SoftBank Capital

Founded in 1995, SoftBank Capital operated as the primary venture capital investment division of SoftBank Group in the United States. The firm focused on early-stage and growth-stage investments in technology, internet, and digital media companies. It was known for its significant early successes, including investments in major companies like Yahoo and E-Trade. Over its two-decade history, SoftBank Capital managed several funds and played a key role in connecting US startups with Asian markets. The firm was effectively wound down and ceased new investment activities around 2015-2016 as SoftBank Group pivoted its global investment strategy towards the creation of the much larger SoftBank Vision Fund.