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

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

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

Partner, Americas

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Director, Americas

Jimi Macdonald

Director

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, Americas

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Masayoshi Son

Founder

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Past deals in Smart Cities

Wayve

Series C in 2024
Wayve is a technology company based in London, United Kingdom, focused on developing a fully autonomous driving system for vehicles. The company utilizes end-to-end deep learning to enable its artificial intelligence to perform complex driving tasks, allowing it to adapt to various urban environments. Wayve operates a fleet of electric vehicles that are equipped for autonomous operation and technology development. Its approach combines AI software with lean hardware and a fleet learning platform, facilitating the deployment of autonomous vehicles on public roads. This innovative methodology enables businesses to efficiently adapt autonomous driving systems to new driving domains globally.

TIER Mobility

Convertible Note in 2023
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Swell Energy

Series B in 2022
Swell Energy, established in 2014 and headquartered in Santa Monica, California, specializes in energy storage solutions for residential and commercial customers in Southern California. The company offers smart and lithium-ion home batteries, as well as solar home batteries, and provides comprehensive services including design, permitting, installation, and maintenance. Swell Energy's signature product, EnergyShield, combines solar panels and compact lithium-ion home batteries to supply backup power and act as a buffer between homes and the power grid. The company also facilitates the adoption of clean energy technologies through financing and educational resources, and partners with local solar and storage companies for seamless installations. Additionally, Swell Energy delivers virtual power plant networks and grid-balancing services to utilities, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable distributed energy system.

Gaussian Robot

Series C in 2021
Gaussian Robot is a company based in Shanghai, China, that specializes in the development and manufacturing of commercial automatic sweeping robots. Founded in 2013, the company offers a range of products designed for various applications, including commercial cleaning robots, unmanned sanitation vehicles, security robot solutions, and building distribution robots. Additionally, Gaussian Robot provides autonomous positioning navigation modules to enhance the functionality of its robotic solutions. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to improve efficiency and effectiveness in commercial cleaning and service automation.

TIER Mobility

Series D in 2021
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

Airspan Networks

Post in 2021
Airspan Networks Inc. is a global provider of 4G broadband wireless systems and solutions, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida. Founded in 1992, the company specializes in delivering high-speed data, voice, and multimedia services across various vertical markets, including smart utilities, transportation, and public safety. Airspan's product portfolio encompasses a range of technologies operating in licensed and unlicensed frequency bands from 700MHz to 6GHz. Their offerings include advanced small cells, pico base stations, and a virtual RAN platform, enabling seamless integration of LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and VoIP technologies. Airspan's solutions are designed to bridge connectivity gaps and enhance user experiences, with deployments in over 100 countries and a diverse customer base that includes Internet service providers and telecommunications carriers. The company also provides essential services such as network installation, integration, and support to facilitate the effective operation of its systems.

Habi

Series B in 2021
Habi is a technology-driven real estate company based in Bogotá, Colombia, that specializes in simplifying the homeownership process for middle-class customers throughout Latin America. Founded in 2019, Habi utilizes a proprietary pricing algorithm and advanced analytical tools to facilitate quicker and more efficient transactions for buying and selling residential properties. By reducing the time required for sales and minimizing risks associated with traditional real estate processes, Habi eliminates the need for intermediaries and empowers clients with essential information. The company's innovative platform aims to enhance the overall experience of homeownership, making it more accessible and streamlined for its users.

TIER Mobility

Series C in 2020
TIER Mobility GmbH is a Berlin-based shared micro-mobility provider founded in 2018, specializing in electric kick scooters, e-bikes, and e-mopeds for local commuting. The company aims to transform urban mobility by offering users a convenient way to access light electric vehicles through its application software, which allows them to locate and book available scooters. TIER is dedicated to promoting climate neutrality and reducing urban dependence on cars, contributing to a more sustainable and livable environment. Through its proprietary Energy Network, TIER strives to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of its services, thereby supporting cities in their efforts to improve mobility solutions.

REEF

Private Equity Round in 2020
REEF, established in 2013, operates a network of 4,500 urban logistics and mobility hubs across North America, with a team of 15,000 associates serving 200 cities. The company transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs, offering parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery solutions. REEF's technology-driven infrastructure reduces traffic congestion and promotes sustainability by providing buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles. Each REEF hub serves as a connected ecosystem, enabling efficient last-mile delivery of goods and services to densely populated areas.

Qingju

Venture Round in 2020
Qingju is a company that provides bike-sharing platforms and services. It is a division of the taxi-hailing and car-sharing service provider, Didi Chuxing. The company's e-bike is a smart and accessible solution for long-distance transportation, which embodies Qingju's experience in quality manufacturing, the sharing economy, smart technology, and modern design language. It is designed and equipped with GPS and proprietary smart Drum Brake Lock System, making locking and unlocking automatically controlled by the software and Bluetooth, which solves the biggest problem - disorderly parking.

Goggo Network

Series A in 2019
Goggo Network is a Berlin-based company focused on manufacturing autonomous driverless cars and providing electric, shared mobility solutions through its autonomous mobility networks. The company aims to address contemporary transportation challenges, such as heavy traffic and pollution, by developing legal and engineering frameworks tailored for the European autonomous mobility industry. Goggo Network is committed to leading the driverless revolution, ensuring that all individuals have access to innovative mobility solutions that enhance urban transportation efficiency.

REEF

Venture Round in 2018
REEF, established in 2013, operates a network of 4,500 urban logistics and mobility hubs across North America, with a team of 15,000 associates serving 200 cities. The company transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs, offering parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery solutions. REEF's technology-driven infrastructure reduces traffic congestion and promotes sustainability by providing buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles. Each REEF hub serves as a connected ecosystem, enabling efficient last-mile delivery of goods and services to densely populated areas.

REEF

Series C in 2018
REEF, established in 2013, operates a network of 4,500 urban logistics and mobility hubs across North America, with a team of 15,000 associates serving 200 cities. The company transforms underutilized urban spaces into neighborhood hubs, offering parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery solutions. REEF's technology-driven infrastructure reduces traffic congestion and promotes sustainability by providing buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles. Each REEF hub serves as a connected ecosystem, enabling efficient last-mile delivery of goods and services to densely populated areas.

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.

Gemeite

Venture Round in 2015
Gemeite is a smart city solutions provider company.

CSC TECHNOLOGY

Angel Round in 2014
CSC Technology provides low-cost, high-security, and easy-to-implement smart cloud services to smart cities, smart countryside, characteristic towns, and application innovations that comply with the new generation of security and certification technology of the ISO international smart city standard.
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