SoftBank’s Strategic Return: Fueling Innovation and Reinforcing India’s Startup Landscape Introduction: In a strategic move, Japanese conglomerate SoftBank is gearing up to re-enter the vibrant Indian startup ecosystem, signaling the end of an 18-month investment hiatus. Despite adopting a cautious “wait-and-watch” approach in recent times, the tech giant is now actively seeking opportunities to invest … Read more
Navigating the Indian Startup Seas: SoftBank’s Strategic Sell-offs and Ongoing Influence Introduction: In a strategic move, Japanese investment giant SoftBank has successfully cashed in on the Indian startup boom, pocketing a staggering $1.8-1.9 billion through the sale of shares in four high-profile companies. This comes as part of SoftBank’s ongoing strategy to optimize its portfolio … Read more
Unraveling SoftBank’s Strategic Maneuver: A Deep Dive into the Offloading of Over 2 Crore Shares in FirstCry’s IPO Drama Introduction: In a significant move in the financial landscape, SoftBank, the Japanese investment giant, is set to offload over 2 crore shares of its total shareholding in Pune-based omnichannel marketplace FirstCry. This development comes as part … Read more
Navigating Strategic Shifts: SoftBank’s Stake Sale Paves the Way for FirstCry’s Eminent IPO Introduction: In a strategic move, Japanese tech investor SoftBank has successfully offloaded a significant portion of its stake in the eagerly awaited IPO-bound FirstCry. The stake, valued at an impressive $310 million (INR 630 Cr), found eager buyers among high-net-worth individuals (HNIs). … Read more
Navigating Change: SoftBank’s Strategic Moves Reshape the Fintech and Insurtech Frontier In a series of strategic maneuvers, Japanese investment giant SoftBank recently concluded a significant stake sale in PB Fintech, the parent company of the well-known insurtech platform Policybazaar. The move comes on the heels of SoftBank’s recent divestment in foodtech giant Zomato, showcasing the … Read more