SoftBank Robotics Europe

SoftBank Robotics Europe, formerly Aldebaran Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for education, research, health, distribution, tourism, business applications, and home use. The company serves customers worldwide and focuses on interactive robotics that assist professionals and individuals. Founded in 2005, it is based in Paris, France, with additional offices in France, Japan, the United States, and China, and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group.

Karim Abouzahr

Director, SoftBank Europe Ventures

Kristin Bannon

Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Jonathan Bullock

COO and Managing Director

John Cassidy

Investment Director, Life Sciences and HealthTech

Tom Cheung

Partner, Americas

Serena Dayal

Partner, Americas

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Ronald Fisher

Vice Chairman

Kunihiro Fujinaga

Managing Executive Officer

Navneet Govil

Managing Partner, CFO

Ayush Jain

Investment Vice President

Lydia Jett

Managing Partner

Sumer Juneja

Managing Partner and Head of EMEA and India Investing

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Gosia Karas

Investor

Eylul Kayin

Vice President

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Investor

Jimi Macdonald

Director

Makizono Keiichi

Executive Officer and CIO

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner

Ken Miyauchi

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Moon

Executive Managing Partner

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Partner, EMEA

Vikas Parekh

Managing Partner

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Priya Saiprasad

Partner

Masayoshi Son

Founder

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Florida

CAST AI

Series C in 2025
CAST AI Group, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in multi-cloud management, particularly through its advanced Kubernetes automation platform. Founded in 2019 and based in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, CAST AI enables users to optimize their cloud infrastructure by dynamically adjusting compute capacity based on demand across multiple cloud providers. The platform employs machine learning algorithms to analyze and optimize clusters in real time, leading to significant cost reductions—often over 50%—for customers utilizing major cloud services such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. In addition to cost savings, CAST AI enhances performance, security, and overall productivity for DevOps and engineering teams by ensuring efficient resource allocation and application deployment across different cloud environments.

1NCE

Venture Round in 2025
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2022
Fanatics is a global sports merchandise company that designs, produces, distributes and retails licensed sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear through online, mobile and physical stores. Founded in 1995 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel platform that serves professional leagues, teams, media brands, collegiate and professional properties, and retailers, delivering high-quality merchandise to fans with real-time availability across channels.

1NCE

Venture Round in 2022
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

Papa

Series D in 2021
Papa, Inc. operates an online platform designed to connect college students with senior citizens, facilitating various services to assist older adults in maintaining their independence and well-being. Founded in 2016 and based in Miami, Florida, the platform enables college and nursing students to provide companionship and assistance in areas such as transportation, house chores, technology lessons, grocery shopping, and caregiving. By connecting vetted companions with older adults, Papa aims to enhance social connections and support for seniors, allowing them to live securely and happily at home.

1NCE

Funding Round in 2021
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

Airspan Networks

Post in 2021
Airspan Networks is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions. Established in 1992, the company delivers high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services to operators and vertical markets worldwide, serving over 500 operators across licensed and unlicensed frequency bands up to 6GHz. Its comprehensive product range includes indoor/outdoor small cells, open RAN base stations, fixed wireless access solutions, and related design services.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fanatics is a global sports merchandise company that designs, produces, distributes and retails licensed sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear through online, mobile and physical stores. Founded in 1995 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel platform that serves professional leagues, teams, media brands, collegiate and professional properties, and retailers, delivering high-quality merchandise to fans with real-time availability across channels.

Lumu

Seed Round in 2021
Lumu is a cybersecurity company founded in 2019 and headquartered in Doral, Florida. The company specializes in real-time identification and isolation of cyber compromises, providing enterprises with the ability to detect threats and attacks swiftly. Lumu enhances existing security measures through actionable intelligence, employing principles of Continuous Compromise Assessment. Its software offers features such as customizable activity clustering, a compromise radar, and integrated threat intelligence, enabling clients to analyze network metadata effectively. By normalizing and collecting data from various sources, such as net flows and access logs, Lumu empowers security teams to achieve real-time visibility across their infrastructures and significantly reduce the time needed for breach detection from months to minutes.

QuickNode

Seed Round in 2021
Founded in Miami in 2017, QuickNode is a comprehensive blockchain development platform that empowers developers and businesses with fast, reliable APIs and supportive tools to execute Web3 ideas efficiently.

Meditation.live

Venture Round in 2019
Meditation.live, Inc. is a wellness platform founded in 2018 and based in Miami Beach, Florida. The company offers enterprise wellness solutions designed to reduce workplace stress, enhance sleep quality, and boost employee happiness. Its services include live meditation classes, courses, workshops, and panels, making it accessible for individuals and organizations alike. The platform features interactive elements, allowing users to engage with teachers in real-time, which fosters a more personalized learning experience. Meditation.live aims to inspire individuals to discover their true purpose through meditation and movement practices, ultimately contributing to lasting happiness and mental clarity.

5x5 Technologies

Series A in 2018
5x5 Technologies Inc. is a manufacturer of unmanned aircraft systems and a developer of a software-as-a-service asset management platform focused primarily on communications infrastructure across various sectors, including wireless, government, public safety, and aviation. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company leverages advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, and 3D spatial computing to enhance operational efficiency. Its offerings include AI-powered analytics, data integrity, and the creation of digital twin models that accurately represent complex structures. These solutions enable clients to automate workflows, reduce operational costs, and identify new revenue opportunities through comprehensive portfolio-wide analytics. 5x5 Technologies is recognized for its innovation and serves a diverse clientele, including leading companies, systems integrators, and governmental agencies, with a workforce spread across North and Central America, Europe, and Asia.

Neighborhood Fuel

Series A in 2018
Neighborhood Fuel is a Miami-based company that provides on-demand fuel delivery services. Founded in 2017, it offers refueling for both commercial and private vehicles through its mobile application, available on Google Play and iTunes. The service allows users to browse and book gas delivery plans tailored to their individual needs and stay connected with delivery drivers, eliminating the need to visit a gas station. Neighborhood Fuel also provides fleet services and doorstep delivery.

Fanatics

Series D in 2017
Fanatics is a global sports merchandise company that designs, produces, distributes and retails licensed sports apparel, jerseys and fan gear through online, mobile and physical stores. Founded in 1995 and based in Jacksonville, Florida, the company operates a multi-channel platform that serves professional leagues, teams, media brands, collegiate and professional properties, and retailers, delivering high-quality merchandise to fans with real-time availability across channels.

Dineronet.com

Venture Round in 2000
Dineronet.com is a pioneering network of personal finance portals designed for Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking users globally. The platform empowers individuals to make informed financial decisions by offering a wealth of organized financial information, expert guidance, interactive tools, and key market insights. Users can access a variety of financial products and services through online transactions facilitated by partnerships with leading financial institutions. Dineronet.com is managed by a team of industry experts committed to delivering reliable personal finance information. With its headquarters in Miami, the company plans to expand its presence by opening additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, aiming to better serve the needs of the US Hispanic market.
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