PavelAlpeyev
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SoftBank gains control over WeWork with $9.5b bailout package
The deal includes $5 billion in new financing and an acceleration of a $1.5 billion existing commitment.
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son says is ‘embarrassed’ by record
Son has often said that he has a 30-year plan for SoftBank. But his company’s shares have been battered by more immediate concerns, now trading at c
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son stresses on ‘good governance’
Public investors aren’t going to tolerate gimmicks, like super-voting rights or complicated share structures, said Son.
SoftBank takes more control in new fund, replaces Saudi as top investor
Saudi Arabia’s PIF, which chipped in $45b for the first fund, was not mentioned in the announcement Friday.
Founders of Grab, OYO, Paytm on how AI helps them stay on top of their game
Masayoshi Son likes to sketch out a grand vision for the future of AI. On SoftBank's annual conference, he let his proteges and startups speak for the
Uber looks to recruit Japan’s elderly for food delivery
Building up Uber Eats could be the company’s best chance, for now, to capture revenue in the world’s third-largest economy.
SoftBank among Japanese companies that pay top dollars to senior executives
Six of the country’s 10 biggest salary packages last fiscal year were offered by SoftBank.
SoftBank’s Son offers lofty predictions for his tech investments
The value of SoftBank’s investment portfolio could grow 33-fold to 200 trillion yen ($1.8 trillion) in 20 years, he said.
Line co-CEO says fintech business may break even in 1 to 2 years
Japan’s Line Corp has been investing heavily into fintech operations.
SoftBank’s Vision Fund plans to borrow $4b against Uber equity stake
The fund is discussing the loan with banks including Goldman Sachs.
