SoftBank Group

SoftBank Group is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Japan. It operates through four segments: mobile communications, Sprint, fixed-line telecommunications, and internet. The company provides a wide range of services, including mobile and fixed-line voice and data transmission services, broadband services, internet advertising, e-commerce, and digital television. SoftBank Group also invests in various technologies through its venture capital arms, such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and SoftBank Vision Fund, focusing on areas like artificial intelligence, robotics, and the Internet of Things. One of its notable subsidiaries, SoftBank Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for various applications, including education, healthcare, and business.

Karim Abouzahr

Director, SoftBank Europe Ventures

Praveen Akkiraju

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Kristin Bannon

Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Lee Bocker

COO

Jonathan Bullock

COO and Managing Director

John Cassidy

Investment Director, Life Sciences and HealthTech

Tom Cheung

Partner, Americas

Rodrigo Costa

Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Investor

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Ronald Fisher

Vice Chairman

Navneet Govil

Managing Partner, CFO

Ayush Jain

Investment Vice President

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Managing Partner and Head of EMEA and India Investing

Robert Kaplan

Investment Director

Nagraj Kashyap

Managing Partner

Matt Krna

Principal

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Investor

Jimi Macdonald

Director

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner, Asia

Ken Miyauchi

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Moon

Associate

Akshay Naheta

Partner, EMEA

Gowri Narayanan

Partner, FinTech

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Partner, EMEA

Vikas Parekh

Managing Partner, Americas

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Paulo Passoni

Managing Investment Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Saleh Romeih

Managing Partner, Investment Committee Member, SBIA, EMEA

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Munish Varma

Partner, EMEA, Asia

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Investment Director

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Past deals in Computer Vision

Runway

Series D in 2025
Runway is an applied AI research company established in 2024, specializing in developing innovative tools that integrate artificial intelligence into creative processes. The company offers a video editing platform designed for professionals in art, entertainment, and design. Its technology leverages original image and video creation methods, allowing users to manipulate and edit content intuitively using text inputs. This approach simplifies the video creation process for artists, designers, and filmmakers, enabling them to express their creativity more effectively. Runway's mission is to enhance human creativity through advanced AI capabilities, facilitating seamless interactions between technology and artistic expression.

Tractable

Series E in 2023
Tractable Ltd. is a software company that specializes in artificial intelligence for accident and disaster recovery. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company creates AI algorithms that automate visual damage appraisal, enabling insurers to analyze photos of damaged vehicles and properties to predict repair costs rapidly. Tractable's platform streamlines traditional claims processes by providing real-time, end-to-end estimates, allowing repairs to commence sooner and thereby supporting the restoration of individuals' livelihoods. The company's technology leverages deep learning for image recognition and analysis, facilitating quick and accurate claims settlement for major insurers worldwide. Through its innovative solutions, Tractable aims to transform outdated practices in the insurance industry and enhance the efficiency of damage assessment.

Berkshire Grey

Acquisition in 2023
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Xmov Ai

Series C in 2022
Xmov is a company that specializes in developing artificial reality animation solutions, focusing on virtual human and content creation tailored for enterprise users across various Metaverse applications. The company employs advanced motion capture, animation, and artificial intelligence technologies to deliver customized interactive solutions for diverse business scenarios. Additionally, Xmov creates a comprehensive infrastructure for 3D virtual content production, providing full-stack technology and product services aimed at facilitating education, employment, and the development of virtual world platforms. Their innovative approach spans multiple sectors, including entertainment, cultural tourism, e-commerce, finance, education, healthcare, and communications, establishing a multifaceted ecological development model.

DNABLOCK

Seed Round in 2022
DNABLOCK is leading the way to personalized entertainment, interaction, and inclusion by removing the barriers of 3D content creation. Our platform and REPLIKANT™ animation engine allows creatives, brands, and individuals the ability to generate bespoke, high-quality, digital beings without prohibitive post-production costs or specialized 3D programming knowledge. Our platform supports the exporting of content onto ANY device, making it simple to create fulfilling interactions with an enormous reach. We operate a scalable, high-end, computer graphics pipeline. This pipeline, combined with advanced machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, and sentiment analysis, is our recipe for engaging, real-time, interactive, digital beings and the future of digital interface. As a forward-thinking company, we have focused on likeness protection and ownership; adding authentication mechanisms to guarantee control and transparency.

Gaussian Robot

Series C in 2021
Gaussian Robot, founded in 2013 and headquartered in Shanghai, China, specializes in the development of commercial automatic sweeping robots. The company offers a range of products including automatic cleaning robots, unmanned sanitation vehicles, security robot solutions, and building distribution robots. Additionally, Gaussian Robot incorporates advanced autonomous positioning navigation modules into its offerings, aiming to enhance operational efficiency in various commercial settings.

