Softbank vision fund

SoftBank Vision Fund, Saudi Arabia to create world's biggest solar power firm

Saudi Arabia`s Vision 2030 reform plan, which aims to reduce the country`s economic dependence on oil, was a good match for the fund`s long-term vision for innovation.

Mar 28, 2018, 14:43 PM IST

SoftBank's Vision Fund considers $500 million investment in ZhongAn IPO

The fund is likely to be a so-called cornerstone investor in ZhongAn`s up to $1.5 billion IPO.

Sep 14, 2017, 12:10 PM IST

SoftBank bolsters Flipkart's firepower to challenge Amazon in India

The deal comes just 10 days after SoftBank`s attempts to forge a deal between Flipkart and smaller rival Snapdeal - and thwart Amazon`s ambitions in India - fell apart following months of negotiations. 

Aug 10, 2017, 20:38 PM IST

SoftBank Fund may invest up to $2 billion in Flipkart

SoftBank Vision Fund, founded by SoftBank Group Chairman Masayoshi Son, operates as a separate entity. It also has participants like Apple, Foxconn and Public Investment Fund of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aug 01, 2017, 12:50 PM IST

Softbank inducts India-born Rajeev Misra into board

Japanese conglomerate Softbank on Friday announced induction of India-born Rajeev Misra on its board of directors.

May 26, 2017, 20:45 PM IST