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GravityLabs Raises $17M in Series A - FinSMEs

GravityLabs has successfully raised $17 million in a Series A funding round, marking a significant milestone for the company as it looks to expand its operations and accelerate growth.

12/18/2025

SoftBank Ventures Asia launches corporate-backed $150m fund, rebrands - Global Venturing

SoftBank Ventures Asia has launched a new $150 million corporate-backed fund and undergone a rebranding, signaling a strategic shift in its venture investment approach across the Asian market.

1/29/2024

SoftBank Ventures Asia changes name after closing $150m fund - techinasia.com

SoftBank Ventures Asia has rebranded following the close of its $150 million fund, signaling a new strategic direction for the venture capital arm operating across Asian markets.

1/29/2024

CORRECTING and REPLACING SoftBank Ventures Asia is Newly Becoming SBVA - Business Wire

SoftBank Ventures Asia announced a rebranding to SBVA. The name change reflects the firm's evolving identity as a venture capital investor across global markets.

1/28/2024

SoftBank Ventures Asia Invests in Habitus Associates Co., LTD., Leading the Digital Transition of the Art Industry - newswire.com

SoftBank Ventures Asia has invested in Habitus Associates, a company driving the digital transformation of the art industry, signaling growing interest in art-tech innovation.

9/18/2023

Softbank Ventures Asia makes follow-on investment in Sunrate | by Norbert Gehrke | Tokyo FinTech - Medium

Softbank Ventures Asia has made a follow-on investment in Sunrate, a global payment and treasury management platform, signaling continued confidence in the fintech firm's growth trajectory.

6/27/2023

As tech slumps, SoftBank sells VC unit to Singapore-based firm led by Masayoshi Son's brother - TechCrunch

SoftBank has sold its venture capital unit to a Singapore-based firm led by Masayoshi Son's brother amid a broader tech market downturn, signaling a strategic retreat from direct VC operations.

4/13/2023

Taizo Son to acquire Softbank Ventures Asia, aiming to build regional startup ecosystem - BRIDGE(ブリッジ)

Taizo Son is set to acquire Softbank Ventures Asia, with the goal of fostering a robust startup ecosystem across the Asian region.

4/13/2023

Masayoshi Son’s SoftBank Sells Venture Capital Arm To Younger Brother’s Singapore-Based Investment Firm - Forbes

SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son, has sold its venture capital division to an investment firm based in Singapore owned by his younger brother, marking a significant restructuring move.

4/13/2023

SoftBank Sells Early Stage VC Arm to Entity Led by Taizo Son - Bloomberg.com

SoftBank has sold its early-stage venture capital arm to an entity led by Taizo Son, the younger brother of SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son.

4/12/2023

The Edgeof to acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia to establish Pan-Asian ecosystem for pioneering startups - TNGlobal

The Edgeof announced plans to acquire SoftBank Ventures Asia, aiming to build a pan-Asian ecosystem that supports pioneering startups across the region.

4/12/2023

SoftBank to divest $2bn SoftBank Ventures Asia unit - Global Venturing

SoftBank is planning to divest its SoftBank Ventures Asia unit, valued at approximately $2 billion, as the company continues to restructure its investment portfolio and focus on core business areas.

4/12/2023

SoftBank Ventures Asia sale reflects Masayoshi Son’s pivot towards caution - PitchBook

SoftBank's sale of SoftBank Ventures Asia signals a strategic shift by Masayoshi Son toward a more cautious investment approach amid market uncertainties.

4/11/2023

[Herald Interview] Rebranded SoftBank Ventures Asia to form new fund for AI startups in Asia - The Korea Herald

SoftBank Ventures Asia, under its rebranded identity, plans to establish a new investment fund targeting AI startups across Asia, signaling a strategic shift toward artificial intelligence-focused venture capital.

1/28/2019

SoftBank Ventures Korea is now SoftBank Ventures Asia - PR Newswire

SoftBank Ventures Korea has rebranded to SoftBank Ventures Asia, reflecting its expanded focus and investment reach across the Asian region beyond South Korea.

1/2/2019

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