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 Peer to Peer

eToro

Venture Round in 2023
eToro is a social trading investment network that facilitates financial trading by allowing users to observe and replicate the trading activities of others. Established in 2007 and headquartered in London, the platform aims to democratize access to global markets by providing tools for both manual and automated trading across various asset classes, including traditional investments and cryptocurrencies. Its key features include the OpenBook and WebTrader platforms, which enable users to share live trading insights and learn from one another. eToro's model fosters a collaborative environment where investors can leverage the expertise of their peers while making informed trading decisions. The company also maintains registered offices in Cyprus and Israel, operating as a subsidiary of eToro Group Limited.

R Planet

Pre Seed Round in 2022
R Planet is an Austin, TX-based blockchain-based financial technology company.

Pax8

Venture Round in 2022
Pax8, Inc. operates as a value-added distributor of unified cloud services, providing solutions in security, data management, collaboration, and hosted communications for businesses. The company offers a comprehensive platform known as the Pax8 Command Console, which streamlines the management of cloud solutions by integrating quoting, ordering, provisioning, support, and billing into a single interface. This platform supports a network of cloud-enabled partners across the United States, facilitating the delivery of aggregated cloud services from various vendors. Pax8 also aids partners in expanding their cloud practices through collaborative customer acquisition programs and on-demand sales and marketing support. Incorporated in 2011 and based in Greenwood Village, Colorado, Pax8 is a subsidiary of Arrow Electronics, Inc., and has established a strategic partnership with Novacoast to enhance its service offerings.

MSquared

Venture Round in 2022
MSquared (M²) develops a network that allows metaverses to be used together. It uses blockchain and cryptocurrency to connect digital assets to various organizations. MSquared is based in London, United Kingdom.

PrimaryBid

Series C in 2022
PrimaryBid Limited operates an online investment platform aimed at providing private investors with equitable access to placings, fundraisings, and IPOs of AIM-listed companies. Founded in 2012 and based in London, the platform allows individual investors to bid for new shares on their own terms, ensuring they transact simultaneously and at the same price as institutional investors. Through a long-term agreement with the London Stock Exchange, PrimaryBid has established the infrastructure necessary to connect retail investors directly with public companies during critical fundraising opportunities. The company also partners with firms like Shore Capital Group, finnCap, and Arden to enhance its offerings. By automating the aggregation of retail demand, PrimaryBid facilitates participation from a large pool of investors, enabling businesses across the Eurozone to access their discounted share issuances more effectively.

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.

Pear Therapeutics

Post in 2021
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

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.

Permutive

Series C in 2021
Permutive, Inc. is a publisher-focused data management platform that specializes in developing an ad-server for sponsored content. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in New York, the company offers a software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that enables publishers to enhance their targetable advertising capabilities and improve return on investment. Permutive also creates custom ad formats tailored to the needs of its clients, positioning itself as a key player in the advertising technology sector.

Zopa

Venture Round in 2021
Zopa Limited operates an online marketplace lending platform in the United Kingdom, facilitating peer-to-peer lending by connecting individual borrowers with lenders, including both individuals and institutions. Founded in 2004 and based in London, Zopa offers a variety of loan products, such as car loans, debt consolidation loans, home improvement loans, and wedding loans. The platform categorizes borrowers based on credit ratings and allows lenders to make offers tailored to these grades. Zopa manages the loan process by handling legal paperwork, conducting identity and credit checks, and ensuring repayment through direct debit agreements. The company generates revenue by charging borrowers a fixed fee and lenders a 1% annual fee. Zopa has received multiple awards for its innovation and customer service and is recognized as one of the founding members of the UK's Peer-to-Peer Finance Association.

Lula

Series A in 2021
Lula operates a peer-to-peer marketplace that connects vehicle owners with individuals seeking to rent those vehicles. It allows vehicle owners to list their vehicles for rent and facilitates direct communication and transactions between owners and renters. Lula does not own or manage the vehicles and does not engage in the contracts formed between owners and renters. Additionally, Lula provides insurance technology solutions tailored for various sectors, including car rental companies and logistics firms. Their offerings include policy management, risk assessment tools, and claims handling services, which help clients streamline their insurance processes and reduce operational costs.

