SoftBank

SoftBank Group Corp. is a multinational telecommunications and internet corporation based in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1981, it provides a wide range of services including mobile and fixed-line communications, broadband, and digital television. The company operates through several segments, including the SoftBank Vision Fund, which focuses on investing in technology sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and fintech. Additionally, SoftBank manufactures and distributes mobile devices and offers services in e-commerce, internet advertising, and IT solutions. The firm also engages in renewable energy by generating and supplying electricity. Beyond telecommunications, SoftBank has interests in various sectors, including media, professional sports, and fashion through platforms like ZOZOTOWN. With a global presence, SoftBank actively invests in growth-stage companies, aiming to foster innovation and technological advancement across diverse industries.

Past deals in Series F

Contentsquare

Series F in 2022
Contentsquare offers a platform that analyzes customer behavior through billions of anonymous interactions across web, mobile, and app environments, while adhering to data privacy regulations such as the EU GDPR and California CCPA. The platform synthesizes various data points, including content, user experience, product details, pricing, acquisition channels, and technical performance, to generate insights and AI-driven recommendations. These insights aim to enhance digital performance throughout the customer journey, ultimately helping businesses improve revenue, engagement, and growth. With a client base exceeding 700 enterprise customers, Contentsquare serves notable companies such as American Express, Best Buy, Dell, Ikea, LVMH, T-Mobile, Salesforce, Sephora, and Toyota.

Creditas

Series F in 2022
Creditas is a financial technology company based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializing in secured consumer loans. Founded by Sergio Furio, the company operates a digital platform that leverages credit scoring and borrower assets, such as homes and automobiles, as collateral to provide loans. This approach allows Creditas to offer affordable lending solutions by partnering with traditional financial institutions and utilizing investor-backed resources. The platform is designed to enable borrowers to repay their loans in manageable installments, thereby making financing more accessible.

Plume Design

Series F in 2021
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in manufacturing Wi-Fi devices and providing adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions. Founded in 2015, Plume offers a mobile application that allows users to manage and customize their Wi-Fi networks, including controlling access to websites and connected devices. The company is known for creating the first Consumer Experience Management (CEM) Platform powered by OpenSync™, an open-source framework that facilitates the rapid delivery of smart home services. Plume's service bundle includes offerings such as Adaptive WiFi™, HomePass®, AI Security™, and Plume Motion™, all managed through its AI-driven cloud controller, which operates one of the largest software-defined networks globally.

OfBusiness

Series F in 2021
OfBusiness is a technology-driven platform designed to enhance the procurement and financing processes for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in India. By integrating e-commerce with a robust product fulfillment engine, OfBusiness provides businesses with better access to raw materials at competitive prices and optimized timelines. The platform focuses on delivering a seamless experience for its users, allowing them to concentrate on their core operations. OfBusiness addresses key challenges in the B2B sector, including logistics, credit, and information flow, by managing end-to-end logistics and offering credit solutions through partnerships with non-banking financial companies. With a team that has extensive experience across various industrial sectors, OfBusiness is committed to understanding and meeting the needs of its customers, ultimately facilitating better operational efficiency for SMEs in the manufacturing and infrastructure domains.

Meesho

Series F in 2021
Meesho operates as an online reselling platform that enables anyone to start a business without investment. The business platform trusted by more than 2.6 million resellers across the country. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka.

Cars24

Series F in 2021
CARS24 Services Pvt. Ltd. is a technology-driven marketplace based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in buying and selling pre-owned cars. Founded in 2015, the company aims to streamline the used car transaction process, offering vehicle owners a reliable platform to sell their cars at competitive prices. CARS24 employs an AI-enabled pricing algorithm to accurately assess vehicle market values and provides car inspection and valuation services. The platform facilitates appointment bookings for vehicle inspections, enhancing the overall customer experience. Additionally, CARS24 operates a financial services division that offers various lending products related to vehicle purchases. The company is supported by prominent investors and operates as a subsidiary of Global Car Group, reflecting its growing influence in the automotive marketplace.

