SoftBank has invested hundred of millions of dollars in technology-forward companies since 2008.The company's portfolio includes acquisitions of big names like Boston Dynamicsand ARM. Its most recent reported acquisition is WeWork, the embattled coworking startup.In the wake of the WeWork debacle, several other SoftBank startups have also begun to bleed under closer scrutiny of their profit-losing business models.Oyo, Rappi, Getaround and Zume laid off a combined total of 2,600 employees in the first week of 2020.Here's a list of SoftBank's technology investments over the years.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Japanese tech giant SoftBank has billions of dollars at its disposal to fund and acquire high-profile companies.The massive corporationled by Masayoshi Son, Japan's richest manmakes investments through the SoftBank Group and its $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund.SoftBank has backed or bought a long list of established tech firms such as Nvidia, Slack, Uber, and ARM. It's also backed less well-known startups, like satellite internet firm OneWeb, Indian ecommerce company Paytm, and farming startup Plenty. Most of the money has gone to companies in Europe, Asia, and North America.SoftBank is raising a follow-up Vision Fund II, and at one point said it had financing commitments of $108 billion. But the status of that fund is now unclear as many of the startups that the first Vision Fund invested in have fallen on hard times.In a widely publicized scandal, SoftBank took control of WeWork, the embattled coworking business. SoftBank's Son and Adam Neumannthe company's recently ousted CEOonce had a close personal relationship, but the Japanese investor was reportedly one of the first to call for Neumann to step down when the company's IPO plans started falling apart. Layoffs of WeWork staffers began almost immediately after the takeover.SoftBank reported a steep $6.5 billion loss in November, spurred by its biggest tech bet flops like WeWork, and Uber and Lyft's disappointing debuts on the stock market.In the wake of the WeWork debacle, several other SoftBank startups have also begun to bleed. Zume, the SoftBank-backed robotic pizza startup valued at $1 billion, lost a third of its executive team and layoffs that affected 360 out of its 500 employees. The company isn't alonein the first full week of 2020, SoftBank-backed Oyo, Rappi, Getaround and Zume laid off a combined total of 2,600 employees. More layoffs in Oyo's US offices have also been reported by Business Insider, though it isn't immediately clear how many jobs were cut.Here's a running list of SoftBank's investments, based on how much the firm has put into in each company:SEE ALSO:The 23 most powerful LGBTQ+ people in techGlobality ' $100 millionWhat it does:B2B matching marketplaceFounded: 2015Most recent valuation:$800 millionSoftBank's total investment:$100 millionJanuary 2019Invested $100 millionTotal funding raised:$172.2 million (PitchBook)Boston Dynamics ' acquired for estimated $100 millionWhat it does: Robotics developmentFounded: 1992SoftBank's total investment: Estimated $100 millionJune 2017Undisclosed amount to acquire Boston Dynamics, though deal is estimated to be worth $100 million.Gympass ' estimated $100 to $150 millionWhat it does: Discounted gym access for employeesFounded: 2013Most recent valuation: $1 billionSoftBank's total investment: Estimated $100 to $150 millionJune 2019Participated in $300 million roundTotal funding raised: $300 million (PitchBook)Alibaba ' $102 millionWhat it does: E-commerce platform in ChinaFounded:1999Market cap: $460 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment: $102 millionJune 2016Sold back $7.9 billion worth of shares to reduce its stake to 26% (and made $11.1 billion from the sale)February 2004Led $82 million venture capital roundJanuary 2000Invested $20 millionBrain Corp ' $114 millionWhat it does: AI technology for autonomous robots and machinesFounded: 2009Most recent valuation: $240 millionSoftBank's total investment: $114 millionJuly 2017Led $114 million roundTotal funding raised: $123 million (PitchBook)Light ' $121 millionWhat it does: Ultra-zoom digital photography camerasFounded: 2013Most recent valuation:$396 millionSoftBank's total investment:$121 millionJuly 2018Led $121 million roundTotal funding raised: $206 million (PitchBook)Cybereason ' $150 millionWhat it does: Israeli security software providerFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$1 billionSoftBank's total investment: $150 millionJune 2017Led $100 million roundOctober 2015Invested $50 millionTotal funding raised: $390 million (PitchBook)Nauto ' $159 millionWhat it does: Self-driving