SoftBank Ventures Asia

Established in 2000 as SoftBank Group's early-stage venture capital arm, SBVA is now an independent entity focused on empowering global entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across various technology sectors.

Jeehyun Choi

Partner

Choi Ji-hyeon

Chief executive

Jay Choi

Vice President

Ding Haipeng

Partner

Jason Ding

Partner, China

Past deals in Mathematics

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series C in 2022
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series C in 2021
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Series A in 2018
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

QANDA(Mathpresso)

Seed Round in 2016
Mathpresso, Inc. is an educational technology company based in Seoul, South Korea, established in 2015. It operates Qanda, a data-driven platform that leverages artificial intelligence and optical character recognition (OCR) technology to assist students with their studies. Users can take a photo of a question or problem, which the platform then analyzes to provide solutions and explanations. Qanda covers a wide range of subjects, including mathematics, Korean history, social studies, and science. The platform is designed to facilitate learning by allowing students to engage with tutors and access answers in real time. As of this year, Qanda has attracted over one million users in South Korea, making it a significant resource for students seeking help with homework and exam preparation.

Enuma

Venture Round in 2015
Enuma Inc., established in 2012 and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in designing accessible games and applications that promote independent learning for children aged preschool through second grade. The company's flagship products include Todo Math, Todo Telling Time, Kid in Story, and Todo Number Matrix, each focusing on different aspects of math and language skills development. Enuma's mission is to empower all children, including those with special needs or limited resources, to become independent learners. Notably, the company won the Global Learning XPRIZE competition in 2019 for achieving the highest learning gains in a 15-month field test.
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