MagazineTechnologyJapan’s robots are conquering the worldWebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 by WebAdminApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 Japan is also using its robots to fight the Covid-19 virus... Read more
UncategorizedSoftBank to invest $3 bn in Latam as part of its capital deploymentInternational Finance Business DeskNovember 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskNovember 26, 2020 According to S&P Global, SoftBank has recognised rising opportunities in ecommerce, fintech, and insurtech in the region... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSoftBank invests in Chinese trucking startup Full Truck AlliancePritam BordoloiNovember 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 25, 2020 The funding will be used to upgrade its matching system and to provide door-to-door transportation services... Read more
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FeaturedHealthcareChinese pharmaceuticals XtalPi secures $318.8 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 28, 2020 The funding round was jointly led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2... Read more
HealthcareSingapore’s health analytics platform Biofourmis secures $100 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 3, 2020 The funding round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChina’s Didi Chuxing to operate 1 mn robo-taxis by 2030Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 The company is currently developing autonomous driving technologies... Read more
FeaturedFintechGreensill Capital is set to acquire Colombia’s Omni LatamInternational Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 Greensill Capital is a provider of capital finance for businesses and people worldwide... Read more
FeaturedOil & GasSaudi’s Public Investment Fund foresees opportunities post-pandemicInternational Finance Business DeskApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 24, 2020April 24, 2020 Earlier this month, the Public Investment Fund acquired stakes worth $1 bn in four European oil companies... Read more
BankingFeaturedSoftBank targets Latin America with additional $1 billion fundBharath KumarFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 SoftBank will target ecommerce, healthcare, fintech, mobility and insurance startups in the region... Read more