SoftBank Investment Advisers

SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, that specializes in growth equity and late-stage investments. It is a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. The firm focuses primarily on the technology sector, targeting areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, internet-of-things, telecommunications, computational biology, cloud technologies, fintech, consumer internet, and healthcare. SoftBank Investment Advisers typically invests a minimum of $100 million in both minority and majority stakes in private or public companies, with a strong emphasis on opportunities in the United States and globally. Established in 2017, the firm aims to leverage its operational expertise and extensive global network to foster innovation and drive growth in its portfolio companies.

Eric Chen

Managing Partner

Serena Dayal

Investment Director

Angela Du

Partner, Americas

Colin Fan

Managing Partner, Americas, Asia

Ted Fike

Director, Americas

Vishal Gupta

Director

Lydia Jett

Partner

Sumer Juneja

Partner and Head of India

Robert Kaplan

Partner, Americas

Greg Moon

Managing Partner, Asia

Karol Niewiadomski

Partner

Shu Nyatta

Managing Partner

Max Ohrstrand

Director

Vikas Parekh

Partner

Yanni Pipilis

Managing Partner

Kirthiga Reddy

Executive Partner

Brett Rochkind

Managing Partner

Ram Trichur

Partner

Bryant Wang

Investor

Aaron Wong

Vice President

Andrew Zloto

Partner, Americas

Past deals in Communications Infrastructure

1NCE

Venture Round in 2022
1NCE GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in providing Internet connectivity services tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the first fully-fledged IoT network carrier, offering low-cost, reliable connectivity solutions. The company’s primary product is an IoT flat rate plan, which includes 500 MB of data and 250 SMS, along with access to the 1NCE Connectivity Management Platform. 1NCE supports various mobile communication standards, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and NB-IoT, by partnering with Deutsche Telekom and other roaming partners. In addition to its direct sales to businesses, 1NCE provides its technology as a Platform-as-a-Service for mobile network operators. With a workforce of around 60 employees across multiple cities, 1NCE aims to make IoT applications, such as smart metering and vehicle telematics, more affordable and accessible worldwide.

Eigencomm

Series C in 2022
Eigencomm is dedicated to the development and sales of cellular IoT chips.

Plume

Series F in 2021
Plume Design, Inc. is a technology company based in Palo Alto, California, that specializes in adaptive home Wi-Fi solutions and the development of a Consumer Experience Management (CEM) platform powered by OpenSync™. Founded in 2015, Plume offers a range of services, including Plume Adaptive WiFi™, HomePass®, AI Security™, and Plume Motion™, all managed through the Plume Cloud, which is recognized as the largest software-defined network globally. The company's platform is designed for communications service providers, enabling them to deliver personalized services to subscribers by leveraging cloud-based technology that optimizes and adapts in real time. Plume's solutions provide users with control over their Wi-Fi networks, allowing for management of connected devices and access to content, thereby enhancing the overall smart home experience.

1NCE

Funding Round in 2021
1NCE GmbH is a Cologne-based company that specializes in providing Internet connectivity services tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT) market. Established in 2018, it is recognized as the first fully-fledged IoT network carrier, offering low-cost, reliable connectivity solutions. The company’s primary product is an IoT flat rate plan, which includes 500 MB of data and 250 SMS, along with access to the 1NCE Connectivity Management Platform. 1NCE supports various mobile communication standards, including 2G, 3G, 4G, and NB-IoT, by partnering with Deutsche Telekom and other roaming partners. In addition to its direct sales to businesses, 1NCE provides its technology as a Platform-as-a-Service for mobile network operators. With a workforce of around 60 employees across multiple cities, 1NCE aims to make IoT applications, such as smart metering and vehicle telematics, more affordable and accessible worldwide.

Unifonic

Series B in 2021
Unifonic Inc. specializes in cloud communication solutions, offering a range of services including SMS, voice, phone number verification, and real-time roaming detection. Founded in 2006 and based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the company aims to make cloud communications more accessible and cost-efficient. Unifonic simplifies the integration of powerful messaging and voice capabilities by providing single APIs that connect clients directly to their cloud platform, eliminating the need for hardware or network operators. The company has partnered with notable clients such as Haier, Aramex, Easy Taxi, Careem, Medgulf, and Arabia Insurance. Additionally, Unifonic has collaborated with Facebook to support the WhatsApp Business API for enterprises, enhancing its offerings in the communication sector.

