SoftBank Ventures Asia

Early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, now an independent entity, investing in technology companies globally.

Corporate VC Active Seoul, South Korea Est. 2000
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Last updated 2026-07-20
Portfolio
1
in our dataset
Rounds participated
1
Rounds led
0
Rounds' value
$120K
total disclosed, rounds participated
Stages
B Round, Pre-Seed, A Round, Seed, C Round, D Round, E Round

About

SoftBank Ventures Asia, established in 2000 as the early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, has a history of empowering entrepreneurs globally. In 2023, it was acquired by The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder, and rebranded as SBVA in February 2024, becoming an independent entity. The firm focuses on early to growth-stage startups with transformative technology and global expansion potential, particularly in AI, IoT, and smart robotics. SBVA manages approximately $2 billion in assets and has invested in over 300 startups across various countries, including Israel. It provides strategic support, industry knowledge, and a global network to help portfolio companies scale and achieve international impact.

Portfolio · 1

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1 round $120K committed Latest: 2017-08

Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

Portfolio by sector

Business Software3
Industrial Technologies1
Media & Entertainment Technologies1
Automotive & Mobility Technologies1

Funds · 3

  • Future Innovation Private Equity Fund III — $197M Jan 2021
  • Growth Acceleration Fund — $341M Jan 2019
  • Global Opportunity Private Equity Fund — $35M Jan 2018

Q&A

What is SoftBank Ventures Asia's primary investment focus?
SoftBank Ventures Asia primarily invests in early to growth-stage startups within the ICT industry, including AI, IoT, and smart robotics.
What are some of SoftBank Ventures Asia's recent exits?
SoftBank Ventures Asia had an exit in January 2026 with the acquisition of Pliops by Astera Labs for $70M. Another recent exit was Anodot, acquired by Glassbox in November 2025.
Which funds has SoftBank Ventures Asia raised recently?
SoftBank Ventures Asia raised the Future Innovation Private Equity Fund III for $197M in January 2021. Prior to that, they raised the Growth Acceleration Fund for $341M in January 2019.
What is SoftBank Ventures Asia's geographic focus for investments?
SoftBank Ventures Asia has investment bases in Korea, Singapore, China, the U.S., and Israel.
Can you name a notable public exit for SoftBank Ventures Asia?
Innoviz Technologies, a portfolio company of SoftBank Ventures Asia, went public via a SPAC event with Collective Growth Corporation in April 2021, with a valuation of $1.4B and raising $141M.
What kind of investment stages does SoftBank Ventures Asia typically engage in?
SoftBank Ventures Asia invests across various stages, including Pre-Seed, Seed, A Round, B Round, C Round, D Round, and E Round.
What is SoftBank Ventures Asia's investment range?
SoftBank Ventures Asia's investment range is between $120K and $73M.
Which sectors have seen the most investment rounds from SoftBank Ventures Asia?
SoftBank Ventures Asia has seen the most investment rounds in Business Software, followed by Industrial Technologies.
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