WHOOP

Series F in 2021
Whoop, Inc. manufactures and sells wearable fitness sensors for athletes to monitor the heart rate and movement during workouts. It offers bands, gears, upper arm sleeves, tops, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, hats, gift cards, accessories, and other products, as well as men’s joggers. The company sells its products online. Whoop, Inc. was formerly known as Bobo Analytics, Inc. and changed its name to Whoop, Inc. in December 2013. The company was incorporated in 2011 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Rappi

Series F in 2021
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Cybereason

Series F in 2021
Cybereason Inc. develops a comprehensive cybersecurity platform focused on endpoint protection, including endpoint detection and response, anti-ransomware, anti-malware, and antivirus solutions. Founded in 2012 by a team of elite intelligence professionals, the company offers a suite of products designed to detect, analyze, and respond to cyber threats. Key offerings include Deep Detect & Respond, which analyzes behavioral data to identify suspicious activities; Deep Prevent, aimed at blocking advanced attacks; Deep Investigate, which collects enterprise data for threat analysis; and Deep Respond, a threat detection and response interface. Additionally, Cybereason provides RansomFree, an anti-ransomware solution, alongside various services such as monitoring, investigation, and training. The company is headquartered in Boston and maintains offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Tokyo, leveraging a custom-built in-memory graph to enhance its threat detection capabilities.

Beisen

Series F in 2021
Beijing Beisen Cloud Computing Co., Ltd. is a Chinese company that specializes in developing a software as a service (SaaS) integrated talent management platform. Founded in 2005 and based in Beijing, the company offers a comprehensive suite of services, including recruitment management, talent assessment, performance management, succession planning, and talent development. Beisen also provides platform as a service (PaaS) solutions for third-party developers, alongside system implementation and custom development services. Additionally, the company focuses on internet recruitment through its Human Resource Service Platform and operates a Business People Service Network that facilitates information exchange and recruitment services. With integrated functionalities for feedback and employee surveys, Beisen aims to enhance talent management for its clients.

Collective Health

Series F in 2021
Collective Health offers a cloud-based platform that transforms how self-insured employers manage health benefits. This integrated system allows companies to administer various health plans through a single portal, providing employees with clear guidance, live concierge support, and digital tools to navigate their healthcare options. By focusing on a smarter alternative to traditional health insurance, Collective Health aims to enhance the value of healthcare investments while improving employee care. The company has experienced significant growth in the employer-sponsored insurance market, currently covering 70,000 employee and dependent lives across 15 employers, including notable clients such as Activision Blizzard, Crossfit, eBay, Palantir, and Red Bull.

Loggi

Series F in 2021
Loggi is connecting Brazil, using technology to reinvent logistics with a fast, cost-efficient and reliable network across e-commerce, wholesale food delivery and courier services. Loggi is unlocking the growth of the on-demand economy, supporting new commerce for Brazil’s large, young, urban population. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in São Paulo, Brazil.

Keep

Series F in 2021
Keep is a young team that loves sports and is also a group of Geeks who pursue the ultimate experience. They focus on application development in the field of mobile sports, advocate the spirit of open sharing, do not imitate, do not follow suit, and only do cool products. In the age of their lives, the fitness culture is awakening, there should be more professional tools, a more pure community, and make the body easier. This is what Keep is doing. They hope that through technology-driven, more people will love fitness and enjoy sports.

Zhangmen

Series F in 2020
Zhangmen is an online tutoring platform provides tutoring courses to students. Through the online and mobile apps of Zhangmen, primary and middle school students from eight to 18 years old can select top teachers who have graduated from China’s first-class universities such as Tsinghua, Peking University, and Fudan, for personalized, one-on-one tutoring sessions. They provided online education services in a one-to-one comprehensive transformation.

Rappi

Series F in 2020
Rappi S.A.S. is an online delivery platform that offers a variety of services, including food, grocery, and clothing delivery. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia, the company operates in several Latin American countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay. Rappi connects consumers with independent contractors who fulfill their orders, making it a versatile choice for those seeking convenience in their shopping needs. The platform has gained popularity for its ability to deliver a wide range of products quickly and efficiently.

