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| Type | Limited liability company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture capital |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Newton, Massachusetts, United States [1] |
| Products | Investments |
| Parent | SoftBank Group  |
| Website | www |
SoftBank Capital is a venture capital group in the United States, focusing on technology and telecom early stage businesses. It was founded by SoftBank. [2] [3] [4] [5] Since 2015 [6] it does not actively make investments, but it continues to oversee its prior portfolio. [7]
The investment branch of the Japanese telecom company, SoftBank Corp., [7] the SoftBank Capital firm was established and initially led by four partners: Ron Fisher, Eric Hippeau, Steve Murray, and Michael Perlis. The company is a member of National Venture Capital Association.[ citation needed ]
In November 2011, Mike Perlis stepped down as general partner at SoftBank Capital to become CEO of Forbes Media. [8]
In 2013, it created a $250 million growth fund for companies such as Alibaba and MediaTek. [9]
SoftBank Capital was closed by SoftBank in 2015. [6] Although not making active investments, as of late 2017 it continued to oversee its prior portfolio. [7]
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Capital is not currently making investments into new portfolio companies but remains passionately committed to its existing investments by providing counsel, advice, recruiting candidates, business development contacts, and follow on investment support.
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