SoftBank Group Corp. is a Tokyo-based multinational conglomerate founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son. Initially established as a software distributor, the company has since evolved into a diversified holding group with interests in telecommunications, internet services, technology investments and robotics. Headquartered in the Minato ward of Tokyo, SoftBank maintains a significant presence across Asia, North America and Europe through its operational units and investment platforms.
In its core telecommunications segment, SoftBank operates one of Japan’s largest mobile network carriers under the SoftBank Corp. banner. The company provides mobile voice, data, broadband and fixed-line services to both consumer and enterprise customers. SoftBank’s telco operations also include Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions and enterprise networking services, catering to industries such as manufacturing, retail and transportation.
Beyond telecommunications, SoftBank is perhaps best known for its technology investment arms, notably the SoftBank Vision Fund and the SoftBank Innovation Fund. These vehicles have deployed tens of billions of dollars into high-growth technology companies in sectors such as e-commerce, artificial intelligence, ride-sharing, fintech and semiconductors. SoftBank’s investment portfolio has included well-known names like Alibaba Group, Arm Ltd. and various software and hardware startups globally.
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Masayoshi Son, SoftBank has pursued an ambitious strategy of combining operational businesses with strategic investments to capture the growth potential of next-generation technologies. The company’s global footprint and diversified structure position it to leverage synergies between its telecom assets and its venture-capital activities, driving innovation across multiple industries.
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