Unacademy

Series F in 2020
Unacademy is India's largest learning platform, established in 2010 as a YouTube channel and officially launched in 2015. Based in Bangalore, the platform offers a wide range of educational content aimed at helping students prepare for major competitive examinations. It features short lectures in video format across various subjects, making educational resources accessible for free. Unacademy promotes self-learning and aims to empower aspiring students in their pursuit of academic success.

OYO

Series F in 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company founded in 2013 and based in Ahmedabad, India. It operates a branded network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, focusing on providing standardized stay experiences at budget-friendly prices. The company offers a range of services, including free breakfast, holiday packages, and a refer-and-earn program, which enhance customer experience. OYO's mobile application facilitates seamless booking, enabling users to easily access accommodations across South Asia and beyond. The company aims to cater to both entrepreneurs and small businesses, ensuring that guests enjoy comfortable and memorable stays without significant expense. As a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited, OYO continues to expand its presence in the hospitality sector.

blinkit

Series F in 2019
Grofers India Private Limited, operating under the brand name Blinkit, is a mobile e-commerce platform that specializes in the online shopping and delivery of a wide range of products, including groceries, fresh produce, household items, and personal care products. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Gurugram, India, the company offers over 3,000 products at competitive prices that are often lower than traditional supermarkets. Blinkit serves customers in 26 cities across India, including major urban centers such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. As a subsidiary of Grofers International, Blinkit aims to provide convenient and cost-effective shopping solutions for daily needs, ensuring prompt delivery to customers' doorsteps.

blinkit

Series F in 2019
Grofers India Private Limited, operating under the brand name Blinkit, is a mobile e-commerce platform that specializes in the online shopping and delivery of a wide range of products, including groceries, fresh produce, household items, and personal care products. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Gurugram, India, the company offers over 3,000 products at competitive prices that are often lower than traditional supermarkets. Blinkit serves customers in 26 cities across India, including major urban centers such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. As a subsidiary of Grofers International, Blinkit aims to provide convenient and cost-effective shopping solutions for daily needs, ensuring prompt delivery to customers' doorsteps.

blinkit

Series F in 2019
Grofers India Private Limited, operating under the brand name Blinkit, is a mobile e-commerce platform that specializes in the online shopping and delivery of a wide range of products, including groceries, fresh produce, household items, and personal care products. Incorporated in 2015 and based in Gurugram, India, the company offers over 3,000 products at competitive prices that are often lower than traditional supermarkets. Blinkit serves customers in 26 cities across India, including major urban centers such as Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. As a subsidiary of Grofers International, Blinkit aims to provide convenient and cost-effective shopping solutions for daily needs, ensuring prompt delivery to customers' doorsteps.

Delhivery

Series F in 2019
Gurgaon-based logistics company SSN Logistics Pvt Ltd, which runs the web platform Delhivery.com. The company was started by a bunch of engineers including Bhavesh Manglani, Kapil Bharati, Mohit Tandon, Sahil Barua and Suraj Saharan. It offers a full suite of services such as last-mile delivery, third-party and transit warehousing, reverse logistics, payment collection, vendor-to-warehouse and vendor-to-customer shipping and more. The company is backed by Times Internet Ltd, which had acquired a minority stake in the firm in June last year.

DoorDash

Series F in 2019
DoorDash, Inc. operates a logistics platform that connects merchants, consumers, and delivery personnel in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in San Francisco, the company provides a marketplace that offers various services to help merchants with customer acquisition, delivery, analytics, merchandising, payment processing, and customer support. Through its DoorDash Drive service, the company also offers a white-label logistics solution. With a focus on transforming local businesses, DoorDash connects customers with their favorite restaurants in over 600 cities, enhancing the last-mile delivery infrastructure and fostering community connections.

