SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Eric Chen

Managing Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Vishal Gupta

Director

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Partner and Head of India

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Greg Moon

Managing Partner, Asia

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Director

Vikas Parekh

Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Kirthiga Reddy

Executive Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Ram Trichur

Partner

Bryant Wang

Investor

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Indonesia

Modalku

Series C in 2022
Modalku is an online marketplace based in Jakarta, Indonesia, designed to connect small businesses seeking loans with lenders looking to fund these loans. By leveraging technology, Modalku offers borrowers access to financing options that may not be available through traditional channels, often at lower interest rates. Lenders participating in the platform can achieve returns that surpass those typically found in bank deposits and traditional investment products. This marketplace lending model has been successfully implemented in various countries, including the USA, UK, China, and Singapore, demonstrating its effectiveness in supporting small business growth.

Funding Societies

Series C in 2022
Funding Societies Pte. Ltd. is a peer-to-peer financing platform based in Singapore, founded in 2015. It connects investors with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking funding, thereby addressing financial inclusion challenges and making credit-worthy SMEs more bankable. The platform offers a range of flexible financing options, including micro and term loans, as well as invoice financing, supported by advanced credit scoring and risk assessment models. Since its inception, Funding Societies has facilitated over 3.3 million business loans, amounting to more than S$1.8 billion in funding. The company has received multiple accolades, including the Global Excellence Award from ITU Telecom, and holds operating licenses from regulators in Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, making it a pioneer in the region's peer-to-peer lending landscape.

eFishery

Series C in 2022
eFishery is automatic fish feeder for all types of fish. This tool can not only provide feed scheduled, with a dose efficient, and automatic, but also record every feed in real-time. You can access the data feed, anytime, anywhere with precision. There is no longer a problem of over-feeding, fish feeding or feed irregularly diverted. eFishery provide the best solutions, reliable, and affordable.

Grab

Series H in 2019
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Grab

Series H in 2019
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Tokopedia

Series G in 2018
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.

Qareer

Venture Round in 2018
Qareer Group Asia is a human resource platform that develops solutions to connect employers with job seekers across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam. The company focuses on empowering professionals by providing valuable employment data, career intelligence, and insights from industry leaders, enabling them to make informed career decisions. Additionally, Qareer Group Asia streamlines the recruitment process for companies, facilitating the hiring of suitable talent. Headquartered in Jakarta Barat, Indonesia, the company aims to help millions achieve their career aspirations.

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.

Grab

Series G in 2017
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Deskera

Convertible Note in 2017
Deskera Cloud ERP is a fully integrated Cloud ERP Suite designed to run your business on the cloud. Its solutions allow SMEs to track finances, manage customers, and hire and manage employees. Its modules include Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Manufacture Resource Planning (MRP), Project Management (PM) and Human Capital Management (HCM). The application is a complete business suite that has all the features you will ever need to run your business. Deskera was founded in 2008 and is based in San Jose, California with offices in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India.

Grab

Series F in 2016
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Grab

Series E in 2015
Grab Holdings Inc., based in Singapore, is a prominent mobile technology platform operating in Southeast Asia. Founded in 2012, the company offers a wide range of services, including ride-sharing through GrabTaxi and GrabCar, and food and grocery delivery. Grab also provides financial services, such as payments, consumer loans, and insurance, catering to both merchants and consumers. Its platform connects drivers and customers, generating revenue primarily through commissions from ride-sharing and food delivery services. Grab operates in eight countries, including Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia, where it holds a significant market share. The company has expanded its offerings to include various options for transportation and delivery, as well as a mobile wallet for seamless transactions. Grab continues to face competition from other regional players, such as Foodpanda and Gojek.

Tokopedia

Series E in 2014
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.

Beenos

Venture Round in 2000
Beenos is a Tokyo-based venture capital firm that specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on consumer-facing companies across various sectors, including information technology, online marketplaces, and mobile applications. Founded in 1999, Beenos initially operated as NetPrice.com, offering eCommerce services before pivoting to incubation and venture capital in 2014. The firm’s investment strategy extends to diverse markets, primarily targeting the United States, India, Indonesia, Japan, and Turkey. Beenos aims to support startups through its team of experienced professionals who provide expertise in engineering, design, data science, and business management, assisting entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses in the dynamic IT landscape.
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