Who we are
Established in 2000 as an early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group,
SBVA has a storied history of empowering extraordinary entrepreneurs across the globe.
In 2023, we joined forces with The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder founded
by Taizo Son, JP Lee, and Atsushi Taira and began our new chapter as an independent entity
with a renewed commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement.
where we invest
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Early to Growth
We invest in early to growth stage startups.
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Go Global
We invest and support startups who seek to expand globally.
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Constant Innovation
We prioritize startups with technology that can transform people’s lives.
WHY SBVA
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Technology Pioneer
Leveraging our expertise and network in the ICT sector, we have invested over $2billion in over 300 startups in the past 20 years. SBVA is committed to working with startups to ensure their innovative technologies are valued greatly in the market.
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Growth Partner
Our investment team includes a CEO, who is a serial entrepreneur, and technical experts from major IT companies and startups. We support our portfolio companies throughout their growth stages with our expertise and network.
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Global Partner
We actively support our founders with our global network of experts across various industries. Moreover, we offer networking events and educational sessions, such as Fireside Chat with OpenAI and Portfolio Night.
