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SoftBank Capital's investments in the United States

SoftBank Capital, based in Japan, has backed 49 startups in the United States in rounds we track, $4.7B between them, grouped by their main sector.

49startups backed
12sectors
$4.7Braised between them
IT Servicesbiggest sector

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IT Services

14

Internet

8

Advertising & Adtech

5

Software

4

Consumer Apps

3

Media

3

Manufacturing

2

Other

2

Fintech

2

Edtech

2

Gaming

2

Consumer Goods

2

Segment by segment

IT Services

14 startups · $245M raised

  1. SERMOSermo is a global online social network and data insights platform designed exclusively for verified healthcare professionals, parUnited States$101M
  2. GeoCitiesGeoCities is a social media platform and application that allows users to build communities, meet new people and post events.United States$40M
  3. LiteScape TechnologiesLiteScape products help you track billing, identify users, physically secure your communication devices, offer mobility – letting United States$27M
  4. RebelMouseRebelMouse is a New York-based company founded in 2012 by Andrea Berry.United States$19M
  5. Blackstone Technology GroupBlackstone Technology Group is a global IT services and solutions firm founded in 1998 and headquartered in San Francisco, California.United States$13M
  6. MocoSpaceMocoSpace, also known as Moco, is a mobile social network based in Boston, Massachusetts.United States$11M
  7. PNPureVideo NetworksProvide useful video related information.United States$8.4M
  8. Z80 Labs Technology IncubatorZ80 Labs Technology Incubator is a technology incubator and accelerator located in Buffalo, NY.United States$7.5M

Internet

8 startups · $606M raised

  1. BuzzFeedBuzzFeed is a cross-platform digital media company delivering news and entertainment content to a global audience.United States$496M
  2. KickAppsKickApps is a social publishing platform for creating social networks with added features, video players and widgets.United States$39M
  3. SSocialFlowUnited States$36M
  4. CCrowdTwistCrowdTwist is an industry-leading provider of comprehensive multichannel loyalty and analytics solutions.United States$16M
  5. JNJ MobileJNJ Mobile operates as a social community that enables people to stay connected via web-enabled mobile phones.United States$7.5M
  6. BeliefNetBeliefNet offers an independent, non-affiliated spiritual website with a variety of resources.United States$7.0M
  7. PPoptipPoptip analyzes and synthesizes social conversations in real-time to enable brands to understand people's opinions.United States$2.4M
  8. PiictuPiictu is an influence-based photo gaming tool that enables users to share pictures and interact with friends via mobile phones.United States$1.7M

Advertising & Adtech

5 startups · $150M raised

  1. IIgnitionOneIgnitionOne’s leading Customer Intelligence platform empowers marketers to find and engage their most valuable customers across chUnited States$80M
  2. Swirl NetworksSwirl Networks is a Boston-based marketing technology company founded in 2011.United States$32M
  3. Ad InfuseAd Infuse provides targeted mobile marketing and advertising solutions for customers in the U.S.United States$18M
  4. Mobile PosseMobile Posse turns telecom companies into mobile media leaders through its Firstly MobileTM content discovery platform.United States$15M
  5. GRGiant RealmGiant Realm offers web content and videos related to gaming, music, entertainment and lifestyle for young men.United States$5.5M

Software

4 startups · $151M raised

  1. AnystreamAnystream is an internet software company specializing in streaming media encoding technology.United States$70M
  2. Work MarketWorkMarket was founded in 2010 and in 2018, was acquired by ADP, a global provider of HR technology and services.United States$60M
  3. TaykeyTaykey gives marketers real-time tools to automatically target advertising and gather insights based on what's trending for their audience.United States$15M
  4. PaltalkPaltalk is a video chat room community that enables users to communicate via video, audio and internet chat.United States$6.0M

Consumer Apps

3 startups · $314M raised

  1. UpdaterUpdater is an Electricity retail service for corporations and individuals company.United States$228M
  2. UstreamUstream provides a live interactive broadcast platform.United States$60M
  3. CChannelWaveChannelWave develops and markets Web-based software applications.United States$27M

Media

3 startups · $62M raised

  1. CheezburgerCheezburger is a Seattle-based company that operates a network of social humor websites.United States$42M
  2. The DodoThe Dodo is an American digital media company focused on animal-centric content.United States$18M
  3. Keychain LogisticsKeychain Logistics utilizes mobile technology to bridge the logistical gap between shippers and carriers of freight.United States$2.5M

Manufacturing

2 startups · $39M raised

  1. iPrintiPrint is an online print shop that offers a broad array of customizable printed products.United States$31M
  2. PicabooPicaboo is a web-based image publishing and printing service.United States$7.8M

Other

2 startups · $215M raised

  1. XxAdUnited States$139M
  2. TechstarsTechstars Atlanta helps entrepreneurs build meaningful companies & enduring brands.United States$76M

Fintech

2 startups · $1.6B raised

  1. KabbageKabbage is a fintech company that offers cash flow management solutions to small businesses.United States$1.6B
  2. MoatMoat is a SaaS-based search engine for display ads, enabling users to find and discover their favorite brands.United States$17M

Edtech

2 startups · $105M raised

  1. EdCastEdCast offers a unified SaaS platform powering end-to-end employee experience journeys, spanning learning, skilling and career mobility.United States$75M
  2. LRNLRN provides integrated solutions through strategic advice, content, tools, online platforms, and support for organizations worldwide.United States$30M

Gaming

2 startups · $912M raised

  1. ZyngaZynga was founded in 2007 with the vision that play would become one of the core activities on the Internet.United States$896M
  2. OMGPOPOMGPOP is a leading developer of social games for facebook, iphone and the open web.United States$17M

Consumer Goods

2 startups · $295M raised

  1. Gilt GroupeGilt Groupe provides a shopping website that includes fashion for women, men, and children; home decor and unique activities.United States$286M
  2. Insider PagesInsiderPages is a social platform where people read and make recommendations on local businesses and services.United States$8.5M

How this map is made. Every startup here has raised money in a round we track that names SoftBank Capital as an investor and is based in United States. Each sits under its main sector, read from its rounds, and each shows its best-funded first. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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