QuickNode

Seed Round in 2021
QuickNode is a developer platform focused on facilitating the creation and operation of blockchain-powered applications, commonly known as decentralized applications (dApps). Since its inception in 2017, QuickNode has provided a fast global API that grants developers instant access to Ethereum and Bitcoin networks. The platform includes features such as an analytics dashboard for monitoring usage and tools like 1-click WebHooks for managing smart-contract events. With over 3,000 nodes launched, QuickNode has established itself as a trusted resource for leading blockchain projects, contributing to the growth and scalability of the blockchain ecosystem. Its offerings enable developers to build, test, and scale blockchain applications efficiently, making it easier to navigate the complexities of decentralized technology.

Pear Therapeutics

Series D in 2020
Pear Therapeutics, Inc. focuses on developing and delivering clinically validated software-based therapeutics aimed at treating behavioral health disorders, including psychiatric and neurologic conditions. The company creates digital therapies for severe conditions such as addiction, schizophrenia, pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and chronic insomnia. Its key products include mobile digital therapies that incentivize patients for completing treatment modules, reSET for substance use disorder, reSET-O for opioid use disorder, and Somryst for insomnia. Additionally, Pear Therapeutics offers PearConnect, a comprehensive patient services center that provides support for patients throughout their treatment journey, connects healthcare providers to resources, and assists insurance companies with claims processing. Founded in 2013, Pear Therapeutics is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with an additional office in San Francisco, California.

Getaround

Series E in 2020
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Packet

Series B in 2018
Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

Getaround

Series D in 2018
Getaround, Inc. operates an online marketplace for peer-to-peer car sharing and local car rentals, allowing users to rent vehicles from people nearby. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, the platform offers a diverse range of vehicles, including convertibles, luxury cars, SUVs, and trucks, available for rent by the hour or day. Getaround's innovative technology, known as Getaround Connect, facilitates a seamless car-sharing experience by enabling users to unlock and access vehicles without needing to meet the car owner or handle physical keys. The service is designed to eliminate the traditional hassles associated with car rentals, such as waiting in line and completing paperwork. Getaround provides users with a $1 million insurance policy and 24/7 roadside assistance, making it a safe option for renters. The company operates in major metropolitan areas across the United States, helping individuals offset car ownership costs while promoting more sustainable transportation options.

Packet

Series A in 2016
Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

PawnHero

Seed Round in 2016
PawnHero – the 1st online pawnshop in Southeast Asia, will solve this problem of expensive credit and interest rates. We provide an easy, fair and convenient way of overcoming short-term cash needs. This is a completely new way of doing business in the industry, truly revolutionary, created by genuine visionaries.

PocketThis

Series B in 2003
PocketThis was founded in 1999 and has more than 35 employees. They're based in the Silicon Valley in northern California and have European offices in London, Paris and Sweden. PocketThis delivers packaged software that allows mobile operators to rapidly partner with content and service providers, create new and useful services, and generate increased mobile data services revenue.

PocketThis

Series B in 2002
PocketThis was founded in 1999 and has more than 35 employees. They're based in the Silicon Valley in northern California and have European offices in London, Paris and Sweden. PocketThis delivers packaged software that allows mobile operators to rapidly partner with content and service providers, create new and useful services, and generate increased mobile data services revenue.

PeoplePC

Venture Round in 1999
PeoplePC, Inc. specializes in providing dial-up Internet connectivity services primarily to corporations, membership organizations, portals, and online content providers. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company offers a range of additional services, including web mail with spam control, email virus protection, and technical support. PeoplePC also provides security features such as anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and phishing protection solutions. As of July 30, 2002, PeoplePC operates as a subsidiary of EarthLink Inc.
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