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.

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner, Asia

Justin Wilson

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Southeastern US

Mean DAO

Seed Round in 2021
MeanFi provides a service that automates payment and banking workflows and allows for flexible payment schedules.

Papa

Series D in 2021
Papa is a platform that connects college students to senior citizens for companionship and assistance. Its platform connects college and nursing students to older adults who need assistance with transportation, house chores, technology lessons, and other services that enable older adults to stay independent while living securely and happily at home. Papa was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.

Elemy

Series B in 2021
Sprout Therapy is a health and wellness company that specializes in the fields of information technology, medical, and treatments. Sprout is a tech-enabled platform for autism care that matches children with therapists who create customized treatment plans that can be administered both in-home and online. It was founded in 2019 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.

Fanatics

Private Equity Round in 2021
Fanatics, Inc. is a global vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of high-quality fan gear and apparel across various sports, including NCAA football, NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and NHL. The company operates through online, mobile, and physical retail channels, catering to the evolving demands of leagues, teams, fans, and retailers in a mobile-first, on-demand environment. Additionally, Fanatics provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, managing the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations, thus enhancing the accessibility and availability of licensed athletic apparel.

Formlabs

Series E in 2021
Formlabs Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing 3D printing systems aimed at professionals in various fields, including engineering, design, education, healthcare, and jewelry. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, the company has expanded its presence internationally with offices in Germany, Japan, China, Singapore, Hungary, and North Carolina. Formlabs' product lineup features advanced 3D printers, such as the Form 3, Form 3B, and Fuse 1, which utilize Low Force Stereolithography (LFS) technology to deliver high-resolution prints. Additionally, the company provides a range of materials, including standard, castable, flexible, tough, and dental SG options, along with software tools like PreForm for model preparation. Formlabs is recognized for its commitment to innovation, offering post-processing solutions and manufacturing systems that cater to the needs of engineers, designers, and makers worldwide.

ID.me

Series C in 2021
The mission of ID.me is to make the world a more trusted place by enabling transparent interactions between people and organizations. ID.me is a digital identity network that empowers consumers to prove their identity via a digital medium in contexts where it would benefit the consumer to be known. For relying parties, ID.me provides a single API endpoint through which partners can verify the identity of users attempting to access a website or to unlock an exclusive benefit. The United States Department of Commerce selected ID.me as one of the top five identity companies in America in 2013 and awarded the company a $2.8M grant to participate in the President's National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC). ID.me was a Finalist for Wall Street Journal Startup of the Year in 2013. Entrepreneur Magazine selected ID.me as one of 100 Brilliant Companies for 2014 in their June 2014 edition. Key customers include SeaWorld, Overstock.com, Under Armour, Dell, Sears Holding Corporation, and 129 additional retailers and brands.

Lumu

Seed Round in 2021
Lumu is a cybersecurity company that identifies threats and attacks that affect enterprises worldwide. Lumu secures networks by enhancing and augmenting existing defense capabilities, using actionable intelligence. Lumu was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Doral, Florida.

QuikNode

Seed Round in 2021
QuikNode is a Web3 developer platform which helps you build & operate blockchain-powered applications (dApps). A lightning-fast global API provides instant access to Ethereum & Bitcoin networks (JSON-RPC over https:// or wss://). Monitor usage with analytics dashboard and ship faster with tools like 1-click WebHooks for smart-contract events. Over 3000 nodes launched; trusted by top blockchain projects; helping the blockchain ecosystem grow since 2017!

REEF

Private Equity Round in 2020
REEF is North America’s largest network of mobility and urban logistics hubs, with a presence in 200 cities and a workforce of 15,000 associates. Founded in 2013, the company transforms underutilized urban spaces into community hubs that cater to the needs of cities, residents, and businesses. By leveraging technology-driven infrastructure, REEF offers solutions that reduce congestion while providing environmentally friendly parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery options. Each hub functions as a connected ecosystem, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and services. REEF's strategic design includes buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles, which helps alleviate urban traffic and congestion. The company aims to redefine neighborhood possibilities through its innovative approach to urban logistics and mobility solutions.

