Sam Nussey
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SoftBank-backed Japan startup Uhuru said to raise $50m in London IPO
The IPO will give the startup a valuation exceeding the 30 billion yen achieved at its last fundraising.
SoftBank says Vision Fund 2 could start investing soon, bags big gains on first
The technology conglomerate reported a leap in profits at its first $100 billion fund. But, much of the gains are paper profits, with its unrealized g
SoftBank Ventures Asia raises $270m for early-stage investments
The fund is backed by investors including South Korea's National Pension Service.
There’s a dearth of investment opportunities in Japan, says SoftBank’s Son
"Unfortunately there are virtually no companies that can be called global No. 1 unicorns," said the SoftBank Group CEO.
Walmart plans to list Japanese supermarket unit Seiyu
Walmart may keep a majority stake in the business.
Most SoftBank Vision Fund investors want to join second fund, says Son
SoftBank will soon start discussing the second fund with the investors, Son said at the group's annual general meeting.
SoftBank, Toyota self-driving car venture to launch in SE Asia next year
SoftBank is the largest shareholder in the venture with a 40.2% share while Toyota owns 39.8%.
Japan business card app operator Sansan prices IPO at top of range, raises $360m
The firm will list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's Mothers market on June 19.
Buoyed by hotel listings, Airbnb touts recovery in Japan
Japan last June introduced a law that required hosts to register with the government and capped home-sharing to 180 days a year.
SoftBank Group to book $11b profit on Alibaba stake sale
The transaction leaves SoftBank with a 26% stake in Alibaba worth $101 billion.
