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Why is Softbank the Venture Capital King of Asia? | Breaking down Softbank (TYO: 9984)

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In this episode, Dan and Albert break down Softbank Group. SoftBank is a Japan-based telecom and e-commerce conglomerate that has expanded mainly through acquisitions, and its key assets include a 28% stake in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba and a 40% owned mobile and fixed broadband telecom operator business in Japan. It also has a vast portfolio of mainly internet- and e-commerce-focused early stage investments. It is also general partner of the $100 billion SoftBank Vision Fund 1 and sole investor in Softbank Vision Fund 2, both of which primarily invest in pre-IPO internet companies.

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In this episode we cover:

• What is the Softbank? (2:08)
• What is Softbank Venture Capital business? (5:55)
• What is the future of Softbank? (20:45)
• What is Softbank's western comparison? (26:49)

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