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 Hospitality

Cloudbeds

Series D in 2021
Cloudbeds is a vertical SaaS business that creates cloud-based hospitality management software that simplifies the working lives of professional property owners, operators, and employees. It helps with OTAs, payments, reservations, and reporting so its clients can spend time on their most important job, taking care of their guests. Cloudbeds was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Yanolja

Venture Round in 2021
Yanolja is the fastest-growing No.1 OTA, and the only ‘Unicorn’ among travel related companies in South Korea. In the online business, as a ‘Super App’, Yanolja provides all services for travel including accommodation, leisure and transportation. In the offline sector, it is one of the largest franchise operators in Southeast Asia, managing more than 10,000 rooms. It is also Asia’s best full-stack hospitality company, supplying an integrated hotel platform by effectively utilizing IoT, AI and blockchain technologies. Yanolja is now also one of the global Top 2 PMS providers. It has integrated entire hotel operations, covering from front office to back office including housekeeping and maintenance. Yanolja connects the B2B2C value chain of the travel industry with a one-stop network and integrates it into a single platform.

OYO

Debt Financing in 2021
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.

OYO

Debt Financing in 2021
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.

Domio

Series B in 2019
Domio is revolutionizing the group travel experience in order to connect the world through travel. Domio's curated end-to-end guest experience, driven by technology, data, and human connections every step of the way, is what allows it to craft the most delightful experiences for its guests. Whether it’s in one of Domio's upscale apartment-hotels in New Orleans, penthouses in Nashville, or ocean-side homes in San Diego, guests can expect a distinguished level of style and comfort, round-the-clock concierge services at their disposal, and ample space to connect with friends and family. With Domio, guests can feel at home anywhere in the world.

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.

Ayenda Rooms

Seed Round in 2019
Ayenda Rooms is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and it is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda operates hotels in major Colombian cities including Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira. The company focuses on franchising small hotels to meet the essential needs of travelers, catering to individuals, families, and business travelers alike. Ayenda emphasizes quality and consistency in its offerings, supported by proprietary technology that manages various aspects of operations, such as hotel management software and pricing algorithms, enhancing the overall user experience.

OYO

Series E 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.

Domio

Series A in 2018
Domio is revolutionizing the group travel experience in order to connect the world through travel. Domio's curated end-to-end guest experience, driven by technology, data, and human connections every step of the way, is what allows it to craft the most delightful experiences for its guests. Whether it’s in one of Domio's upscale apartment-hotels in New Orleans, penthouses in Nashville, or ocean-side homes in San Diego, guests can expect a distinguished level of style and comfort, round-the-clock concierge services at their disposal, and ample space to connect with friends and family. With Domio, guests can feel at home anywhere in the world.

OYO

Series E in 2018
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.

hi

Corporate Round in 2018
hi Inc is a next-generation travel company operating in over 82 countries. Their integrated technology platform encompasses inspirational content, travel booking tools, hotels, destination services, smart products and data intelligence. By connecting these elements we make it easier for travelers to explore the world and help hotels deliver personalized and valued guest experiences. Their handy-branded smart products can be found in 600,125 hotel rooms worldwide and growing.

OYO

Series D in 2017
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.

OYO

Series C in 2016
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.

OYO

Series B in 2015
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.

Sulake

Funding Round in 2006
Sulake Oy is a social entertainment company based in Helsinki, Finland, known for developing and providing online social games and communities. Founded in 2000, the company is best recognized for its flagship product, Habbo Hotel, which allows users to create personalized avatars, interact with others, play games, and engage in a vibrant social environment. Over the years, Habbo has evolved into one of the largest social hangouts globally, attracting millions of users each month. In 2018, Sulake expanded its portfolio by launching Hotel Hideaway, a new 3D virtual world designed for mobile devices. Sulake focuses on creating safe and enjoyable online spaces where users can express themselves, meet new people, and share user-generated content. The company also has operational centers in Madrid and London, enhancing its engagement and design capabilities.
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