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Masayoshi Son

Masayoshi Son

Unclaimed
Chairman and CEO of Softbank Group, SB Opportunity FundSB Opportunity FundMiami, FL

Current Firm

SB Opportunity Fund

Investments

1+ companies

Focus

Fintech, Enterprise

About Masayoshi Son

Masayoshi Son personally championed the creation of the SB Opportunity Fund as a dedicated vehicle within the SoftBank family to back underrepresented founders, linking his long-standing belief in technology's power to drive social change with a focused diversity initiative in venture capital. He brings his signature big vision technology mindset—honed as founder and long-time Chairman/CEO of SoftBank Group—into the Opportunity Fund, emphasizing that backing diverse founders at scale can be both an economic and societal accelerator, consistent with how he has framed other large thematic investment initiatives across SoftBank's ecosystem.

Focus Areas

Investment Stage

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B+

Notable Investments

Stacy Brown-Philpot

Other Investors at SB Opportunity Fund

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Dami Osunanya

Director, SB Opportunity Fund

SB Opportunity Fund

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Investment Profile

Masayoshi Son is a Chairman and CEO of Softbank Group, SB Opportunity Fund at SB Opportunity Fund, based in Miami, FL.

Masayoshi's investment focus spans Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.

Notable investments include Stacy Brown-Philpot. These investments span Fintech and Enterprise.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Masayoshi Son?

Masayoshi Son is a Chairman and CEO of Softbank Group, SB Opportunity Fund at SB Opportunity Fund, based in Miami, FL. Their investment focus includes Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health.

What does Masayoshi Son invest in?

Masayoshi Son focuses on investments in Fintech, Enterprise, Digital Health, SaaS through SB Opportunity Fund. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.

What are Masayoshi Son's most notable investments?

Masayoshi Son's notable portfolio investments include Stacy Brown-Philpot. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.

What firm is Masayoshi Son at?

Masayoshi Son is currently at SB Opportunity Fund, headquartered in Miami, FL, serving as Chairman and CEO of Softbank Group, SB Opportunity Fund.

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