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SOFTBANK Capital

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Investor Summary

SOFTBANK Capital is a Newton Center, Massachusetts-based venture capital firm. Founded in 1999, SOFTBANK Capital considers seed, early stage, middle stage and expansion investments as well as late stage, mezzanine investments, buyouts and acquisitions.

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Investor Overview

Basic Information

Investor Type:Venture Capital
Year Founded:1999
Address:1188 Centre Street
City:Newton Center
State/Province:Massachusetts
Country:United States
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Website:www.softbank.com

Investment Preferences

Preferred Stage:Seed
Early Stage
Mid Stage / Expansion
Late Stage / Mezzanine
Buyouts / Acquisitions

Investor Contacts

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Frederick G.I. SingerVenture Partner
Eric HippeauSpecial Partner
Nikhil KalghatgiSenior Associate: New York
Steven J. MurrayPartner
Michael S. PerlisPartner
Ronald D. FisherManaging Partner

Private Deal History

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DateTargetTarget IndustryDeal TypeTotal Deal AmountStatus
May. 2013ViewMobile Applications
Photography & Photo Services		AcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
May. 2013ViewApplication SoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2013ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2013ViewWebsite Design & HostingFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2013ViewNews SourcesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2013ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2013ViewAirports & Airport Services
Car Rental Services		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2013ViewWeb AnalyticsAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2013ViewMarketing Software
Social Media
Web Analytics		AcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2013ViewSoftware-As-A-Service (Saas)FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2013ViewRadio
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2012ViewBlogs & Blogging
Online Video
Social Media
Stock Photography		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2012ViewSocial Media
Website Design & Hosting		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2012ViewOnline Education ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2012ViewMarketing Services
Other Advertising & Marketing		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2012ViewSoftwareAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2012ViewSocial MediaAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2012ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2012ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2012ViewIt Security Systems IntegrationFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2012ViewProject Management, Analytics & Performance Management SoftwareAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2012ViewHealth & Medical SoftwareAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2012ViewWeb AnalyticsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2012ViewCustomer Relationship Management Software & Solutions (Crm)
Marketing Services
Marketing Software
Social Media
Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
Web Analytics
Web Applications		AcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2012ViewNews SourcesFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2012ViewIntimate & Erotic Apparel Retail
Online Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Retail		FundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2012ViewMobile Applications
Photography & Photo Services		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2012ViewSocial MediaAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2012ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2012ViewOnline GamesAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2012ViewMobile ApplicationsAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2012ViewWeb AnalyticsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2012ViewMarketing Software
Social Media
Web Analytics		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2012ViewRadio
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2011ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2011ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2011ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2011ViewMobile AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2011ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2011ViewInternet Music & Radio
Mobile Media
Web Applications		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2011ViewOnline VideoFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2011ViewMobile Applications
Photography & Photo Services		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2011ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2011ViewMobile AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2011ViewWebsite Design & HostingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2011ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2011ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2011ViewOnline Advertising
Online Databases		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2011ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2011ViewOther Internet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2011ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2011ViewOnline Marketplaces
Technology		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2011ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2011ViewVideo Games & ConsolesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2011ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2011ViewGaming & Entertainment Software
Other Consumer Electronics
Video/Dvd Players		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2011ViewNews SourcesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2011ViewOnline GamesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2011ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2011ViewOnline VideoFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewOnline VideoFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewBlogs & Blogging
Online Video
Social Media
Stock Photography		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewSupply-Chain/Logistics Management & Operational SupportAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2011ViewTechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2010ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2010ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2010ViewOnline Games
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2010ViewCustomer Relationship Management Software & Solutions (Crm)
Marketing Services
Marketing Software
Social Media
Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
Web Analytics
Web Applications		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2010ViewOnline GamesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2010ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2010ViewMobile Applications
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2010ViewVideo Games & ConsolesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2010ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2010ViewOther Biofuels