Compass

Series F in 2018
Compass is a real estate brokerage company based in New York City, founded in 2012 by Ori Allon, Robert Reffkin, and Ugo Di Girolamo. The company offers a comprehensive platform for residential real estate agents, equipping them with a suite of cloud-based software tailored for customer relationship management, marketing, and client service. This integrated approach enhances the ability of agents to provide exceptional service to buyers and sellers. In addition to its brokerage services, Compass has developed a mobile app for iOS and Android that facilitates buying, selling, and renting homes across the United States. The company operates primarily within the domestic market.

Policybazaar

Series F in 2018
Policybazaar Insurance Brokers Private Limited is an online platform based in Gurugram, India, that specializes in offering a wide range of insurance services, including life, health, car, two-wheeler, travel, and home insurance. Founded in 2014, the company operates an insurance comparison portal and mobile application that allows consumers to compare various financial products effectively. By analyzing options such as medical, term life, and motor insurance, Policybazaar helps clients make informed decisions, often resulting in lower premiums due to competitive pricing. The company derives most of its revenue from its insurance services segment, aiming to raise awareness in India about the financial implications of unforeseen events like death and disease.

AUTO1 Group

Series F in 2018
AUTO1 Group is a used-car marketplace with its own certified and diversified inventory and a technology platform that allows buyers and sellers. AUTO1 is aimed primarily at the used car trade. By connecting buyers and sellers through technology the company enables consumers as well as dealers to trade seamlessly. Sourcing from all channels including OEMs and dealerships. AUTO1 Group owns business units like AUTO1.com, Autohero.com or wirkaufendeinauto.de. AUTO1 Group operates in almost 30 countries and continues to expand rapidly.

Tokopedia

Series F in 2017
PT. Tokopedia owns and operates an online platform that allows individuals and small-to-mid-sized business owners in Indonesia to open and manage their online stores. The company was founded in 2009 and is based in Jakarta Selatan, Indonesia.

Kabbage

Series F in 2017
Kabbage, Inc. is a financial technology company that offers automated funding solutions to small businesses through its innovative online lending platform. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Kabbage simplifies the loan application process, allowing businesses to apply for lines of credit up to $250,000 online and receive approvals within minutes. The platform utilizes various business data, including revenue and transaction history, to assess creditworthiness. Kabbage also provides a mobile application for on-the-go access to accounts and funding, as well as the Kabbage Card, which enables businesses to make purchases directly from their credit lines at point-of-sale locations. Since expanding its services to all small businesses in 2014, Kabbage has gained recognition for its rapid growth and innovative approach to providing working capital. The company has raised substantial funding to support its operations and has formed strategic partnerships to enhance its lending capabilities.

SoFi

Series F in 2017
SoFi is a finance company that offers a range of lending and wealth management services. The company primarily caters to early-stage professionals and offers variable and fixed rate parent, personal, and MBA loans, mortgage refinancing, and more. They create modern financial products and services that help people borrow, save, spend, invest, and protect their money better so that they can achieve financial independence and realize their ambitions from owning a home to saving for retirement, paying off their student loans, and more. It was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Grab

Series F in 2016
Grab Holdings Inc. is a Singapore-based company that offers a comprehensive mobile technology platform providing various online-to-offline services in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012 by Anthony Tan and Tan Hooi Lng, Grab operates in several countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar. The platform includes a wide range of services such as transportation options like GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and delivery services, alongside solutions for financial transactions through Grab Financial Group. This group provides services in payments, rewards, lending, and insurance, and features a user-friendly point-of-sale system for merchants, as well as a mobile wallet for convenient transactions. Grab aims to enhance the quality of life for its users by integrating essential services into a single app.

Ola

Series F in 2015
Ola is a mobile technology platform based in India that connects customers with various transportation options, including cabs, auto-rickshaws, bikes, and shuttle buses, through its mobile application. Founded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal in December 2010, Ola offers services for city taxi bookings, outstation travel, car rentals, and corporate travel. Its application is accessible on Windows, Android, and iOS devices. In addition to transportation, Ola has expanded its offerings to include Ola Café, which delivers food from top-rated nearby restaurants in under 20 minutes. The company is headquartered in Bengaluru, India, with additional offices in the region.