SoftBank Vision Fund Leads $400m Funding in Biotech Firm Relay Therapeutics

SoftBank Vision Fund, a subsidiary of Japan’s SoftBank Group Co, has led the $400-million Series C funding round in US-based biotechnology firm Relay Therapeutics, according to a statement Thursday. The financing round was also participated by Foresite Capital, Perceptive Advisors, and Tavistock Group. Existing GV, Casdin Capital, BVF Partners, EcoR1 Capital, Alexandria Venture Investments, and … Continue reading SoftBank Vision Fund Leads $400m Funding in Biotech Firm Relay Therapeutics

SoftBank’s Vision Fund Leads $121m Funding in Camera Firm Light

Advanced computational imaging firm Light has secured $121 million in Series D funding led by SoftBank Vision Fund and backed by consumer camera giant Leica Cambera AG. The latest funding round brings Light’s total amount raised from investors to date to $186 million. The SoftBank Vision Fund investment will be made in tranches, subject to … Continue reading SoftBank’s Vision Fund Leads $121m Funding in Camera Firm Light

SoftBank Ventures Korea is now SoftBank Ventures Asia

SoftBank Ventures Asia, which will be renamed from SoftBank Ventures Korea, will increase early stage investments globally with an emphasis on Asia. SoftBank Ventures Asia is the early-stage investment vehicle of the SoftBank Group and will act as the bridge to the SoftBank ecosystem by sourcing and funding the best startups and entrepreneurs. Currently operating … Continue reading SoftBank Ventures Korea is now SoftBank Ventures Asia

SoftBank Ventures Korea Co-Leads $20M Series C in Gauss Surgical

SoftBank Ventures Korea, the global early-stage venture capital arm of SoftBank Group, has co-led the $20-million Series C funding round in Silicon Valley-based AI healthcare technology firm Gauss Surgical. Also co-leading the round is Northwell Health, with LS Polaris Innovation Fund and seven other leading US health systems chipping in. The proceeds of the round … Continue reading SoftBank Ventures Korea Co-Leads $20M Series C in Gauss Surgical

Buzzvil Inks Partnership With Japan’s Ad Platform MicroAd

Buzzvil, a global leader of rewarded ads platform announced that it has inked a partnership with Japan’s online ad portal and network operator MicroAd. MicroAd is a Japan-based online ad portal and network that offers its clients with demand and supply platforms. Through this partnership, MicroAd will introduce Buzzvil’s unique rewarded ad inventories that generate … Continue reading Buzzvil Inks Partnership With Japan’s Ad Platform MicroAd

Erez Capital Announces Additional Venture Partners

Erez Capital, an emerging venture capital fund investing in disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce its addition of 40 Venture Partners to join the fund. These new partners will play an importanl role in the quickly developing artificial intelligence ecosystem – specifically in the proptech, medtech and fintech sectors. “This fund and its investments will … Continue reading Erez Capital Announces Additional Venture Partners