Agile Robots

Series C in 2021
Agile Robots AG is a German company, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Gilching, with an additional office in Beijing, China. The company specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions that integrate artificial intelligence to enhance manufacturing, medical assistance, and service robotics. Its core offerings include a lightweight robotic arm featuring seven degrees of freedom and a general-purpose robot controller, designed for versatility in various applications. Agile Robots also provides a sophisticated robot vision system and scalable robotics optimized for seamless integration of perception, intelligence, and actuation. These systems are equipped with ultra-sensitive joint torque sensors, enabling them to detect and respond to interactions with human users and their environments, effectively bridging the gap between artificial intelligence and the physical world.

Berkshire Grey

Post in 2021
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

NetraDyne

Series C in 2021
Netradyne Inc. is a technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-based fleet management solutions. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Netradyne focuses on enhancing fleet safety through advanced computer vision and data analysis. Its offerings include VisionPRO, an integrated vision safety system that utilizes multiple camera angles to monitor driving events, and Driveri, a platform that emphasizes recognizing and rewarding positive driver performance. By processing visual and sensory inputs across various industries, including automotive, agriculture, and construction, Netradyne aims to improve safety standards for commercial vehicles and reduce accidents. The company leverages advancements in camera technology, sensor costs, and deep learning to provide actionable insights that enhance fleet management and driver awareness.

Oosto

Series C in 2021
Oosto is a technology company that specializes in advanced facial recognition systems aimed at enhancing security and safety for enterprises. Its solutions enable real-time analysis of safety threats and the identification of persons of interest through an automated watchlist alerting system. This technology not only assists in classifying objects but also tracks individuals' contact histories, all while prioritizing the privacy of bystanders. Oosto's innovations aim to create secure environments where customers, employees, and guests can access spaces and services confidently and conveniently, without compromising ethical standards.

AInnovation

Series D in 2021
AInnovation Technology Group Co Ltd is an enterprise-level provider of artificial intelligence solutions based in China. The company specializes in delivering AI products and services tailored for various industries, particularly focusing on the integration of AI within manufacturing processes. AInnovation employs advanced technologies, including computer vision, machine learning, and natural language processing, to enhance operational efficiency and drive digital transformation for its clients. Its offerings encompass AI platforms, algorithms, software, and AI-enabled equipment, all designed to optimize productivity and improve business value. AInnovation's strategic focus includes five key areas: industrial software, digital intelligence software, industrial logistics, intelligent equipment, and industrial sustainability, positioning itself as a leader in the AI-driven transformation of manufacturing.

Edda Technology

Private Equity Round in 2021
EDDA Technology specializes in computer-assisted solutions for patient care management, focusing on enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of imaging-guided cancer treatment. The company has developed the IQQA platform, which provides innovative imaging solutions that improve workflow and patient care in various surgical contexts, including open, minimally invasive, and robotic surgeries. The platform promotes a patient-specific and disease-targeted approach, facilitating a multidisciplinary strategy for cancer treatment. It supports the entire surgical process, including pre-surgical planning and simulation, intra-operative guidance and monitoring, post-operative follow-up, and training. By enabling advanced clinical applications such as automated volumetric organ segmentation and virtual treatment simulation, EDDA Technology aims to improve early disease detection and diagnosis, ultimately enhancing patient outcomes.

Trax

Series E in 2021
Trax Technology Solutions Pte Ltd. specializes in providing in-store execution solutions, focusing on image recognition technology that transforms mobile images into actionable insights for the retail sector. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Singapore, Trax serves tier-one manufacturers and channel partners both locally and internationally. Its innovative platform enables sales representatives to access detailed information about product availability, shelf share, pricing, and compliance swiftly through mobile devices. This technology enhances operational efficiency and effectiveness for consumer goods companies. Trax has established itself as a leader in computer vision solutions for the consumer packaged goods industry, partnering with various innovators in IoT technologies to capture retail realities. The company's clientele includes major global brands, and it operates offices across multiple regions, including APAC, Europe, the Middle East, North America, and South America.

Standard Cognition

Series C in 2021
Standard Cognition is an artificial intelligence platform that allows buyers to grab what they want without having to go to a cashier. It empowers consumers to shop and pay without waiting in line, scanning or stopping to check out. Available to any retailer, the solution helps reduce labor costs, improve the customer experience, and improve profit margins. It also helps small-size retailers to compete with larger chains and online offerings. Standard Cognition was founded in 2017 and is based in San Francisco, California.

Brain Corp

Series D in 2020
Brain Corp is a San Diego-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Brain Corp’s comprehensive solutions support the builders of today’s autonomous machines in successfully producing, deploying, and supporting robots across commercial industries and applications. It was named the world’s top autonomy solution provider by ABI Research. Brain Corp was founded in 2009 and is based in San Diego, California.

