Draft:SBVA
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Venture capital |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Headquarters | , |
| AUM | $2 billion (as of Sep, 2024) |
| Website | SBVA[1] |
SBVA (legal name SBVA Corp.) was established in 2000 in South Korea as an early-stage venture capital firm under SoftBank Group, originally known as SoftBank Ventures, and has been empowering exceptional entrepreneurs worldwide. Leveraging its expertise and network in the ICT sector, SBVA has invested over $2 billion in more than 300 startups over the past 20 years, with a focus on AI, IoT, and smart robotics.
In 2023, SBVA joined forces with The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder founded by Taizo Son, Atsushi Taira, and JP Lee and began a new chapter as an independent entity with a renewed commitment to fostering innovation and technological advancement.
Currently, SBVA has offices in Seoul, Beijing, Singapore, San Francisco, and Israel, supporting over 100 portfolio companies while continuing its global investment activities.
History
[edit]- 2000 - 2018 Established as SoftBank Ventures Korea, a venture capital firm under SoftBank Group
- 2018 Reached USD 1 billion AUM, JP Lee appointed as CEO
- 2019 Renamed to SoftBank Ventures Asia, Selected as "The Best Operator" at Korea VC Awards
- 2021 Won 1st place for the highest fundraising amount VC according to 'the bell'
- 2022 Reached USD 2 billion AUM, Selected as "The most preferred venture capital firm for startup founders" according to 'the startup trend report survey'
- 2023 The Edgeof becomes the major shareholder
- 2024 Renamed to SBVA
Portfolio Highlights
[edit]Carro, Daangn, Goto, Iyuno, Korbit, Lunit
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