Other Integrated Oil & Natural Gas		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2010ViewOnline Games
Virtual Economies		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2010ViewOnline Advertising
Online Databases		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2010ViewGaming & Entertainment Software
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2010ViewMobile AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2010ViewRadio
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2010ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2010ViewVenture Capital FirmsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2010ViewApparel & Accessories Retail
Jewelry Retail
Online Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Retail		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2010ViewCustomer Relationship Management Software & Solutions (Crm)
Marketing Services
Marketing Software
Social Media
Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
Web Analytics
Web Applications		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2010ViewOnline VideoFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2010ViewSocial MediaFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2009ViewGaming & Entertainment Software
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2009ViewOnline AdvertisingAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2009ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage Technology
Online Video
Video Production & Distribution		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2009ViewInternet Content ProvidersFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2009ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2009ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2008ViewInternetFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2008ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2008ViewBlogs & Blogging
News Sources
Newspapers
Technology		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2008ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2008ViewGaming & Entertainment Software
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2008ViewSecurity TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2008ViewEducation, Training & Language Software
Software-As-A-Service (Saas)		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2008ViewBiotechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2008ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2008ViewApparel & Accessories Retail
Jewelry Retail
Online Apparel, Footwear & Accessories Retail		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2008ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2008ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2008ViewOnline AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2008ViewRadio
Social Media		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2008ViewDrug Delivery TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2008ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
May. 2008ViewOnline AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2008ViewCustomer Relationship Management Software & Solutions (Crm)
Marketing Services
Marketing Software
Social Media
Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
Web Analytics
Web Applications		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Apr. 2008ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2008ViewE-CommerceFundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2008ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2008ViewVideo Games & ConsolesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2008ViewServicesAcquisitionViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2008ViewMobile AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2007ViewOnline AdvertisingFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2007ViewHealth & Medical SoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2007ViewInformation Technology Services & Consulting
Mobile Applications
Mobile Software & Services		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2007ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2007ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2007ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2007ViewBlogs & Blogging
News Sources
Newspapers
Technology		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Aug. 2007ViewInternetFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2007ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2007ViewSecurity TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jul. 2007ViewTechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2007ViewVideo/Dvd PlayersFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jun. 2007ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2007ViewSoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2007ViewHealth & Medical SoftwareFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2006ViewSecurity TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Nov. 2006ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Oct. 2006ViewMobile ApplicationsFundingViewCompletedDetails
Sep. 2006ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage Technology
Online Video
Video Production & Distribution		FundingViewCompletedDetails
Mar. 2006ViewInternet ServicesFundingViewCompletedDetails
Feb. 2006ViewCommunications, Networking & Storage TechnologyFundingViewCompletedDetails
Jan. 2006ViewInternet Content ProvidersFundingViewCompletedDetails
Dec. 2005LiteScape TechnologiesSoftwareFunding$5,000,000CompletedDetails
Dec. 2005PureVideo NetworksInternet ServicesFunding$5,600,000CompletedDetails
Aug. 2005VoodooVoxInformation Technology Services & Consulting
Mobile Applications
Mobile Software & Services		Funding$1,350,000CompletedDetails
Jun. 2005Beliefnet, Inc.Social MediaFunding$7,000,000CompletedDetails
Apr. 2005AnystreamSoftwareFunding$8,000,000CompletedDetails
Jan. 2005LiteScape TechnologiesSoftwareFunding$7,500,000CompletedDetails
Jul. 2004DangerMobile ApplicationsFunding$37,000,000CompletedDetails
Apr. 2004Paltalk.comSocial MediaFunding$6,000,000CompletedDetails
Sep. 2003Gomez, Inc.InternetFunding$6,000,000CompletedDetails
Feb. 2003DangerMobile ApplicationsFunding$35,000,000CompletedDetails
Nov. 2001Gomez, Inc.InternetFunding$3,500,000CompletedDetails
Oct. 2001DangerMobile ApplicationsFunding$36,000,000CompletedDetails
Oct. 2001Gomez, Inc.InternetFunding$9,300,000CompletedDetails
Jan. 2001Motley Fool Holdings Inc.Other Investment ManagementFunding$30,000,000CompletedDetails
Mar. 2000TradeCard, Inc.Software-As-A-Service (Saas)
Supply Chain Management & Logistics Software		Funding$10,000,000CompletedDetails
Feb. 2000Gomez, Inc.InternetFunding$28,500,000CompletedDetails
Jan. 2000AnystreamSoftwareFunding$44,000,000CompletedDetails
Oct. 1999iPrintInternet ServicesFunding$20,000,000CompletedDetails
Jul. 1999Kingston Technology CorporationData Storage Devices
Memory Chips		Acquisition of Remaining Interest
Acquisition
Majority Acquisition		$450,000,000CompletedDetails
Aug. 1996Kingston Technology CorporationData Storage Devices
Memory Chips		Majority Acquisition$1,500,000,000CompletedDetails

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