SoftBank Ventures Asia

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Portfolio · 6

Pliops

Cloud Storage Processor Technology

2 rounds $95.0M committed Latest: 2021-02

Anodot

Autonomous Business Monitoring and Analytics

1 round $35.0M committed Latest: 2020-04

PlaySight Interactive

Sports AI and Automated Production for Streaming and Performance Video Analysis

1 round $23.0M committed Latest: 2018-08

Innoviz Technologies

High-performance Solid-state LiDAR and Perception Software

1 round $73.0M committed Latest: 2017-10

Guggy

Enhancing Text Messages with GIFs and Stickers

1 round $120K committed Latest: 2017-08

Saguna Networks

Multi-access Edge Computing

1 round $3.2M committed Latest: 2015-02

Investment activity

5 portfolio exits on record.

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.