SoftBank Ventures Asia

SBVA, formerly SoftBank Ventures Asia, is a venture capital firm investing in early to growth stage startups. It targets companies with transformative technology and global expansion potential. Leveraging deep ICT expertise and an extensive network, SBVA provides strategic support to accelerate portfolio growth and market penetration.

Established in 2000 as SoftBank Ventures Korea, it began as an early-stage venture capital arm of the SoftBank Group. In 2023, The Edgeof, a global startup ecosystem builder co-founded by Taizo Son, JP Lee, and Atsushi Taira, acquired the firm. This led to its independence and rebranding to SBVA in 2024, beginning a new chapter.

SBVA partners with ambitious, innovative companies. Its vision empowers founders and advances technological innovation globally. The firm acts as a dedicated growth partner, offering industry knowledge and a robust global network to help portfolio companies scale and achieve international impact, shaping future developments.