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 Storage Services

1NCE

Venture Round in 2025
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

DayOne

Series B in 2024
DayOne is a data center pioneer that creates and manages next-generation digital infrastructure for industry leaders who want dependable, cost-effective, and rapidly scalable solutions.

1NCE

Venture Round in 2022
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

MinIO

Series B in 2022
MinIO, Inc. is a developer of a high-performance, open-source distributed object storage server that is fully compatible with Amazon S3 APIs. Founded in 2014 and based in Palo Alto, California, the company focuses on providing a minimal object storage solution optimized for cloud-native workloads, making it suitable for deployment in both public and private clouds, including Kubernetes environments. MinIO's platform enables enterprises to manage unstructured data effectively, supporting various applications such as machine learning, analytics, and data backup and archival processes. The company also hosts a MinIO play server, allowing developers and system administrators to familiarize themselves with its S3-compatible object storage capabilities.

1NCE

Funding Round in 2021
1NCE is a global IoT connectivity provider that delivers secure cellular connectivity and related software services for Internet of Things applications. It offers a flat-rate model across 140 countries, designed to simplify budgeting for IoT deployments. The company provides a one-off payment option for a ten-year service period, enabling affordable, long-term connection for devices used in utilities, asset tracking, vehicle telematics and other sectors. In addition to connectivity, 1NCE supplies software services and lifecycle device management to support secure data collection, deployment, monitoring and decommissioning of connected devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, 1NCE serves a worldwide set of customers with scalable IoT solutions.

AutoStore

Secondary Market in 2021
AutoStore is a provider of automated warehousing and storage systems that delivers hardware and software solutions for end-to-end warehouse operations, from system design to robot-enabled operations. Its cube-based storage uses standardized boxes to maximize space efficiency and increase capacity without expanding footprint, enabling high-density goods-to-person picking. The company develops routing algorithms, data insights, and reporting tools that continuously enhance its software and robotic solutions. AutoStore serves multiple industries—including grocery, retail, third-party logistics, industrials, and healthcare—and operates globally, with presence across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company emphasizes partner collaboration through strategic system integrator relationships to deploy its solutions. Originating in Norway, AutoStore markets its systems through a worldwide distribution network and serves warehouses of all sizes and types.

MemBlaze

Series D in 2020
MemBlaze is a Beijing-based company specializing in the production of memory cards and solid-state drives (SSDs) designed for enterprise applications. The firm focuses on developing enterprise-class NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) SSDs, which are utilized across various sectors including databases, virtualization, cloud computing, big data, and artificial intelligence. MemBlaze's products cater to the needs of businesses in internet services, cloud computing, finance, and telecommunications, offering stable and reliable high-speed storage solutions that enhance operational efficiency.

Cohesity

Series E in 2020
Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

Clutter

Series D in 2019
Clutter Inc. is a full-service storage company based in Culver City, California, that specializes in on-demand storage and moving services. Founded in 2013, Clutter assists customers in managing their physical belongings by offering secure storage solutions for a variety of items, including furniture, boxes, bicycles, and seasonal decorations. The company handles the pick-up, storage, and retrieval of these items, ensuring convenience for its clients. Clutter provides an online photo inventory of stored items and includes insurance coverage against theft, loss, natural disasters, and water damage. By leveraging technology and a commitment to customer service, Clutter aims to deliver hassle-free and affordable storage solutions.

Cohesity

Series D in 2018
Cohesity develops hyper-converged secondary storage solutions that consolidate, protect, and share non-mission-critical data assets of large organizations. Its platform, Cohesity DataPlatform, converges data protection infrastructure including backup, replication, disaster recovery, and cloud tiering. Additionally, it offers Cohesity Helios, a SaaS-based management solution for monitoring and managing secondary data and applications.

Nexenta Systems

Corporate Round in 2017
Nexenta Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software-defined storage solutions, specializing in open-source-driven technology. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products designed to optimize storage infrastructure for enterprise applications. Its flagship platform, NexentaStor, delivers both file and block storage services, while NexentaCloud enhances virtual desktop infrastructure deployments. The NexentaEdge object storage platform allows users to access data without needing to know its physical location. Additionally, NexentaFusion provides analytics and orchestration software for managing complex compute systems and data stores. Nexenta's solutions are designed to support various applications, clouds, and hardware platforms, enabling organizations to avoid vendor lock-in and adopt flexible, scalable storage strategies. The company has established strategic partnerships with numerous technology leaders and serves a diverse global customer base. As of May 2019, Nexenta operates as a subsidiary of DataDirect Networks, Inc.

Pogoplug

Series B in 2012
Pogoplug is an online storage service that caters to the needs of mobile users by enabling them to store, share, and access files from anywhere. The company offers an unlimited hosted storage plan for a monthly fee, as well as an in-home storage appliance that allows for the creation of a private cloud. Pogoplug's technology connects external hard drives to the internet, facilitating easy media sharing and file access across devices. To effectively reach consumers, the company has established partnerships with major mobile carriers and leading retailers, enhancing its visibility and distribution strategy.

Pogoplug

Series B in 2010
Pogoplug is an online storage service that caters to the needs of mobile users by enabling them to store, share, and access files from anywhere. The company offers an unlimited hosted storage plan for a monthly fee, as well as an in-home storage appliance that allows for the creation of a private cloud. Pogoplug's technology connects external hard drives to the internet, facilitating easy media sharing and file access across devices. To effectively reach consumers, the company has established partnerships with major mobile carriers and leading retailers, enhancing its visibility and distribution strategy.

Viathan Corporation

Venture Round in 2000
Viathan Corporation specializes in developing software infrastructure for storage environments, focusing on data management solutions. The company offers a virtual storage system that enables the aggregation of various storage devices, enhancing efficiency for businesses and e-commerce vendors. Founded in February 1999 and based in Seattle, Washington, Viathan was acquired by Dantz Development in October 2001. Its technology aims to streamline data management processes, making it a valuable asset for organizations looking to optimize their storage capabilities.

United Devices

Series A in 2000
United Devices is a company that specializes in developing software to harness idle computer processing power, storage, and bandwidth from various sources. By creating an infrastructure that aggregates unused computing resources across the Internet, United Devices enables businesses to optimize their technological capabilities and enhance efficiency. The company's innovative approach allows organizations to tap into additional computational resources without the need for significant investments in new hardware. This not only maximizes existing assets but also supports a more sustainable model of resource utilization in the computing landscape.

United NL

Venture Round in 2000
United NL is a collocation and web hosting service provider. It also provides SeedBuilding, a network building service, which provides xDSL-based broadband services for family and business use.

Connected Corporation

Venture Round in 1999
Connected Corporation is the leading provider of storage software for automated protection, archiving and recovery of distributed data.
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