About SoftBank Vision Fund
SoftBank Vision Fund is a venture capital firm founded in 1990. It is primarily based out of London, United Kingdom. As of Apr 2026, SoftBank Vision Fund is an active investor, having invested in 356 companies, with 5 new investments in the last 12 months. It primarily invests in Series C round in United States based startups. Its investments are spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to High Tech and Consumer. Most recently it participated in the $***** Series E round of AIdoc Overall, SoftBank Vision Fund portfolio has seen 134 unicorns, 49 IPOs and 35 acquisitions including key companies like Uber, Slack and Flipkart. A lot of funds co-invest with SoftBank Vision Fund, with names like Temasek sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio. SoftBank Vision Fund has team of 103 people including 25 partners.Key Metrics
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Series C, Series D & 12 more
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SoftBank Vision Fund's List of Top Investments
SoftBank Vision Fund has a portfolio of 356 companies, including 134 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Socra AI and Biofourmis.Their portfolio spans across United States, China, India and 28 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 34 other sectors, across stages such as Series C, Series D and 12 more. Here is the list of top investments by SoftBank Vision Fund:
1. Uber
Network providing on-demand transportation, delivery, and business management solutions. It facilitates ride requests and connects individuals with transportation providers. Additionally, it offers delivery services for food and other goods. The network extends to business solutions, providing tools for managing rides, meals, and local deliveries for organizations.
Key facts about Uber
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $13.2B
- Employee Count: 155,194 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: TrueBridge, Fidelity Investments and 191 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 19, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Slack
Provider of cloud-based team communication and collaboration platform. The platform organizes conversations into searchable channels and direct messages, supports voice and video calls, file sharing, and threaded discussions. It integrates with a broad range of third-party applications and automates workflows through bots and scripting tools. The system enables users to create workspaces for topic- or project-specific communication and provides enterprise-grade security, access controls, and administrative tools. It also incorporates AI-powered search, message summarization, and automation agents to enhance productivity and streamline team coordination.
Key facts about Slack
- Founded Year: 2009
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $1.22B
- Employee Count: 2,607 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, ADS Ventures and 69 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Apr 16, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Flipkart
Online retailer of various products including electronics, fashion, and groceries. The business provides an array of items such as mobile devices, laptops, televisions, and home appliances. Customers can also find clothing, footwear, beauty products, and home furnishings. Additionally, the retailer offers grocery items, baby care products, and sports equipment.
Key facts about Flipkart
- Founded Year: 2007
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹83,100Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $12.1B
- Employee Count: 19,428 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Kaplan Group Investments, Fidelity Investments and 126 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series J, May 25, 2024, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
4. Swiggy
Operator of an online platform for ordering food and groceries. The platform allows users to discover restaurants and order meals. It also provides a service for ordering groceries online. The platform also offers corporate services and partnership opportunities. The platform uses tech for order tracking, payments, and customer communication.
Key facts about Swiggy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹15,600Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $3.62B
- Employee Count: 5,263 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Harmony Partners, Fidelity Investments and 87 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Dec 12, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Public
5. Grab
Operator of a platform providing ride-hailing, food delivery, and payment services. The platform offers options for transportation, on-demand delivery, and various financial solutions. It facilitates connections between consumers, drivers, and merchants. The platform also provides tools and resources for business and enterprise clients.
