 29, 2017.