SoftBank - About the company
SoftBank is a public company based in Tokyo (Japan), founded in 1981 by . It operates as a Company that offers mobile phones, internet, and clean energy services. The company has 3578 active competitors, including 54 funded and 543 that have exited. Its top competitors include companies like Jio, MTN and T-Mobile.
Company Details
SoftBank is a Japanese technology conglomerate that provides a range of services, including mobile telecommunications, internet, and fixed-line telecommunications. The company also offers various lifestyle services, including energy management, robotics, and online banking. With a strong focus on innovation, SoftBank is committed to leveraging its proprietary knowledge and data to create value through robotics and other technologies globally.
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Key Metrics
Founded Year
1981
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Stage
Public
Ranked
5th among 3578 active competitors
Employee Count
as on Mar 31, 2018
Investment & Acquisitions
Similar Companies
Jio &
Exit Details
Public
Legal entities associated with SoftBank
SoftBank is associated with 2 legal entities given below:
Legal Entity Name | Date of incorporation | Revenue | Net Profit | Employee Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 13, 2015 | - | 178 | 912 | |
Dec 31, 1999 | - | 907 | 752 |
SoftBank's funding and investors
SoftBank is a funded company.
SoftBank's founders and board of directors
The founders of SoftBank is . and are the CEO of SoftBank. has founded 2 more companies - and SoftBank Vision Fund.
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SoftBank's Competitors and alternates
Top competitors of SoftBank include Jio, MTN and T-Mobile. Here is the list of Top 10 competitors of SoftBank, ranked by ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù score :
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Overall Rank | Company Details | Short Description | Total Funding | Investors | ÃØÃÜÑо¿Ëù Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st | Provider of voice calling and internet services | $20.1B | Standard Chartered, HDFC BankÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 82/100 | |
2nd |  MTN 1994, Johannesburg (South Africa), Public | Provider of mobile network services | $7.05M | Standard Chartered, MastercardÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 81/100 |
3rd |  T-Mobile 1987, Bellevue (United States), Acquired | Provider of mobile telecommunication services | - | TD Bank, Deutsche TelekomÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 80/100 |
4th | Global telecommunications company | $292M | Kotak Mahindra Bank, Global Incubation ServicesÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 79/100 | |
5th | 1981, Tokyo (Japan), Public | Company that offers mobile phones, internet, and clean energy services | - | - | 78/100 |
6th | Provider of mobile internet services for home and offices | $19.7M | 77/100 | ||
7th | Integrated telecom and IPTV services provider | - | BPEA EQT, Versor InvestmentsÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 77/100 | |
8th | AT&T 1876, Dallas (United States), Public | Provider of mobile internet, TV, and other services | - | Providence Equity Partners, Reforged HoldingsÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 77/100 |
9th | Proximus Group 1994, Brussels (Belgium), Public | Provider of telephony, internet, television and network-based ICT services | - | European Investment Bank, Expon CapitalÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 76/100 |
10th | Integrated telecommunication and TV services provider | $188M | , PHP HoldingÌý&²¹³¾±è;Ìý | 75/100 |
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SoftBank's Investments and acquisitions
SoftBank has made 78 investments in companies including Cybereason and Perplexity. SoftBank has also acquired 12 companies including Cubic Telecom and Cinarra. Here is the list of investments & acquisitions:
Date of Investment/Acquisition | Type | Company Name | Founded Year | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 11, 2025 | Investments | 2012 | San Diego, United States | |
Dec 18, 2024 | Investments | 2022 | San Francisco, United States | |
Dec 04, 2024 | Investments | 2020 | Sagamihara, Japan |
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Reports related to SoftBank
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News related to SoftBank
Media has covered SoftBank for a total of 268 events in the last 1 year, 60 of them have been about company updates and 43 about partnerships.
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The Star Online•Apr 07, 2025•SoftBank
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Variety•Apr 03, 2025•Runway, General Atlantic, Fidelity Investments, Baillie Gifford and 4 others
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