SoftBank Group Business Summary

SoftBank Group Corp. (SFTBF) operates as a global technology investment holding company, generating revenue through investment appreciation, dividend income, and semiconductor licensing royalties. Its operations are divided into four core segments: the Investment Business of Holding Companies, the SoftBank Vision Funds (SVF1, SVF2, and LatAm), the SoftBank segment (Japanese telecommunications and IT services), and the AI Computing segment, which centers on its majority ownership of Arm. By February 2026, SoftBank has transitioned into an "Artificial Super Intelligence" (ASI) powerhouse, with over 60% of its net asset value allocated to AI infrastructure, robotics, and energy projects, including the "Stargate" partnership with OpenAI. The company competes with diversified investment firms such as Prosus and Berkshire Hathaway, as well as venture capital giants like Tiger Global, distinguishing itself through its massive scale and singular focus on the physical and digital layers of the AI ecosystem. Founded in 1981 by Masayoshi Son, who remains the Chairman and CEO, SoftBank is guided by Son’s 300-year vision for the Information Revolution. The executive leadership team is anchored by Yoshimitsu Goto, who serves as Corporate Officer, Senior Vice President, and CFO, managing the firm’s complex capital structure and monetization strategies. Other pivotal figures include Rene Haas, CEO of Arm and a SoftBank board member, and Junichi Miyakawa, who leads the SoftBank Corp. telecommunications subsidiary. The board of directors includes influential external members such as Kenneth A. Siegel and David Chao, providing a mix of global legal and venture capital expertise. SoftBank’s pedigree is defined by Son’s history of aggressive, transformative bets—most notably his early investment in Alibaba and his 2025-2026 multi-billion dollar expansion into OpenAI—which continues to position the firm as a high-conviction architect of future technologies.