TBCASoft

Series B in 2021
TBCASoft, Inc. specializes in developing consortium-based blockchain platform solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company offers a Cross-Carrier Payment System (CCPS) that facilitates person-to-person remittance, top-ups, merchant payments, and wallet roaming services. Additionally, TBCASoft has created a Cross-Carrier Identification System (CCIS) that employs zero-knowledge proof cryptography and distributed ledger technology to manage user identification securely. The company also leads the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) consortium, which enables telecom carriers to collaborate and utilize blockchain technology for enhanced service offerings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a subsidiary in Taipei, Taiwan, TBCASoft aims to create a decentralized global value exchange network that enhances interoperability between mobile payment services and supports telecom carriers in delivering innovative, value-added services.

Wiliot

Series C in 2021
WIliot is a fabless semiconductor company developing passive SoC platforms for the IoT market. No battery and seamless connectivity operation will be the baseline enabler of IoT future growth.

Sinch

Post in 2021
Sinch Sweden AB is a cloud communications platform that offers mobile messaging, voice calling, and video calling services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company provides a range of products including SMS messaging, rich communication services (RCS), personalized messaging, voice calling, verification tools, and enterprise messenger solutions. Sinch's platform enables businesses to engage with customers quickly and effectively, reaching mobile phones globally in seconds. It serves as a software provider to mobile operators and powers critical communications for many large enterprises. The company's services are designed to integrate easily into applications and business processes, supporting messaging, voice, and video services. Sinch has a presence in over 30 countries, with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Singapore.

Arrcus

Venture Round in 2021
Arrcus, Inc. develops closed-source operating systems for switches and routers, focusing on creating scalable infrastructure for physical, virtual, and cloud network environments. Founded in 2016 and based in San Jose, California, the company offers a range of products, including ArcOS, a hardware-agnostic network operating system; ArcRR, a 64-bit route reflector; and ArcIQ, an analytics platform that provides real-time network insights for incident management and troubleshooting. Additional offerings include the Arrcus VDR routing platform and solutions for IP/EVPN Clos and multi-cloud networking. Arrcus aims to facilitate network transformation by interconnecting people, machines, and data, enabling businesses to streamline operations and enhance manageability across their entire infrastructure.

Iyuno-SDI

Debt Financing in 2021
Unsurpassed global localization and media content distribution services with 40 facilities in 30 countries.they accelerate our vision to be a technology leader by providing innovative solutionsto better streamline the growing complexity in meeting client needs,utilizing artificial intelligence-driven machine learning to serve the variation of different quality tiered projects or lead times that clients face.

SendBird

Series C in 2021
At SendBird, they are building the most scalable and powerful chat API in the world. They have customers from over 150 countries around the world serving a truly wide-range of use cases across communities, marketplaces, on-demand services, games, and live-video streaming.

Sinch

Post in 2020
Sinch Sweden AB is a cloud communications platform that offers mobile messaging, voice calling, and video calling services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the company provides a range of products including SMS messaging, rich communication services (RCS), personalized messaging, voice calling, verification tools, and enterprise messenger solutions. Sinch's platform enables businesses to engage with customers quickly and effectively, reaching mobile phones globally in seconds. It serves as a software provider to mobile operators and powers critical communications for many large enterprises. The company's services are designed to integrate easily into applications and business processes, supporting messaging, voice, and video services. Sinch has a presence in over 30 countries, with additional offices in Atlanta, Georgia, and Singapore.

Cinarra

Acquisition in 2020
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.

Skylo

Series B in 2020
Skylo Technologies, Inc. is an Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider that specializes in manufacturing and delivering network systems for real-time connectivity to machines, sensors, and devices. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, with additional offices in Bengaluru, India, and Tel Aviv, Israel, the company offers a satellite transceiver and IoT hub that aggregates data from offline sensors and transmits it to the cloud via a satellite network. Its data platform allows users to remotely access and manage these hubs. Skylo's solutions are utilized across various sectors, including agriculture, logistics, railways, maritime, and utilities, facilitating disaster management, productivity reporting, and machine performance monitoring. By enabling connectivity in remote areas, Skylo's devices provide secure and reliable access to sensor data, SMS, and voice calls, thus enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making for organizations.

Fungible

Series C in 2019
Fungible, Inc. is a technology company that develops hardware and software solutions specifically for cloud data centers. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, Fungible aims to enhance data movement through its innovative chip technology, which is characterized by low latency, high throughput, and programmability. The company's offerings include a full-stack infrastructure software that leverages standard components, protocols, and interfaces, focusing on improving the economics, security, and reliability of cloud data centers. With a team that has extensive experience in networking, silicon, and software industries, Fungible is positioned to address the evolving requirements of modern cloud infrastructure.

