Softbank

Incorporated in 1981, the company is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan, and operates across a range of business categories including telecommunication services, internet services, AI & Robotics, energy and utilities, as well as investment and financial services through its Vision Fund. Some of the most important brands under its umbrella have been SoftBank Corp., operating its telecommunications business in Japan, and Sprint in the United States prior to its merger with T-Mobile. Arm Holdings, another key brand, had a planned sale to NVIDIA which was cancelled, and is now being prepared for a public offering. Yahoo Japan, now known as Z Holdings, is a subsidiary of SoftBank Corp., and PayPay is a mobile payment service resulting from a joint venture with Yahoo Japan. The company formerly owned Boston Dynamics, which has been sold to Hyundai Motor Group, and it also owns Fortress Investment Group, a global investment management firm. SoftBank's products and services are sold in several key markets. In its home market of Japan, the company prominently offers telecommunications and internet services. The United States has been a major market, especially through its investments and through the ownership of Sprint before its merger. In China, SoftBank has made significant investments, particularly in Alibaba. The company is also involved in the Indian market through investments in tech startups and companies. Overall, the global presence of SoftBank is further established through the Vision Fund's investments in various international tech companies. (Powered by AI)