SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) key facts
- SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) is a other based in Tokyo, Japan with 2 tracked portfolio companies.
- Notable positions include Perplexity AI, Mapbox.
- PrivateMarketView records 6 deal participations by SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984).
- SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984)’s most recent recorded investment was in Oct 2025, one of 4 in the last 12 months and 5 over two years.
- SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) has 1 fund on record.
- The team roster lists 17 people.
About SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984)
SoftBank Group is a corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1981, it is a Japanese multinational telecommunications and internet corporation, the firm focuses on investing in technology companies through several large funds like the SoftBank Vision Fund. The assets of the company are managed by the executive management team.
Investment activity
SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) joined 2 recorded rounds in the last two years, in line with the 2 in the two years before. By year: 1 in 2025, 2 in 2024 and 1 in 2023. Across all 6 recorded rounds, 3 were early-stage, 2 were secondary and 1 were later-stage. SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) is recorded as lead on 2 of them. Most recently: OpenAI (private secondary transaction, Oct 2025) and OpenAI (private secondary transaction, Dec 2024).
SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) portfolio at a glance
2 portfolio companies are on record for SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984): Perplexity AI and Mapbox.
SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) funds
1 fund is on record for SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984). The most recent is AE Industrial Horizonx Venture Fund I (AE Ventures).
SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) team
17 people are on record at SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984): 7 partners, 4 principals, 3 board members and 3 others. Senior names include Alex Clavel (Co-Chief Executive Officer), Alex Szapiro (Head of Brazil) and Colin Fan (Managing Partner). 17 of them have a verified direct contact on file.
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Portfolio
2 companies · priced for members| Company | Industry | Valuation | First invested | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perplexity AI | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
| Mapbox | Business/Productivity Software | ▮ | ▮ | ▮ |
All 2 companies — valuations, dates and lead flags are a member feature Membership and data by Private Market View | ||||
SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) recent deals
6 recordedMembership and data by Private Market View
Funds
1 recorded- AE Industrial Horizonx Venture Fund I (AE Ventures)—
Partners, principals, and the people who answer a pitch. Pro members reveal contacts with credits.
Frequently asked about SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984)
- What companies does SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) invest in?
- SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) has 2 recorded portfolio companies, including Perplexity AI, Mapbox.
- Is SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984) actively investing?
- SoftBank Group (TKS: 9984)'s most recent recorded investment was in Oct 2025, with 4 investments in the last 12 months.