car technologyFounded: 2015Most recent valuation:$1 billion (Reuters)SoftBank's total investment: $159 millionJuly 2017Led $159 million roundTotal funding raised: $174.2 million (PitchBook)Mapbox ' $164 millionWhat it does:Customized maps on open-source platformFounded: 2010Most recent valuation:$385 millionSoftBank's total investment:$164 millionOctober 2017Led $164 million roundTotal funding raised:$229.4 million (PitchBook)Fungible ' $200 millionWhat it does: Hardware and software for data centers.Founded: 2015Most recent valuation: $260 million (PitchBook)SoftBank's total investment: $200 millionJune 2019Led $200 million roundTotal funding raised: $303 million (PitchBook)Clutter ' $200 millionWhat it does:On-demand storage services and platformFounded:2013Most recent valuation:$600 millionSoftBank's total investment:$200 millionMarch 2019Led $200 million roundTotal funding raised:$310.2 million (PitchBook)Plenty ' $200 millionWhat it does: Indoor vertical farmingFounded: 2013Most recent valuation:$1.05 billionSoftBank's total investment: $200 millionSeptember 2017Led $200 million roundTotal funding raised: $401 million (PitchBook)Brandless ' $240 millionWhat it does: E-commerce platformFounded:2014Most recent valuation:$235.3 millionSoftBank's total investment:$240 millionSeptember 2018Led $240 million roundTotal funding raised: $292.5 million (PitchBook)Ola Electric ' $250 millionWhat it does: Electric vehicles arm of OlaFounded: 2017Most recent valuation: $1.1 billion (PitchBook)SoftBank's total investment: $250 millionJuly 2019Led $250 million roundTotal funding raised: $306.4 million (PitchBook)Slack ' $250 millionWhat it does: E-commerce platformFounded:2014Market cap: $12.4 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment:$240 millionSeptember 2018Led $240 million roundTotal funding raised: $1.2 billion (PitchBook)Automation Anywhere ' $300 millionWhat it does: Software for robotic process automation (RPA)Founded:2003Most recent valuation:$2.6 billionSoftBank's total investment:$300 millionNovember 2018 Invested $300 millionTotal funding raised:$550 million (PitchBook)Getaround ' $300 millionWhat it does:Peer-to-peer car sharing e-marketplaceFounded:2011Most recent valuation:$1.7 billionSoftBank's total investment:$300 millionAugust 2018Led $300 million roundTotal funding raised:$611.6 million (PitchBook)Kabbage ' $300 millionWhat it does:Online loan lending platformFounded:2008Most recent valuation:$1.2 billionSoftBank's total investment:$300 millionAugust 2017Invested $250 millionMay 2014Led $50 million roundTotal funding raised:$989.5 million (PitchBook)Wag ' $300 million. SoftBank sold its stake back to Wag in December 2019.What it does:Dog walking appFounded: 2015Most recent valuation:$650 millionSoftBank's total investment:$300 millionJanuary 2018Invested $300 millionDecember 2019Sold its shares and board seats back to Wag for an undisclosed amount.Total funding raised:$361.5 million (PitchBook)Zume ' $375 millionWhat it does: Began with robot-powered pizza delivery but has shifted to compostable food packaging.Founded: 2015Most recent valuation:$2.25 billion (WSJ)SoftBank's total investment:$375 millionNovember 2018Led $375 million roundJanuary 2020 SoftBank was in talks to give Zume another round of funding in late 2019, according to a letter of intent reviewed by Business Insider, but the deal fell apart in December. The company has since abandoned the robotics business and is now focused on compostable food packaging.Total funding raised: $445.7 million (PitchBook)Grofers ' $380 millionWhat it does: Online supermarketFounded: 2013Most recent valuation: $434.8 millionSoftBank's total investment: $380 millionMay 2019Led $200 million roundMarch 2018Led $60 million roundNovember 2015Led $120 million roundTotal funding raised: $471 millionFair ' $385 billionWhat it does:Car borrowing platformFounded: 2016Most recent valuation:$1.2 billionSoftBank's total investment:$385 millionDecember 2018Led $385 million roundTotal funding raised:$2.2 billion (PitchBook)Oaknorth ' $390 millionWhat it does: Business lendingFounded: 2015Most recent valuation: $2.3 billion (September 2018)SoftBank's total investment: $390 million (CNBC)February 2019Participated in $440 million roundTotal funding raised: $1 billion (Crunchbase)Paytm Mall ' $400 millionWhat it does: Online shopping platform in IndiaFounded: 2016Most recent valuation: $2.9 billion (PitchBook)SoftBank's total investment: $400 millionApril 2018Invested $400 millionTotal funding raised:$806 million (PitchBook)Guardant Health ' $401 millionWhat it does: 'Liquid biopsy' blood testing for cancer treatmentFounded: 2013Market cap:$6.2 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment:$401 