SoftBank

Overview

SoftBank Group Corp. is a global technology investment conglomerate founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son. Originally a software distributor, SoftBank has evolved into a significant player in telecommunications, internet services, venture capital, and artificial intelligence through strategic investments and acquisitions. The company has a rich history, including its IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1999 and the acquisition of Vodafone Japan in 2006, which established it as Japan's third-largest mobile provider.

SoftBank provides a range of telecommunications services, including mobile, fixed-line, broadband, and data communication for businesses. It has pioneered internet services such as Yahoo! Japan and made substantial investments in companies like Alibaba and Arm. The company also develops innovative products, including the humanoid robot Pepper, and participates in venture capital through its Vision Fund, supporting advancements in autonomous driving, connected devices, and digitalization. SoftBank's mission is to drive the information revolution and foster a connected world through technology.

Basic Information

Contact Details

• Phone: +81 368-89-2000
• Website: softbank.jp
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/softbank-mobile

Key Focus Areas & Initiatives

• IT services & IT consulting
• Telecommunications
• Mobile network
• Investment fund
• Cloud infrastructure
• Media and entertainment
• Fintech investments
• Telecom infrastructure
• Global investments
• Smart home
• Software development
• Corporate investments
• Startups
• Infrastructure
• Telecom services
• Mobile services
• 5G technology
• AI investments
• Digital services
• Smart technology
• Trade show organization
• Media publishing
• Venture capital
• Software publishers
• Tech investments
• E-commerce platforms
• Trade shows
• E-commerce
• Tech portfolio
• Robotics
• Technology
• AI technology
• Investment management
• Digital innovation
• Venture funding
• IoT
• Technology innovation
• Mobile network operator
• Infrastructure development
• Internet services
• Digital transformation
• Blockchain
• IoT solutions
• Cloud services
• Cloud computing
• Digital health
• AI
• Tech startups
• 5G
• Digital ecosystem
• Smart city
• Sustainability
• Corporate governance
• Consumer electronics
• Technology solutions
• Software services
• Mobile security
• Unified communications
• Business connectivity
• Network infrastructure
• Finance
• Enterprise software
• Internet infrastructure
• Internet of things
• Consumer internet
• Wearable technologies
• Renewables & environment
• Computer & network security

Technologies Used

• Akamai
• Amazon SES
• AppNexus
• Atlassian Cloud
• Azure Digital Twins
• Bing Ads
• Criteo
• DoubleClick
• DoubleClick Conversion
• DoubleClick Floodlight
• Facebook Custom Audiences
• Facebook Login (Connect)
• Facebook Widget
• Google AdWords Conversion
• Google Analytics
• Google Dynamic Remarketing
• Google Font API
• Google Play
• Google Tag Manager
• IBM MaaS360
• Marketo
• Microsoft Azure Hosting
• Microsoft Office 365
• Mobile Friendly
• Omniture (Adobe)
• Outlook
• RTB House
• Remote
• Taboola
• Twitter Advertising
• VueJS
• WordPress.org
• Yahoo Analytics
• Yahoo Tag Manager
• YouTube
• reCAPTCHA

Affiliated Organizations & Regional Branches

• SoftBank Robotics UK Ltd (EMEA HQ)
• Softbank Selection
• Leopalace21 Corporation
• Treasure Data
• SoftBank Investment Advisers
• SoftBank Robotics America
• （株）レオパレス・スマイル
• Cubic Telecom Limited
• Cubic³
• SoftBank Robotics Singapore (APAC HQ)
• DigitalBridge
• Graphcore
• SoftBank Robotics Japan
• Ampere
• Leopalace21 Philippines Inc.
• （株）レオパレス２１
• 拟未（北京）科技有限公司