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 Former Silicon Valley office location in San Carlos, California (since moved to Palo Alto, California) | |
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Venture Capital |
| Founded | 2017 |
| Founder | Masayoshi Son |
| Headquarters | London, England |
Key people | Masayoshi Son (Chairman) Rajeev Misra (CEO) |
| Products | Investments |
| AUM | $166 billion |
| Parent | SoftBank Group |
| Website | www.visionfund.com |
The SoftBank Vision Fund is a venture capital fund founded in 2017. It is managed by SoftBank Investment Advisers, a subsidiary of the SoftBank Group. With over $100 billion in capital, it is the world's largest technology-focused investment fund.[1] In 2019, SoftBank Vision Fund 2 was founded.[2][3] The total fair value of both funds as of 31 March 2021 was $154 billion.[4][5]
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