Softbank
SoftBank-backed chip designer Arm aims to raise at least $8B in US IPO – report
The preparations for the IPO are expected to be kick-started in the US in the coming days and the valuation range has not yet been finalized.
March 6, 2023
SoftBank, Ant Group seek to sell Paytm stake to reduce holding in payments firm – report
Ant Group and SoftBank have discussed selling shares in the company through a secondary stock deal, according to the report.
February 27, 2023
SEA,eCommerce,Singapore,Asia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
Softbank-backed Carro sees ‘many’ opportunities in Japan market; eyeing Australia, Philippines, Vietnam
Besides Japan, Carro is also eyeing several markets including Australia, Philippines, Vietnam markets, Narushima said.
September 29, 2022
Japan’s Softbank considers launching third Vision Fund – report
Softbank would likely use its own cash for what would be the third SoftBank Vision Fund if it moves ahead with the plan, the people reportedly said.
September 15, 2022
News,Asia,Mergers and Acquisitions
NVIDIA, SoftBank announce termination of NVIDIA’s acquisition of Arm due to regulatory challenges
NVIDIA and SoftBank Group Corp announced Tuesday the termination of the previously announced transaction whereby NVIDIA would acquire Arm Limited from Softbank. Both parties have agreed to terminate the agreement because of significant regulatory challenges preventing the consummation of the transaction, despite good faith efforts by the parties. Arm will…
February 9, 2022
Mergers and Acquisitions,Singapore,FinTech,Transportation,SEA
Grab to debut on NASDAQ after investors approve SPAC merger
Altimeter Growth Corp announced that its shareholders approved the business combination with Grab at an extraordinary meeting of shareholders on Tuesday.
December 1, 2021
SoftBank-backed Indian hotel aggregator OYO files draft papers for $1.14B IPO
The hotel aggregator's IPO plan also comes at a time when travel restrictions are being eased in many countries and the tourism sector is expected to rebound.
October 1, 2021
News,Asia,Venture Capital,Blockchain / Crypto
Softbank leads soccer NFT platform Sorare’s $680M Series B funding round
The company has also received interest from leagues and fans across the globe to replicate Sorare model in other sports and it plans to roll out new sports in 2022.
September 21, 2021
News,Asia,eCommerce,Transportation
Softbank, Tencent invest in Indian online used car platform Cars24 Services – report
Cars24 plans to use the fresh capital to deepen its presence in the United Arab Emirates and Australian markets, where it has made recent forays, and build its cars, bikes and financing business in India while investing in technology.
September 21, 2021
Asia,Venture Capital,Singapore,EdTech
Temasek, SoftBank invest in India EdTech unicorn Unacademy’s Series H funding round
The latest fundraise takes the valuation of Unacademy Group to $3.44 billion.
August 3, 2021
ADB approves $14.8M grant to accelerate climate action
December 6, 2024
ADB approves $14.8M grant to accelerate climate action
December 6, 2024