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 Home Services

Spruce

Series B in 2022
Spruce Services, Inc. owns and operates an online platform that allows users to find and hire service professionals for housekeeping, pet care, laundry, and dry cleaning services. Its platform connects with professionals offering house cleaning services, such as whole home cleaning, tidy up, single room cleaning, move out, and add-ons, which can be customized as per the user needs; pet care services, such as pet sitting, dog walks, and drop in services; laundry and dry cleaning services, such as laundry wash and fold, and dry cleaning services; and daily chores, such as do the dishes, fold the laundry, clean the clutter, clean the floors, oven clean, water plants, dry carpet shampoo, and clean interior windows. The company was formerly known as Apartment Butler, Inc. and changed its name to Spruce Services, Inc. in June 2019. Spruce Services, Inc. was incorporated in 2015 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Block Renovation

Series C in 2021
Block Renovation is a home renovation platform that integrates design, construction labor, and materials to create a seamless renovation experience for homeowners and contractors. Founded by Koda Wang and Luke Sherwin, the company aims to simplify the often complex and confusing process of home renovations. By bringing design, sourcing, and project management together, Block Renovation provides homeowners with clarity on outcomes, quality, pricing, and timelines. This approach not only enhances the experience for homeowners looking to improve their living spaces but also offers a more efficient working method for contractors.

Zum

Series D in 2021
Zum Services, Inc. specializes in providing safe and reliable transportation for children and youth, catering to both school districts and busy families. The company offers a range of services, including scheduled and on-demand rides, carpool options, and on-site childcare, ensuring consistent drivers for pickups and drop-offs related to school, sports, and other activities. Zum leverages a network of highly vetted drivers along with advanced scheduling and tracking technology to enhance efficiency and safety. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Redwood City, California, Zum operates in key regions such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, focusing on delivering flexible transportation solutions that save time for parents and reduce costs for schools.

HomeLight

Series D in 2021
HomeLight, Inc. operates an online platform that connects homebuyers and sellers with real estate agents in the United States, utilizing data and agent reviews to facilitate informed decisions. Founded in 2011 and based in San Francisco, the company aims to simplify real estate transactions, making them more certain and satisfying. HomeLight offers a range of services, including agent matching, an investor platform called Simple Sale, consumer financing through HomeLight Home Loans, and various transactional tools via HomeLight Agent Services. The platform supports clients throughout the real estate journey, helping with all-cash offers, unlocking home equity, and streamlining the closing process. HomeLight has received recognition from industry publications for its innovative approach and commitment to enhancing the real estate experience.

Habi

Series B in 2021
Habi operates a proprietary pricing algorithm and platform to simplify the homeownership lifecycle throughout Latin America. The company provides middle-class customers buy and sell their homes more quickly and efficiently, without the uncertainty of traditional real estate transactions. Habi was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Bogotá, Colombia.

Ke.com

Series D in 2020
KE Holdings Inc. operates an integrated online and offline platform for housing transactions and services in China. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Beijing, the company facilitates a range of housing-related activities, including the sale and rental of existing and new homes, home renovation, and real estate financial solutions. It owns Lianjia, a prominent real estate brokerage brand. In 2018, the company launched Beike, a technology-driven multi-service property platform aimed at enhancing user experience and supporting real estate agents. Beike serves as an open platform that connects accredited partners with resources to create a high-quality ecosystem for second-hand, new, and rental properties. The platform also addresses the needs of Chinese families seeking overseas properties, covering 11 countries with over 10,000 listings. KE Holdings aims to expand its reach across more than 300 cities in China and to establish a robust network of partners and agents to serve millions of households.

Alibaba Bendi Shenghuo Fuwu Gongsi

Funding Round in 2018
Alibaba Bendi Shenghuo Fuwu Gonsi focuses on on-demand online services. It was established by Alibaba Group as the holding company for [Ele.me](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/ele-me#section-overview) (food delivery service) and [Koubei](https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/koubei) (online restaurant guide business), which merged in August 2018.

Housing.com

Venture Round in 2016
Housing.com is an Indian online real estate listing portal established in 2012 and headquartered in Mumbai. The platform aims to simplify the process of finding, renting, and selling homes across India. It offers a user-friendly interface that features a visual map displaying available properties for rent or sale. Additionally, Housing.com provides innovative tools, including 3D models for new projects and 360-degree views of listed land, enhancing the home search experience for users.

GTExpress

Series A in 2016
Provider of express delivery services. The company's services range from fresh drinking water delivery, flower delivery and community group delivery services, enabling buyers to quickly and affordably obtain their orders.

Housing.com

Venture Round in 2016
Housing.com is an Indian online real estate listing portal established in 2012 and headquartered in Mumbai. The platform aims to simplify the process of finding, renting, and selling homes across India. It offers a user-friendly interface that features a visual map displaying available properties for rent or sale. Additionally, Housing.com provides innovative tools, including 3D models for new projects and 360-degree views of listed land, enhancing the home search experience for users.

GTExpress

Seed Round in 2015
Provider of express delivery services. The company's services range from fresh drinking water delivery, flower delivery and community group delivery services, enabling buyers to quickly and affordably obtain their orders.

Atreus Systems

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