SoftBank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational investment holding company headquartered in Tokyo, focused primarily on investment management across global technology sectors. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, who remains its influential chairman and CEO, SoftBank has evolved from a telecommunications operator into a diversified conglomerate with significant holdings in internet, AI, robotics, e-commerce, and other high-tech industries[2][3]. SoftBank operates both as an investment powerhouse and an operating company. Its investment arm, notably the SoftBank Vision Fund, is the world’s largest technology-focused venture capital fund, with over $100 billion in capital, investing in cutting-edge companies globally, including Arm (semiconductors), Alibaba (e-commerce), and WeWork (coworking)[2][4]. The operating division, SoftBank Corp., is Japan’s third-largest wireless carrier, providing mobile communications, broadband, cloud, AI/IoT solutions, and digital media services to millions of consumers and enterprises[1]. The company’s history features landmark achievements such as the $32 billion acquisition of UK chip designer Arm Holdings in 2016 and a $50 billion investment pledge in the U.S. to foster job creation and innovation[2]. Recently, SoftBank has expanded its portfolio with acquisitions like Graphcore, a UK-based AI semiconductor developer, and investments in autonomous driving technology via Wayve Technologies. It also promotes sustainability through investments in solar power projects in the U.S.[4]. SoftBank’s strategy emphasizes solving social issues via technology-driven innovation, building resilient management, and advancing digital transformation to empower society and industry[1]. Despite challenges linked to some unprofitable investments, SoftBank maintains a vision for sustained growth over 300 years by fostering synergy among its portfolio companies and leveraging AI and advanced technologies to create new markets[3][4]. As of 2025, SoftBank remains a major global player ranked 130th in the Forbes Global 2000 list, continuously shaping the future of technology and investmen