millionMay 2018$41 million into joint venture Guardant Health AMEAMay 2017Led $360 million roundLemonade ' $420 millionWhat it does:Insurance e-platform for renters and homeownersFounded: 2015Most recent valuation:$2.1 billionSoftBank's total investment:$420 millionApril 2019Led $300 million roundMarch 2018Led $120 million roundTotal funding raised:$479.8 million (PitchBook)Opendoor ' Estimated $500 millionWhat it does:Online real estate marketplaceFounded: 2014Most recent valuation:$3.8 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $500 millionMarch 2019Participated in $300 million roundSeptember 2018Invested $400 millionTotal funding raised: $4.4 billion (PitchBook)Cambridge Mobile Telematics ' $500 millionWhat it does:Mobile analytics providerFounded:2010Most recent valuation:$24.5 millionSoftBank's total investment:$500 millionDecember 2018 Invested $500 millionTotal funding raised:$502.5 million (PitchBook)Improbable ' $502 millionWhat it does: Virtual gaming developerFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$2 billionSoftBank's total investment:$502 millionMay 2017Led $502 million roundTotal funding raised: $604.3 million (PitchBook)Auto1 ' $561 millionWhat it does: German-based platform for buying and selling used carsFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$3.3 billionSoftBank's total investment:$560 millionJanuary 2018Led $560 million roundTotal funding raised: $1.2 billion (PitchBook)ZhongAn ' $600 millionWhat it does:Online-only insurance servicesFounded:2013Market cap:$27.2 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment:$600 millionAugust 2018Invested $100 million toward joint ventureSeptember 2017Invested $500 million for 5% stakeDoorDash ' estimated $600 million to $900 millionWhat it does: Food delivery platformFounded: 2013Most recent valuation:$12.6 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $600 million to $900 millionMay 2019Participated in $600 million roundFebruary 2019Participated in $400 million roundAugust 2018Participated in $250 million roundMarch 2018Led $535 million roundTotal funding raised: $2 billion (PitchBook)OSIsoft ' estimated "high hundreds of millions"What it does: Software for industrial companiesFounded:1980Most recent valuation:"Several billion dollars" (May 2017)SoftBank's total investment: UndisclosedMay 2017Not disclosed, but sources told Reuters that SoftBank bought its stake from other existing investors for "high hundreds of millions."Total funding raised: $135 million (PitchBook)Ola ' estimated $800 million to $1 billionWhat it does: Ride-hailing service in IndiaFounded: 2010Most recent valuation:$5.3 billion (January 2019)SoftBank's total investment:Estimated $800 million to $1 billionOctober 2017Led $1.1 billion roundFebruary 2017Invested $250 millionNovember 2015Participated in $500 million roundApril 2015Participated in $400 million roundOctober 2014Led $210 million roundTotal funding raised: $3.4 billion (PitchBook)Compass ' estimated $850 million to $1 billionWhat it does:Online real estate marketplaceFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$6.4 billion (PitchBook)SoftBank's total investment:Estimated $850 million to $1 billionJuly 2019Participated in $370 million roundSeptember 2018Led $400 million roundDecember 2017Invested $450 millionTotal funding raised: $1.5 billion (PitchBook)ParkJockey (aka REEF Technology) ' $900 millionWhat it does: Smart parking appFounded: 2013Most recent valuation:$1 billionSoftBank's total investment:$900 millionDecember 2018Led $900 million roundTotal funding raised: About $1 billion (PitchBook)Nuro ' $940 millionWhat it does: AI technology for self-driving carsFounded: 2016Most recent valuation:$2.7 billionSoftBank's total investment:$940 millionFebruary 2019Invested $940 millionTotal funding raised:$1 billion (PitchBook)Katerra ' $999 millionWhat it does:One-stop construction and building platformFounded: 2015Most recent valuation:$1 billionSoftBank's total investment:$999 millionJanuary 2018Led $999 million roundTotal funding raised:$1.2 billion (PitchBook)Rappi ' $1 billionWhat it does: Colombian food delivery startupFounded: 2015Most recent valuation: $3.5 billionSoftBank's total investment: $1 billionApril 2019Invested $1 billionTotal funding raised: $1.46 billion (Pitchbook)Flexport ' $1 billionWhat it does:Freight forwardingFounded: 2013Most recent valuation:$3.2 billionSoftBank's total investment:$1 billionMay 2019Led $1 billion roundTotal funding raised:$1.4 billion (PitchBook)Fanatics ' estimated $1 billion to $1.2 billionWhat it does: Online platform for sports merchandiseFounded:1995Most recent valuation:$4.5 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $1 