Splyt

Series B in 2020
Splyt Technologies Ltd. is a B2B mobility marketplace that facilitates the connection between supply and demand for ground-based transportation. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, the company offers a unified solution that allows drivers and passengers to interact seamlessly. Splyt provides tools such as the Splyt widget and Splyt API, enabling demand-side partners to access a wide range of mobility inventory without requiring their users to download or register with multiple suppliers. This streamlined approach enhances the user experience and simplifies the process of accessing transportation services.

Cohesity

Series E in 2020
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions designed to consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data for large organizations. Its primary offering, DataPlatform, serves as a web-scale platform that integrates secondary data and workflows while removing storage silos. The company's product suite includes DataProtect for data protection infrastructure, which encompasses backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity Orion 5.0 combines data protection with big data storage on a distributed architecture. The firm also offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution that facilitates oversight and management of secondary data and applications. Cohesity's solutions cater to various needs, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, scale-out storage, and support for diverse environments such as virtual, cloud, physical, databases, and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a presence in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cohesity operates across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, serving a growing clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

OneWeb

Venture Round in 2019
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

REEF

Venture Round in 2018
REEF is North America’s largest network of mobility and urban logistics hubs, with a presence in 200 cities and a workforce of 15,000 associates. Founded in 2013, the company transforms underutilized urban spaces into community hubs that cater to the needs of cities, residents, and businesses. By leveraging technology-driven infrastructure, REEF offers solutions that reduce congestion while providing environmentally friendly parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery options. Each hub functions as a connected ecosystem, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and services. REEF's strategic design includes buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles, which helps alleviate urban traffic and congestion. The company aims to redefine neighborhood possibilities through its innovative approach to urban logistics and mobility solutions.

REEF

Series C in 2018
REEF is North America’s largest network of mobility and urban logistics hubs, with a presence in 200 cities and a workforce of 15,000 associates. Founded in 2013, the company transforms underutilized urban spaces into community hubs that cater to the needs of cities, residents, and businesses. By leveraging technology-driven infrastructure, REEF offers solutions that reduce congestion while providing environmentally friendly parking, micro-fulfillment, and delivery options. Each hub functions as a connected ecosystem, facilitating the efficient movement of goods and services. REEF's strategic design includes buffering zones for delivery and rideshare vehicles, which helps alleviate urban traffic and congestion. The company aims to redefine neighborhood possibilities through its innovative approach to urban logistics and mobility solutions.

View

Series H in 2018
View, Inc. specializes in designing and manufacturing glass systems for various sectors, including workplace, healthcare, education, and hospitality. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Milpitas, California, with manufacturing facilities in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the company focuses on enhancing natural light in buildings through its innovative smart window technology. View's products, known for their energy efficiency and positive impact on human health and productivity, utilize artificial intelligence to automatically adjust to sunlight, optimizing light access while minimizing energy consumption. The company markets its solutions through direct sales and representatives both domestically and internationally, positioning itself as a leader in the smart windows industry.

5x5 Technologies

Series A in 2018
5x5 Technologies Inc, founded in 2016 and headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, specializes in the development of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and advanced technology solutions. The company focuses on 3D spatial computing and artificial intelligence to enhance the capabilities of drones, enabling organizations in sectors such as Telecom, Energy, Transportation, and Government to optimize asset management, inspection, and analysis. Its Ávrio engineering platform generates detailed digital graphs that facilitate improved decision-making and operational efficiency. By providing innovative tools like 3D analytics and DVRs, 5x5 Technologies aims to empower clients to achieve significant revenue growth and cost reductions that were previously unattainable.

