SoftBank

Japanese Conglomerate Holding Company

Holding Company Active Minato City, Japan Est. 1981
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Last updated 2026-06-18
Portfolio
7
in our dataset
Rounds participated
13
Rounds led
2
Rounds' value
$1.4B
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
G Round, E Round, F Round, B Round, D Round, C Round

About

SoftBank Group Corp. is a global holding company specializing in investments across technology sectors, including telecommunications, AI, robotics, IoT, and clean energy. Its diverse portfolio includes leading companies like Arm Limited and initiatives such as the SoftBank Vision Fund, which deploys up to $100 billion in capital to advance groundbreaking innovations. Through its holdings, SoftBank drives the Information Revolution by supporting businesses and technologies that shape the future

Portfolio · 7

Cybereason
Unified Cyberattack Protection
Led ★ 6 rounds $854.0M committed Latest: 2025-03
Wiz
Cloud Security Platform
1 round Latest: 2024-08
Firefly
Cloud Asset Management
1 round $23.0M committed Latest: 2024-05
Oosto
Visual Intelligence Solutions
1 round $43.0M committed Latest: 2020-09
Lemonade
AI-driven Insurance Provider
Led ★ 2 rounds $420.0M committed Latest: 2019-04
Dome9 Security
Cloud Infrastructure Security
1 round $16.5M committed Latest: 2017-04
Zimperium
Threat Protection for Mobile Devices and Apps
1 round $15.0M committed Latest: 2017-03

Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Cyber Security4
Business Software1
Aerospace, Defense & HLS1
Fintech & Insurtech1

Q&A

What are SoftBank's most notable recent exits?
SoftBank has two significant upcoming exits: Wiz is set to be acquired by Google for $32 billion in March 2025, and Oosto is expected to be acquired by Metropolis Technologies for $125 million in January 2025.
Which sectors does SoftBank primarily focus on for investments?
SoftBank shows a strong concentration in the Cyber Security sector, with 9 investment rounds. Other notable sectors include Fintech & Insurtech and Business Software.
Can you name some of SoftBank's key portfolio companies?
SoftBank's portfolio includes companies like Wiz, a cloud security platform, and Lemonade, an AI-driven insurance provider.
What is SoftBank's investment stage preference?
SoftBank invests across various stages, including G Round, E Round, F Round, B Round, D Round, and C Round.
What was a significant past exit for SoftBank in the cybersecurity space?
In October 2018, SoftBank saw Dome9 Security, a cloud infrastructure security company, acquired by Check Point Software Technologies for $179 million.
When did SoftBank have a public offering exit?
SoftBank had a public offering exit in July 2020 with Lemonade, an AI-driven insurance provider, which went public on the NYSE with a valuation of $1.6 billion and raised $319 million.
What is SoftBank's most recent investment activity?
SoftBank has recent investment rounds in March 2025, August 2024, and May 2024, indicating continued activity.
How many portfolio companies does SoftBank have in the Cyber Security sector?
SoftBank has 4 portfolio companies in the Cyber Security sector, which is its largest concentration.
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