Masayoshi Son

Masayoshi Son is a Japanese entrepreneur and investor who founded SoftBank and led its growth into a major telecommunications and technology investment group.

SoftBank Group: A Japanese multinational group whose businesses include telecommunications, technology investment, and the Vision Fund. Son founded SoftBank and shaped its expansion from software distribution into a global investment group.
Arm Holdings: A British semiconductor and software design company whose processor architectures are licensed worldwide. SoftBank’s 2016 acquisition gave Son control of a company positioned across mobile and connected-device markets.
Vodafone Japan: The Japanese mobile telecommunications business acquired by SoftBank in 2006 and later rebranded as SoftBank Mobile. The acquisition transformed SoftBank from an internet and software company into a major mobile carrier.
Warren Buffett: An American investor known for long-term holdings in established businesses and a value-oriented approach. Buffett’s emphasis on predictable businesses contrasts with Son’s large bets on fast-growing technology companies.
Jack Ma: A Chinese entrepreneur who cofounded Alibaba and served as its longtime executive chairman. Son’s early investment in Alibaba became one of SoftBank’s most consequential bets.
Alibaba Group: A Chinese technology company known for e-commerce, cloud computing, and digital services. SoftBank’s investment in Alibaba exemplifies Son’s willingness to make early, concentrated bets on platform businesses.
Sprint Corporation: A United States telecommunications company that merged with T-Mobile US in 2020. SoftBank’s investment and control of Sprint extended Son’s ambitions into the US wireless market.
Venture capital: Financing provided to young companies with high growth potential in exchange for ownership stakes. Son’s investments overlap with venture capital but often involve larger sums and later-stage companies.
Yoshimitsu Goto: A Japanese business executive who has served as SoftBank Group’s chief financial officer. Goto has managed SoftBank’s finances through major acquisitions, investments, and periods of debt pressure.
WeWork: A commercial real-estate company that leases and manages shared office spaces. SoftBank’s large investment and subsequent rescue financing exposed the risks of Son’s growth-focused approach.

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Jensen HuangRelated: SoftBank’s acquisition and later sale of Arm brought him into a major Nvidia deal.