Berkshire Grey

Series B in 2020
Berkshire Grey, Inc. specializes in developing artificial intelligence-driven robotic and automated material handling systems aimed at enhancing omnichannel fulfillment. Founded in 2013 and based in Lexington, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of solutions, including AI software, robotic arms, mobile robotic systems, and advanced sorting technologies. Its systems leverage artificial intelligence, computer vision, and machine learning to automate tasks traditionally performed by humans, thereby increasing accuracy and throughput in logistics and supply chain operations. Berkshire Grey's technology is designed to handle diverse products and packaging types, providing a significant competitive advantage to its customers. The company primarily generates its revenue from North America and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp.

Accel Robotics

Series A in 2019
Accel Robotics Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing artificial intelligence-enabled solutions for retail environments. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in La Jolla, California, with additional offices in Tokyo and Buenos Aires, the company offers the OMNIO robot and a 360-degree visual intelligence platform. This camera-based AI system enhances customer experiences by allowing shoppers to enter a store, select items, and exit without traditional checkout processes, receiving receipts via text or app notifications. By facilitating a seamless, checkout-free shopping experience, Accel Robotics empowers retailers to improve operational efficiency, optimize store layouts, and expand their market reach. The company's focus on computer vision, product design, system engineering, and software development enables businesses to adapt quickly to new retail environments and attract a broader customer base.

Cruise

Corporate Round in 2019
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

SenseTime

Series D in 2018
SenseTime Group Limited is an artificial intelligence company specializing in computer vision and deep learning technologies. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Beijing, China, the company develops a wide range of AI solutions, including face and body analysis, image and video recognition, autonomous driving technologies, and medical image analysis. SenseTime's proprietary AI infrastructure, SenseCore, supports scalable and efficient AI software platforms tailored for various applications across sectors such as smart cities, intelligent transportation, healthcare, and finance. The company is also active in advancing industry standards related to data security and ethical AI practices, having contributed to numerous national and international guidelines. With a presence in multiple countries, including Japan, Singapore, and several locations in China, SenseTime aims to drive innovation and foster sustainable productivity through its AI technologies.

Light

Series D in 2018
Light Labs Inc., established in 2013 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, specializes in advancing photography through innovative technology. The company's flagship product, the Light L16 Camera, is a multi-aperture computational camera designed to deliver DSLR-quality images in a compact, pocket-sized format. By employing multiple lenses and sophisticated computational algorithms, the L16 captures high-definition photographs that combine the perspectives from several apertures simultaneously. This technology allows users to obtain a 52-megapixel image with exceptional detail and clarity, making high-quality photography more accessible to everyday users. Light's commitment to pushing the boundaries of camera technology aims to revolutionize the way individuals capture and experience photography.

Cruise

Corporate Round in 2018
Cruise is a company focused on developing advanced self-driving vehicles that aim to enhance road safety and transform the transportation experience. By producing zero-emission vehicles at a dedicated manufacturing facility, Cruise integrates sophisticated hardware and software to navigate complex and unpredictable driving environments. The company's autonomous vehicles are designed to connect people with essential places, things, and experiences, particularly in dense urban settings, thereby restoring freedom of movement while simultaneously reducing carbon emissions and transit times.

Brain Corp

Series C in 2017
Brain Corp is a San Diego-based AI company creating transformative core technology for the robotics industry. Brain Corp’s comprehensive solutions support the builders of today’s autonomous machines in successfully producing, deploying, and supporting robots across commercial industries and applications. It was named the world’s top autonomy solution provider by ABI Research. Brain Corp was founded in 2009 and is based in San Diego, California.

CloudMinds

Series A in 2017
CloudMinds Technology Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, specializing in the development and operation of cloud robotic solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including mobile-intranet cloud services that provide secure mobility solutions for enterprise clients. Its offerings encompass cloud artificial intelligence solutions, which integrate human augmented robotics intelligence and various cloud robot services. One of its notable products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot equipped with Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise and compliant grasping. This robot connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, enabling enhanced robotic intelligence through a secure network over 4G and 5G. CloudMinds operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd., positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.

CloudMinds

Seed Round in 2016
CloudMinds Technology Inc. is a company based in Irvine, California, specializing in the development and operation of cloud robotic solutions. Founded in 2015, it offers a range of services, including mobile-intranet cloud services that provide secure mobility solutions for enterprise clients. Its offerings encompass cloud artificial intelligence solutions, which integrate human augmented robotics intelligence and various cloud robot services. One of its notable products is the XR-1 Robot, a commercial humanoid service robot equipped with Smart Compliant Actuator technology for precise and compliant grasping. This robot connects to the company's AI Cloud Brain platform, enabling enhanced robotic intelligence through a secure network over 4G and 5G. CloudMinds operates as a subsidiary of CloudMinds Technologies Co., Ltd., positioning itself at the forefront of innovation in the robotics and artificial intelligence sectors.
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