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Didi, WeWork, and possibly Uber? SoftBank's top 10 deals this year

SoftBank inked deals to acquire and invest in startups at breakneck speed, using the new fund as well as existing ones, reports TechinAsia

Didi, WeWork, and possibly Uber? SoftBank's top 10 deals this year
Updated On : 25 Sep 2017 | 4:09 PM IST

SoftBank may be willing to take market price for Sprint

SoftBank doesn't expect to receive much of a premium to Sprint's current share price

SoftBank may be willing to take market price for Sprint
Updated On : 23 Sep 2017 | 10:01 PM IST

SoftBank Vision Fund in talks to invest $2 billion in Flipkart

Softbank's offer to Flipkart is very similar to what was on the table but without Snapdeal

SoftBank Vision Fund in talks to invest $2 billion in Flipkart
Updated On : 02 Aug 2017 | 4:35 AM IST

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son explains how all those deals fit together

Son outlines the strategy behind those deals and the company's planned $100 billion technology fund

SoftBank's Masayoshi Son explains how all those deals fit together
Updated On : 21 Jul 2017 | 2:22 AM IST

SoftBank to buy robot maker Boston Dynamics from Alphabet

SoftBank Group also agreed to buy Japanese bipedal robotics company Schaft

SoftBank to buy robot maker Boston Dynamics from Alphabet
Updated On : 10 Jun 2017 | 1:47 AM IST

SoftBank acquires robotics firms from Google: Why it matters

SoftBank has already made robotics a central pillar of its forward plans, reports Tech in Asia

SoftBank acquires robotics firms from Google: Why it matters
Updated On : 09 Jun 2017 | 2:54 PM IST

SoftBank's $93-bn fund triggers fears of another startup valuation bubble

However, the company carries a $125 billion debt, reports Tech in Asia

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Updated On : 31 May 2017 | 11:39 AM IST

SoftBank said to explore raising stake in chipmaker Nvidia

The firm will raise its holding over time and begin to work more closely with Nvidia

SoftBank said to explore raising stake in chipmaker Nvidia
Updated On : 27 May 2017 | 11:21 PM IST

Govt in talks with SoftBank for funding 2 lakh e-buses

India wants to cut down on a ballooning Rs 7 lakh crore crude import bill

Govt in talks with SoftBank for funding 2 lakh e-buses
Updated On : 26 May 2017 | 11:14 PM IST

SoftBank to take $4-bn stake in chipmaker Nvidia

A stake in Nvidia will push SoftBank to bet on emerging trends such as artificial intelligence

SoftBank to take $4-bn stake in chipmaker Nvidia
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 2:10 AM IST

SoftBank readies for India 3.0

With a new $100-billion technology fund, SoftBank is likely to go after market leaders

SoftBank readies for India 3.0
Updated On : 25 May 2017 | 1:06 AM IST

SoftBank closes funding for record $93-bn investment fund

SoftBank aims to reach $100 billion with a final close within six month

SoftBank closes funding for record $93-bn investment fund
Updated On : 22 May 2017 | 4:16 AM IST

Softbank eyeing to invest $100 bn in technology sector in six months

Focus to be on long-term investments, foundational platform businesses seeking next-gen innovation

Softbank eyeing to invest $100 bn in technology sector in six months
Updated On : 21 May 2017 | 6:38 PM IST

Softbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world's biggest with $93 bn of capital

Next stage of the Information Revolution is under way, says Softbank Vision Fund said in statement

Softbank-Saudi tech fund becomes world's biggest with $93 bn of capital
Updated On : 20 May 2017 | 9:05 PM IST

As allegations swirl around SoftBank, it calls them 'sabotage'

Accusations include kickbacks to executives as part of start-up investments in India

As allegations swirl around SoftBank, it calls them 'sabotage'
Updated On : 20 May 2017 | 4:55 AM IST

SoftBank boss follows Trump to Saudi to launch $100 billion fund

SoftBank Group shares surged after Son's December meeting with Trump and his announced investment

SoftBank boss follows Trump to Saudi to launch $100 billion fund
Updated On : 19 May 2017 | 4:48 PM IST

Japan's Sharp to invest $1 billion in SoftBank's 'Vision' Tech Fund

Taiwan's Foxconn intends to invest in the fund, as well as Apple Inc and chipmaker Qualcomm Inc

Japan's Sharp to invest $1 billion in SoftBank's 'Vision' Tech Fund
Updated On : 18 May 2017 | 5:10 PM IST

SoftBank the consolidator? Co takes seat inIndian online shake-up

Bank is close to finalising a cash infusion of more than $1 bn into digital payments firm Paytm

SoftBank the consolidator? Co takes seat inIndian online shake-up
Updated On : 08 May 2017 | 9:41 AM IST

Despite hefty losses, SoftBank still backs Ola

Ola has already begun to position itself from fast-paced growth to growth with profits in its sight

Despite hefty losses, SoftBank still backs Ola
Updated On : 02 May 2017 | 12:48 AM IST

SoftBank may just invest $1 billion in Paytm for Snapdeal merger

An all-stock merger of Snapdeal with Paytm is being discussed at the highest level, say sources

SoftBank may just invest $1 billion in Paytm for Snapdeal merger
Updated On : 20 Apr 2017 | 3:58 PM IST