What is SoftBank?

SoftBank has been heavily criticized by many media networks because its Vision Fund, which is the largest technology focused venture capital fund in the world, has had some high-profile failures including WeWork, the office sharing company.

However, because the Vision Fund is so heavily discussed, many people forget or are unaware of SoftBank’s other valuable pieces. People may wonder is SoftBank a bank? Is it a hedge fund? This video answers the question of what is SoftBank.

We go through SoftBank’s history from its founding’s by Masayoshi Son, the eccentric billionaire, in 1981. We follow Masayoshi’s and Softbank’s journey from 1981 to the present and show the various business in which SoftBank has participated.

We have also provided a sheet with some more information on Softbank including how we calculated its value at the end of the video and some more historical background figures.

*Because we discuss SoftBank stock at the end, we are not recommending buying or selling stock in any of our sheets. However, because SoftBank, now, is a sum of pieces, we felt the video would not have been complete without this type analysis and we hope you enjoyed it!

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[AdrianDucao]

Masayoshi Son's father, Masayoshi Father must be so proud of Masayoshi Son

[phphph]

So let me get this straight. The guy is worth $20 B but because he is excited like a child, the media insults him his whole life? I found that interesting that he was made fun of in the late 1990's and today! Thanks for the vid

[alexandergoldman]

It's interesting that he is of South Korean descent but grew up in Japan (not sure how many generations) but he never took on a Japanese last name... Brilliant investor and thinker..

[Andrewk]

What exactly is in the Vision fund? A detailed video would be great.

[IlBella_]

Amazing channel, really underrated in my opinion. I would like to see a in depth video for noobs about how to read a annual report and the finanicial statements. I saw a lot of video about but really, sounds like you know a lot about finance, and your video are really enjoyable. Thanks

[jaideeptribedi]

So here is a guy who made most his money just by investing in software companies. Shows really the growth of the industry overall.

[tanishpanjwani]

There are a lot of similarities between Buffett and Matsayushi. Both of them try to find value, however, Matsayushi looks for values in technology and its applications whereas Buffet looks for value in business models and management styles. Both have had some huge losses but huge gains as well. Matsayushi lost a lot in WeWork whereas Buffett lost a lot in Solomon Brothers. Both have done incredible things nonetheless.

[tobene]

I can recommend to everyone to look at his annual powerpoint presentations, they are hilarious

[englishlyrics]

Great video! you have a great voice for voice-overs!

[jackcullen]

Asking people to like videos when they feel like it, unlike other channels that thirstily ask for a like as soon as possible even if no content has been presented yet?

I like this channel. I hope it does well

[ldtenenoff]

once again in my opinion your vids should b watched by so many more people.Crazy how u dont have 300k sub. Well thank you for vids and time my freind please keepem coming.peace

[phphph]

lol, i love how he guessed in 2005 at 10:00 that Steve Jobs was making the Iphone.

[fahimzapoh]

ARM is gonna blow up big time in the coming years. If apple pulls a no fan macbook with arm, then watch that stonkkss go up

[FantasyCid]

I really enjoyed this video, please make more videos about SoftBanks Vision Fund

[kentberame]

Amazing content, I subscribed and learned a lot.

[oscarmoxon]

Would LOVE to see a SoftBank breakdown of losses!

[tiberiodigiorgio]

The idea behind Sofrbank was Genial, It rappresenta the future of the Bank Industry

[BusinessMadhouse]

Your videos are really great! Love your content & your work Inspired me to start my own channel!

[felipeguimaraes]

Great video!!! Hope to see more videos like this!

[ryandelaet]

Great video. I would love to see more on Softbank. What a Legend this guy is lol. So cool.