SoftBank Capital is a

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group in the United States, focusing on technology and telecom early stage businesses. It was founded by

SoftBank is a Japanese multinational Investment company, investment holding company headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, that focuses on investment management. The group primarily invests in companies operating in technology that offer goods and services ...

. Since 2015 it does not actively make investments, but it continues to oversee its prior portfolio.

History

The investment branch of the Japanese telecom company,

Corp., 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. In November 2011, Mike Perlis stepped down as general partner at SoftBank Capital to become CEO of

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. In 2013, it created a $250 million growth fund for companies such as Alibaba and

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. SoftBank Capital was closed by SoftBank in 2015. Although not making active investments, as of late 2017 it continued to oversee its prior portfolio.

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