OneWeb

Venture Round in 2019
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

TBCASoft

Series A in 2019
TBCASoft, Inc. specializes in developing consortium-based blockchain platform solutions tailored for the telecommunications industry. The company offers a Cross-Carrier Payment System (CCPS) that facilitates person-to-person remittance, top-ups, merchant payments, and wallet roaming services. Additionally, TBCASoft has created a Cross-Carrier Identification System (CCIS) that employs zero-knowledge proof cryptography and distributed ledger technology to manage user identification securely. The company also leads the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG) consortium, which enables telecom carriers to collaborate and utilize blockchain technology for enhanced service offerings. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a subsidiary in Taipei, Taiwan, TBCASoft aims to create a decentralized global value exchange network that enhances interoperability between mobile payment services and supports telecom carriers in delivering innovative, value-added services.

Packet

Series B in 2018
Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

Slack

Series H in 2018
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.
remote.it (pronounced remote 'it') is unleashing private networks from legacy dependencies including hardware dependence, open ports on the Internet, on-premise configuration, and one-by-one management of individual networked devices. Founded by networking experts who's previous company invented hardware TCP/IP (acquired by NVIDIA) the companies cloud service allows for secure management of network assets from anywhere. Popular use cases include: managing cloud instances, IoT devices, remote access, remote work, and allowing legacy networking equipment to be managed from the cloud. The remote.it service is used by tens of thousands of businesses to managed devices in over 180 countries across the globe.

Slack

Series G in 2017
Slack Technologies, Inc. operates a business communication platform that enhances collaboration among teams by integrating messaging, voice and video calls, file sharing, and workflow automation. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Slack serves a diverse clientele ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, aiming to streamline communication and improve productivity. The platform is delivered as a software-as-a-service solution, allowing users to connect with the right people and information efficiently. Additionally, Slack has established the Slack Fund, an investment initiative focused on early-stage ventures in the technology sector, further promoting innovation in workplace productivity tools.

OneWeb

Corporate Round in 2016
OneWeb is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide. Founded in 2012 and initially known as WorldVu Satellites Ltd., the company aims to create a comprehensive coverage footprint that delivers connectivity solutions for broadband services, government applications, and cellular backhaul. Its network is designed to support various industries requiring reliable global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail transport. OneWeb began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019, and by March 2020, it had successfully deployed 74 of the planned 648 satellites. Based in McLean, Virginia, with operations linked to London, OneWeb continues to work towards expanding its satellite network to enhance internet accessibility for users around the globe.

Packet

Series A in 2016
Packet is a cloud hosting provider that specializes in automating server configurations through bare metal infrastructure. The company supports a wide range of clients, including enterprises, SaaS companies, and software innovators, by offering a platform that enables the deployment of physical servers and networks without relying on virtualization or multi-tenancy. With over 60,000 deployments each month across 20 global public cloud locations and various private and on-premise sites, Packet's services cater to both traditional and cloud-native workloads. Their focus on flexible bare metal automation and robust networking features allows clients to manage infrastructure efficiently and securely, enhancing their competitive advantage in the market.

MicroAd

Seed Round in 2016
MicroAd carries out the ad platform and ad network businesses in the field of online advertising. In the ad platform business, they offer MicroAd BLADE, a demand-side platform (DSP), and MicroAd COMPASS, a supply-side platform (SSP). Cutting-edge display ad serving technologies such as these have become the mainstream in the United States. They provide mutually suitable solutions to both advertisers, such as optimized ad serving, and to publishers, such as the maximization of revenue.

Cinarra

Series B in 2015
Cinarra Systems Pte. Ltd., incorporated in 2012 and based in Singapore, specializes in developing analytics software that processes extensive operator data to generate real-time insights. The company's platform utilizes deterministic carrier data to offer advanced targeting and analytics, which help brands and carriers enhance revenue and results. Cinarra's technology unlocks the value of data within mobile operator infrastructure and facilitates monetization through a mediation platform that supports cross-industry integration. By collaborating with mobile network operators, Cinarra enables clients to tap into new revenue streams, addressing the evolving demands of an increasingly mobile society.

