SoftBank Robotics Europe

SoftBank Robotics Europe, formerly Aldebaran Robotics, designs and manufactures humanoid robots for education, research, health, distribution, tourism, business applications, and home use. The company serves customers worldwide and focuses on interactive robotics that assist professionals and individuals. Founded in 2005, it is based in Paris, France, with additional offices in France, Japan, the United States, and China, and operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group.

Karim Abouzahr

Director, SoftBank Europe Ventures

Kristin Bannon

Investment Director, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Jonathan Bullock

COO and Managing Director

John Cassidy

Investment Director, Life Sciences and HealthTech

Tom Cheung

Partner, Americas

Serena Dayal

Partner, Americas

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, SoftBank Investment Advisers

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Ronald Fisher

Vice Chairman

Kunihiro Fujinaga

Managing Executive Officer

Navneet Govil

Managing Partner, CFO

Ayush Jain

Investment Vice President

Lydia Jett

Managing Partner

Sumer Juneja

Managing Partner and Head of EMEA and India Investing

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Gosia Karas

Investor

Eylul Kayin

Vice President

Chris Lee

Partner, Asia

Anna Lo

Director, Americas

Amit Lubovsky

Investor

Jimi Macdonald

Director

Makizono Keiichi

Executive Officer and CIO

Kentaro Matsui

Managing Partner

Ken Miyauchi

Representative Director and Senior Executive Vice President

Greg Moon

Executive Managing Partner

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Partner, EMEA

Vikas Parekh

Managing Partner

Ben Parton

Director of Deals and Transactions

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Narendra Rathi

Director, Asia

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Priya Saiprasad

Partner

Masayoshi Son

Founder

Ram Trichur

Partner

Ervin Tu

Partner, Americas

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Tim Yap

Director, EMEA

Kenichi Yoshida

Chief Business Officer and Executive Vice President

Linda Yu

Vice President, Vision Fund

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Hospitality

TravelPerk

Series E in 2025
TravelPerk is a SaaS platform that simplifies business travel management. It offers integrated booking, reporting, and support for flights, hotels, and car rentals, ensuring compliance with company policies.

TravelPerk

Series D in 2024
TravelPerk is a SaaS platform that simplifies business travel management. It offers integrated booking, reporting, and support for flights, hotels, and car rentals, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Fountain

Series C in 2022
Fountain, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based company that operates a hiring platform designed for businesses with hourly workforces. Its mobile-first platform streamlines and scales global recruitment, empowering employers to make data-driven hiring decisions and engage candidates through automated scheduling and reminders. Fountain serves various industries, including franchise, gig economy, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Fountain

Series C in 2021
Fountain, established in 2014, is a San Francisco-based company that operates a hiring platform designed for businesses with hourly workforces. Its mobile-first platform streamlines and scales global recruitment, empowering employers to make data-driven hiring decisions and engage candidates through automated scheduling and reminders. Fountain serves various industries, including franchise, gig economy, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing.

Cloudbeds

Series D in 2021
Cloudbeds is a hospitality management software developer headquartered in San Diego, California, founded in 2012. The company offers an integrated, cloud-based platform designed to simplify operations for independent hoteliers and hosts. Its all-in-one hotel management system provides real-time, two-way integration with various distribution channels, alongside property, payment, and revenue management services. By empowering clients in the hospitality industry with advanced technology, Cloudbeds enables them to enhance revenue, streamline operations, and improve guest experiences.

Keenon Robotics

Series D in 2021
Keenon Robotics develops and innovates commercial service robots for hospitality and other industries, including restaurants and catering. The company's robots automate routine tasks by deploying artificial intelligence, machine vision and machine learning to streamline workflows, reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.

OYO

Debt Financing in 2021
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

OYO

Debt Financing in 2021
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Ecotag

Series A in 2021
Payments and Loyalty Interfaces for Hospitality Sector in EU

Domio

Series B in 2019
Domio is a provider of apartment-hotel rental services that aims to enhance the group travel experience by connecting people through travel. The company offers a range of upscale accommodations, including furnished hotels and apartments in locations such as New Orleans, Nashville, and San Diego. Guests at Domio properties can expect stylish and comfortable living spaces, complete with amenities such as gyms and pools. Additionally, the company provides round-the-clock concierge services to ensure a seamless stay. By focusing on technology, data, and personal connections, Domio strives to create delightful and memorable experiences for travelers, allowing them to feel at home regardless of their destination.

OYO

Series F in 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Ayenda Hotels

Seed Round in 2019
Ayenda Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel chain based in Medellín, Colombia, and is recognized as the largest hotel chain in the country by the number of properties. Founded in 2015, Ayenda focuses on providing standardized, budget-friendly accommodations for individuals, families, and business travelers. The company operates a network of franchise hotels in major cities such as Barranquilla, Bogotá, Medellín, and Pereira, ensuring that essential needs are met for all types of guests. Utilizing proprietary technology, Ayenda manages its operations through a comprehensive platform that includes hotel management software, pricing algorithms, and user-friendly interfaces, thereby enhancing the overall guest experience. The chain emphasizes quality amenities, including free WiFi and clean accommodations, making it a competitive choice for travelers seeking affordable lodging options.

OYO

Series E in 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Domio

Series A in 2018
Domio is a provider of apartment-hotel rental services that aims to enhance the group travel experience by connecting people through travel. The company offers a range of upscale accommodations, including furnished hotels and apartments in locations such as New Orleans, Nashville, and San Diego. Guests at Domio properties can expect stylish and comfortable living spaces, complete with amenities such as gyms and pools. Additionally, the company provides round-the-clock concierge services to ensure a seamless stay. By focusing on technology, data, and personal connections, Domio strives to create delightful and memorable experiences for travelers, allowing them to feel at home regardless of their destination.

OYO

Series E in 2018
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

OYO

Series D in 2017
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

OYO

Series C in 2016
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.

Curacity

Seed Round in 2015
Founded in 2015 by Mike Keriakos and Nick Slavin, Curacity is a New York-based company specializing in data analytics for the travel sector. It operates a content-driven marketplace that helps hotels reach travelers during their planning stages and enables publishers to earn commissions on hotel bookings driven by their content.

OYO

Series B in 2015
OYO Hotels and Homes Pvt Ltd. is a hospitality company based in Ahmedabad, India, that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in owning and operating a network of hotels, homes, and living spaces, which are available for booking through its mobile application. OYO aims to provide affordable and comfortable accommodation options, catering to both budget-conscious travelers and those seeking premium experiences. By offering technology-driven solutions, OYO empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners in the hospitality sector, enhancing their operational efficiency and revenue potential. The company is a subsidiary of Oravel Stays Private Limited and is recognized for its commitment to delivering quality services comparable to those of five-star hotels while remaining accessible to a broader audience.
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