Cohesity

Series D in 2018
Cohesity, Inc. specializes in hyper-converged secondary storage solutions designed to consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data for large organizations. Its primary offering, DataPlatform, serves as a web-scale platform that integrates secondary data and workflows while removing storage silos. The company's product suite includes DataProtect for data protection infrastructure, which encompasses backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, Cohesity Orion 5.0 combines data protection with big data storage on a distributed architecture. The firm also offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution that facilitates oversight and management of secondary data and applications. Cohesity's solutions cater to various needs, including backup and recovery, long-term retention, scale-out storage, and support for diverse environments such as virtual, cloud, physical, databases, and applications. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with a presence in Raleigh, North Carolina, Cohesity operates across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC, serving a growing clientele that includes many Global 1000 companies.

Fanatics

Series D in 2017
Fanatics, Inc. is a global vertical commerce company specializing in the design, manufacture, distribution, and retail of licensed sports merchandise. Founded in 1995 and headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, with additional offices in San Mateo, California, and Manchester, United Kingdom, Fanatics offers a wide range of high-quality fan gear and apparel across various sports, including NCAA football, NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR, and NHL. The company operates through online, mobile, and physical retail channels, catering to the evolving demands of leagues, teams, fans, and retailers in a mobile-first, on-demand environment. Additionally, Fanatics provides outsourced e-commerce solutions through its TeamFanShop division, managing the official online stores for numerous prominent sports organizations, thus enhancing the accessibility and availability of licensed athletic apparel.

OneWeb

Corporate Round in 2016
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

Proterra

Series A in 2011
Proterra Inc. designs and manufactures zero-emission electric buses, specializing in heavy-duty vehicles that enable fleet operators to reduce operating costs and eliminate fossil fuel dependency. The company’s product lineup includes 35-foot and 40-foot Catalyst transit vehicles, which are built to meet the diverse mileage needs of urban and regional routes on a single charge. Proterra also provides a range of services, including pre-delivery consultations, training programs, mid-life inspections, and battery management services. Their offerings extend to energy services such as fleet planning, charging infrastructure, and telematics. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Burlingame, California, Proterra has additional offices in South Carolina and California, and its products are designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States. By helping customers transition to battery-electric transit solutions, Proterra has contributed to significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and fuel consumption.

Panacea Pharmaceuticals

Series D in 2006
The Company has collaborated with M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; Massachusetts Institute of Technology in Cambridge, Massachusetts; and Rhode Island Hospital/Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island where teams of researchers are continuing advances on the Company's core technologies.

iLumin Software

Venture Round in 2004
Founded in 1996, iLumin is headquartered in Reston, Virginia with offices in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London. iLumin provides enterprise message management tools that deliver a comprehensive solution to address the ever-growing challenges of today's corporate message systems. iLumin's flagship product, Assentor Enterprise, delivers archiving, regulatory compliance, corporate supervision, mailbox management, discovery and litigation support solutions for commercial industry and government organizations. iLumin is a leading provider of intelligent content solutions that maximize the business value of corporate messaging systems, provide an immediate ROI by lowering total cost of ownership and effectively manage the risks inherent with these systems. iLumin also has a stable of secure messaging, storage, and electronic signatures products, that can be used in concert with Assentor Enterprise or separately. iLumin is directed by an experienced management team and backed by some of the industry's most solid and respected investment and financial services firms, which include DB Capital Venture Partners, MidOcean Partners, Rock Creek Capital, Softbank and Wachovia Strategic Ventures.

Dineronet.com

Venture Round in 2000
Dineronet.com (www.dineronet.com) is the first independent network of personal finance portals enabling Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking users worldwide to make the best financial decisions for their individual needs. Dineronet.com offers financial information organized in different sections, expert guidance, interactive tools, key market information, and access to online transactions for a wide range of financial products and services from various institutions. Its management team is composed of industry experts who provide users with the most reliable personal finance information in the market. Dineronet.com has formed strategic partnerships with leading online financial institutions and service providers. In addition to its office in Miami, the company has plans to open offices in New York and Los Angeles in order to better customize its offerings to the US Hispanic market.