Sprint

Acquisition in 2012
Sprint was an American telecommunications company that provided a wide array of wireless and wireline communication services to consumers, businesses, and government entities. At its peak, Sprint was known for its innovative technologies and significant contributions to the telecommunications industry, including two wireless networks that served nearly 49 million customers. The company offered a variety of services, such as wireless voice, messaging, and broadband solutions, and was recognized for its industry-leading mobile data services and instant push-to-talk capabilities. Sprint's operations culminated in a merger with T-Mobile US on April 1, 2020, marking a significant consolidation in the telecommunications sector.

eAccess

Acquisition in 2012
eAccess is a Japanese telecommunication company that provides ADSL services to other ISPs.

Comergent Technologies

Series D in 2004
Comergent Technologies specializes in providing eBusiness software applications designed for the extended enterprise, particularly within the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of solutions that include guided selling and configuration, order management, pricing suite quotes and proposals, product management, account management, and marketing application suites. Additionally, Comergent Technologies provides professional services, hosting, and managed services to support its software offerings. In 2006, the company was acquired by AT&T, further integrating its innovative solutions into the telecommunications industry.

Adir Technologies

Series B in 2001
Adir Technologies develops and markets network management software for VoIP and other packet-based multimedia networks. It provides software solutions for telecommunications, internet, wireless, and broadband service providers and enterprises. Adir Technologies is acquired by NetSpeak Corporation in August 2001. Adir Technologies was founded in 1995 and is based in Newark, New Jersey.

Atreus Systems

Series B in 2001
Atreus delivers provisioning solutions for a variety of advanced IP services for both the business and consumer markets.

Filefish

Series A in 2001
Filefish provides B2B solutions to mobile wireless platforms for e-commuting.

Everest Broadband

Series C in 2001
Everest is a privately held competitive provider of high-speed data, video and voice services in the greater Kansas City area.

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.

Terabeam

Series C in 2000
Terabeam is an American company that designs and manufactures free-space optical transceivers for internet access in downtown areas. Terabeam was founded in 1997 and is located in Kirkland, Washington. As of August 29, 2008, the company operates as subsidiary of Renaissance Electronics & Communications LLC.

Invisible Worlds

Venture Round in 2000
Invisible Worlds, Inc. went out of business. Invisible Worlds, Inc. operates as an infrastructure software company. It develops Blocks and the Blocks eXtensible eXchange Protocol, a solution for meta-data management. The company's solutions break the existing barriers to enterprise application integration, connecting businesses and their processes, and managing information across the Internet. It also provides infrastructure for business for information exchange and interoperability across the Internet.

Everest Broadband

Series B in 2000
Everest is a privately held competitive provider of high-speed data, video and voice services in the greater Kansas City area.

Comergent Technologies

Series B in 2000
Comergent Technologies specializes in providing eBusiness software applications designed for the extended enterprise, particularly within the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1998, the company offers a range of solutions that include guided selling and configuration, order management, pricing suite quotes and proposals, product management, account management, and marketing application suites. Additionally, Comergent Technologies provides professional services, hosting, and managed services to support its software offerings. In 2006, the company was acquired by AT&T, further integrating its innovative solutions into the telecommunications industry.

Spearhead Technologies

Venture Round in 2000
Spearhead Technologies Inc., was established in 1998, and is the developer of GAP Technology. Its derivative product series, AirGAP 200 and AirGAP 300 is the world's most secure Internet and network appliance for the enterprise. Spearhead is the owner of a patented technology, called GAP technology. GAP technology is the ideal solution for maintaining full, uninterrupted Internet access, while eradicating the associated risks of intrusion and data theft. Spearhead's GAP provides a high-performance Internet isolator, which physically keeps the corporate network disconnected from the outside world, while enabling high-speed data verification, information inspection, and content checking. Based on its technology, Spearhead offers a range of solutions to the enterprise, Web-server farms, network devices, and telecommunication applications.

Urban Media

Venture Round in 2000
UrbanMediaTM is a next-generation On-site Service Provider (OSP) that delivers FREE and open access to the broadband Internet economy. UrbanMedia furthers this unprecedented service by providing each desktop with e-business services, content and applications through the innovative UrbanCenter. Businesses located in UrbanMedia powered buildings can compete more effectively by capitalizing on the inherent opportunities in business-to-business e-commerce.

Talk City

Series A in 1997
Talk City is a telecommunication services company. It provides online communities and interactive services for businesses and consumers. For businesses, Talk City's services, includes designing integrated customized communities, producing online events, conducting online market research, and facilitating online meetings. The company offers consumers a combination of chat rooms, home pages, web-based clubs, online events, discussion boards, and other community tools. Talk City was founded by Bernard Bernstein and is headquartered in North Andover, Massachusetts.
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