billion to $1.2 billionSeptember 2017Led $1 billion roundAugust 2015Participated in $300 million roundTotal funding raised:$1.6 billion (PitchBook)SoFi ' estimated $1.1 billionWhat it does: US-based "alt-lender" for student refinancing loansFounded: 2011Most recent valuation: $4.8 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $1.1 billionFebruary 2017Participated in $500 million roundAugust 2015Led $1 billion roundTotal funding raised: $2.4 billion (PitchBook)Snapdeal ' estimated $1.2 billionWhat it does: Online shopping marketplace in IndiaFounded: 2010Most recent valuation:$950 million (July 2017)SoftBank's total investment: Estimated $1.2 billionAugust 2015Led $500 million roundOctober 2014Led $627 million roundFebruary 2014Participated in $133.8 million roundAugust 2013Invested $75 millionTotal funding raised: $1.5 billion (PitchBook)Tokopedia ' $1.3 billionWhat it does: Online shopping site in IndonesiaFounded: 2009Most recent valuation:$7 billion (November 2018)SoftBank's total investment:Estimated $1.3 billionNovember 2018Led $1.1 billion roundOctober 2014Led $100 million roundJune 2013Led undisclosed roundTotal funding raised:$2.5 billion (PitchBook)Oyo ' $1.4 billionWhat it does: Franchised budget hotelsFounded: 2013Most recent valuation: $5 billionSoftBank's total investment:$1.4 billionSeptember 2018Led $1 billion roundSeptember 2017Led $250 million roundAugust 2016Led $50 million roundAugust 2015Invested $100 millionTotal funding raised: $1.6 billion (PitchBook)Paytm ' $1.4 billionWhat it does: Digital payments wallet in IndiaFounded: 2010Most recent valuation:$17 billion (PitchBook)SoftBank's total investment:$1.4 billionMay 2017Invested $1.4 billionTotal funding raised: $3.6 billion (PitchBook)Chehaoduo ' $1.5 billionWhat it does: Used car trading platformFounded: 2014Most recent valuation:$8.5 billionSoftBank's total investment:$1.5 billionFebruary 2019Invested $1.5 billionTotal funding raised:$3.3 billion (PitchBook)Brightstar ' acquired for $2.2 billionWhat it does:Cell phone distributorFounded:1997SoftBank's total investment:$2.2 billionAugust 2014$2.2 billion to acquire BrightstarYMobile (formerly eAccess) ' acquired for $2.3 billionWhat it does: Mobile telecommunications provider in JapanFounded: 1999SoftBank's total investment:$2.3 billionApril 2015Undisclosed amount for merger of Ymobile to form SoftBank Corp., the company's mobile unit.January 2013$2.3 billion to acquire broadband provider eAccessFlipkart ' $2.5 billion, but has since sold off stakeWhat it does:E-commerce platform in IndiaFounded: 2007Most recent valuation:$20 billionSoftBank's total investment:$2.5 billion, but has since sold off stakeAugust 2017Invested $2.5 billionTotal funding raised:$7.7 billion (PitchBook)Cruise ' estimated $2.5 billion to $3 billionWhat it does:Self-driving car developerFounded:2013Most recent valuation:$19 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $2.5 billion to $3 billionMay 2019 Participated in $1.15 billion roundMay 2018 Invested $2.25 billionTotal funding raised:$7.3 billion (PitchBook)OneWeb ' $2.8 billionWhat it does: Broadband internet access via satellitesFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$14 billion (February 2017 before failed merger)SoftBank's total investment: $2.8 billionMarch 2019Led $1.25 billion roundDecember 2017Invested $500 millionDecember 2016Invested $1 billionTotal funding raised: $4.5 billion (PitchBook)ByteDance ' estimated $1.8 billionWhat it does:Chinese internet company running apps like TikTok, ToutiaoFounded:2012Most recent valuation:$75 billionSoftBank's total investment:$3 billionOctober 2018Led $3 billion roundTotal funding raised:$7.5 billion (PitchBook)Coupang ' $3 billionWhat it does:E-commerce platform in South KoreaFounded:2010Most recent valuation:$9 billionSoftBank's total investment:$3 billionNovember 2018 Invested $2 billionJune 2015Led $1 billion roundTotal funding raised:$3.5 billion (PitchBook)Ele.me ' $3 billionWhat it does:Food delivery platform in China (bought by Alibaba in April 2018)Founded: 2008SoftBank's total investment:$3 billionAugust 2018Led estimated $3 billionNvidia ' $4 billion, but has since sold stakeWhat it does: US-based graphics chip maker for gamingFounded: 1993Market cap:$93.1 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment: $4 billion, but sold off stake for $3.6 billion in January 2019May 2017$4 billionGrab ' estimated $5.5 billion to 5.8 billionWhat it does: Taxi-hailing company in southeast AsiaFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$15 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $5.5 billion to 5.8 billionJune 2019Invested $2 billionJanuary 2018Led $2.5 