SoftBank Capital is a venture capital group in the United States, focusing on technology and telecom early stage businesses. It was founded by SoftBank.[ it does not actively make investments, but it continues to oversee its prior portfolio.][
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History
The investment branch of the Japanese telecom company, SoftBank Corp.,[ the SoftBank Capital firm was established and initially led by four partners: Ron Fisher, Eric Hippeau, Steve Murray, and Michael Perlis. The company is a member of National Venture Capital Association.
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In November 2011, Mike Perlis stepped down as general partner at SoftBank Capital to become CEO of Forbes Media.
In 2013, it created a $250 million growth fund for companies such as Alibaba Group and MediaTek.
SoftBank Capital was closed by SoftBank in 2015.
See also
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List of venture capital firms
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Private equity in the 2000s