Key facts about Grab
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Singapore (Singapore)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $10.4B
- Employee Count: 55,837 as on Apr 30, 2026
- Investors: Toyota, Glean Management and 104 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Jul 27, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
SoftBank Vision Fund's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
SoftBank Vision Fund has invested in 356 companies over the last 26 years, with an average of 31 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 13 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in AIdoc and most recent follow-on round was in Perplexity.Year | No. of Investments | ||
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1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2025 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
2024 | 5 | 7 | 12 |
2023 | 6 | 4 | 10 |
2022 | 68 | 17 | 85 |
2021 | 138 | 25 | 163 |
2020 | 19 | 17 | 36 |
2019 | 25 | 12 | 37 |
2018 | 28 | 3 | 31 |
2017 | 13 | 3 | 16 |
SoftBank Vision Fund's Investments by Stage
SoftBank Vision Fund is primarily an Late Stage Investor investor majorly investing in Series C (101) rounds where average round size is $19B, Series D (72) rounds where average round size is $21.6B and Series B (53) rounds where average round size is $12.8B.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Series C | 101 |
Series D | 72 |
Series B | 53 |
Series E | 38 |
Series F | 18 |
Others | 36 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SoftBank Vision Fund's Investments by Sector
SoftBank Vision Fund has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, FinTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 341 Tech companies, 265 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 208 Software companies and at least 128 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 146 |
Consumer | 107 |
High Tech | 89 |
FinTech | 56 |
Retail | 50 |
Others | 461 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SoftBank Vision Fund's Investments by Geography
SoftBank Vision Fund has made most investments in United States (178), followed by China where it has made 26 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 178 |
China | 26 |
India | 26 |
United Kingdom | 23 |
Israel | 10 |
Others | 65 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
SoftBank Vision Fund's recent investments
SoftBank Vision Fund has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. AIdoc and Wayve are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by SoftBank Vision Fund:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Apr 29, 2026 | United States | Series E | 8412 | [+2] | |
Feb 09, 2026 | United Kingdom | Series D | 7024 | [+12] | |
Jan 20, 2026 | United States | Series B | 7411 | [+4] | |
Nov 06, 2025 | United States | Series D | 5217 | [+6] | |
Jul 30, 2025 | Israel | Series C | 5049 |
Unicorns in SoftBank Vision Fund's Portfolio
SoftBank Vision Fund has 134 unicorns in its portfolio - Cast AI, Metropolis, Juspay and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Cast AI. It became a unicorn in 2026.Here is a list of unicorns in SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
65 | Provider of a platform for Kubernetes automation and cost optimisation | 2019 | Miami | Series C | tggddzd | ||
61 | AI company developing computer vision–powered systems to make parking spaces frictionless | 2017 | Santa Monica | Series D | vkjhimr | ||
77 | Provider of payments infrastructure solutions | 2012 | Bengaluru | Series D | fhsbzho | ||
64 | Cloud-based solutions for the creation of automated security workflows | 2018 | Dublin | Series C | r{mlnqe | ||
65 | Manufacturer of universal quantum computers based on Rydberg atoms | 2018 | Boston | Series B | qx{rmqp |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in SoftBank Vision Fund's Portfolio
49 of SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio companies have become public. Ethos got listed on the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ), in Jan 2026 at marketcap of $1.1B and Meesho got listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), National Stock Exchange (NSE) at marketcap of $5.57B.Here are SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
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Jan 29, 2026 | Jul 21, 2021 | Series D | 4490 | |
Dec 10, 2025 | Apr 01, 2021 | Series E | 1986 | |
Nov 10, 2025 | Dec 19, 2019 | Series G | 3543 | |
Sep 10, 2025 | Jun 10, 2021 | Series H | 5251 | |
Jun 12, 2025 | Aug 06, 2021 | Series F | 3000 |
Acquired companies in SoftBank Vision Fund's Portfolio
35 companies from SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was Perch in Apr 2026 by Levanta for $*****.Here are SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 06, 2026 | May 26, 2021 | Series C | 6018 | |
Mar 15, 2026 | Sep 02, 2020 | Series F | 4230 | |
Oct 29, 2025 | Feb 13, 2023 | Seed | 4037 | |
Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 29, 2021 | Series A | 8967 | |
Oct 14, 2025 | Jul 14, 2021 | Series F | 8910 |
Team profile of SoftBank Vision Fund
SoftBank Vision Fund has a team of 103 members including 25 Partners and 28 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 6 more locations. SoftBank Vision Fund's team sits on the board of 5 companies.Here is a list of top team members in SoftBank Vision Fund:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | - | |
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | Chaoyang | - | - | |
Partner | Mumbai | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | ||
Partner | India | |||
Partner | San Francisco | - | - | |
Partner | Tokyo | - | - | |
Partner | Shibuya | - | - |
Co-investors of SoftBank Vision Fund
Over the past 26 years, 3454 investors have co-invested in SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before SoftBank Vision Fund: Google Ventures, Tiger Global Management and 2111 others have invested in rounds before SoftBank Vision Fund. There are 22 companies where Google Ventures has invested before SoftBank Vision Fund and 22 companies where Tiger Global Management has invested before SoftBank Vision Fund.
- Top Co-investors of SoftBank Vision Fund: 607 investors entered a company along with SoftBank Vision Fund. These include investors like Temasek (9 companies).
- Invested after SoftBank Vision Fund: A total of 734 investors have invested in SoftBank Vision Fund's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include SoftBank Group (12 companies), T. Rowe Price (11 companies) and Fidelity Investments (11 companies).
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