billion roundSeptember 2016Led $750 million roundAugust 2015Participated in $350 million roundDecember 2014Invested $250 millionTotal funding raised: $9.4 billion (PitchBook)Uber ' $9.3 billionWhat it does: Ride-hailing platformFounded: 2009Market cap:$53.9 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment:$9.3 billionJanuary 2018Led $1.3 billion roundJanuary 2018Invested $8 billion by buying shares from existing shareholders for a 15% stakeUber made its disappointing debut on the public market amid intense pressure from investors to turn a profit.As a result, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has begun moves to focus on the company's core business - ride-hailing. The company has conducted mass rounds of layoffssince its IPO, cutting jobs from the Uber Eats, and advanced driving technology teams.This month, Uber sold its India division of Uber Eats to a local competitor, Zomato.Didi Chuxing ' estimated $11 billion to $15 billionWhat it does: Ride-hailing platform in ChinaFounded: 2012Most recent valuation:$57.6 billionSoftBank's total investment:Estimated $11 billion to $15 billionFebruary 2018Led $4.6 billion roundApril 2017Invested $5 billion as lead in $5.5 billion roundJune 2016Participated in $4.5 billion equity in $7.3 billion roundSeptember 2015Participated in $3 billion roundJanuary 2015Participated in $600 million round for Kuaidi Dache (merged to become Didi)Total funding raised:$22.7 billion (PitchBook)The We Company ' $19.9 billionWhat it does: Provides collaborative office space for companiesFounded: 2010Most recent valuation:$8 billion (October 2019)SoftBank's total investment:Estimated $19.9 billionOctober 2019Investing $6.5 billion in new financing, and buying up to $3 billion of shares from investors, including NeumannJanuary 2019Invested $5 billion, and bought $1 billion worth of shares from investorsAugust 2017Invested $3.1 billion, and bought $1.3 billion worth of shares from investorsWeWork had initially planned to go public this year, but the company has since delayed its IPO. Since its IPO paperwork was filed in August, WeWork's massive losses and CEO Adam Neumann's questionable business dealings, drug and alcohol use, and conflicts of interest were scrutinized.After the company's IPO was delayed, SoftBank was reportedly one of the first investors to quietly raise the possibility of Neumann stepping down. Neumann had a close personal relationship with SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son, but those ties disintegrated after the Japanese investment firm reportedly "lost faith in Adam Neumann's ability to lead WeWork."Neumann has since stepped down from his position as CEO and chairman of the board of directors. SoftBank took control of the company in a deal that brought WeWork's valuation to $8 billiondown significantly from the $47 billion it was valued at earlier this year.SoftBank's COO Marcelo Claure was brought on as the company's new chairman. He announced 4 new executives at an all-hands meeting, including the company's new co-CEOs Sebastian Gunningham and Artie Minson.As a part of the company's plan to right the ship,WeWork started laying off thousands of its US employees.Sprint ' $21.7 billionWhat it does: Phone and wireless services providerFounded: 1899 (as Brown Telephone Company)Market cap:$26 billion at time of writingSoftBank's total investment:$21.7 billionApril 2018Ownership decreased to 27% with T-Mobile-Sprint mergerAugust 2015$87 millionJuly 2013$21.6 billion to acquire majority ownership of SprintARM ' acquired for $32 billionWhat it does: UK-based chip designer for smartphones, including iPhonesFounded: 1990SoftBank's total investment:$32 billionJune 2018 sold 51% stake in Arm's Chinese operations for $775 millionSeptember 2016$32 billion to acquire ARMgoPuff- reportedly $750 millionWhat it does: Logistics and delivery. It is especially popular among college students for delivering junk food, alcohol, and convenience store items.Founded: 2013Most recent valuation:$1 billion, as of November 2018.SoftBank's total investment:$750 million, the Information reported.August 2019 - quietly invested $750 millionTotal funding raised: $866.8 million (Crunchbase)Berkshire Grey - $263 millionWhat it does: Robotics and AI company, offering automation services to retail and -ecommerce companies.Founded: 2013SoftBank's total investment: $263 millionJanuary 2020- led $263 millionTotal funding raised: undisclosed.January 2020 - $263 millionDecember 2018 - disclosed investors like Khosla Ventures, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and Canaan Partners. Amount of funding received left unspecified.
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