SoftBank Investment Advisers is a venture capital firm established in 2017 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It operates as a subsidiary of SoftBank Group Corp. and specializes in growth capital and late-stage investments predominantly within the technology sector. The firm focuses on a diverse array of industries, including internet-of-things, artificial intelligence, robotics, telecommunications, computational biology, fintech, and digital financial services. With a preference for global investments, particularly in the United States, SoftBank Investment Advisers typically commits a minimum of $100 million to both minority and majority stakes in private and public companies. The firm is known for offering operational expertise and leveraging a vast global network, aiming to support innovative companies that have the potential to revolutionize their respective fields. It maintains additional offices in key locations such as Tokyo, San Francisco, and Singapore.
1NCE GmbH is a provider of Internet data connectivity services, specializing in narrowband and low bandwidth connections for business-to-business applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a unique IoT Flat Rate plan that provides reliable cellular connectivity and software services in 140 countries worldwide. This plan allows for a one-off payment of $10 for a decade of service, making it an affordable option for various IoT applications, including smart utilities, asset tracking, and vehicle telematics. 1NCE's offerings include multimode-support SIM cards that facilitate mobile communication between devices, ensuring global network coverage and scalable solutions for its clients. With a workforce of around 200 employees, the company also maintains offices in several international locations including Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Miami.
Proximie
Series C in 2022
Proximie Inc. is a health technology company based in Bedford, Massachusetts, that specializes in a telehealth platform designed for virtual surgical assistance. Founded in 2016 by Nadine Hachach-Haram, Proximie's platform enables surgeons to remotely observe and guide complex surgical procedures using augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. This technology allows expert surgeons to connect with their peers globally, sharing knowledge and skills in real-time, regardless of their physical location. The platform is adaptable, compatible with various devices and software used in operating rooms, and can function effectively even in low bandwidth environments. Proximie aims to enhance surgical practices by democratizing access to expert guidance and fostering collaboration among medical professionals.
1NCE
Venture Round in 2022
1NCE GmbH is a provider of Internet data connectivity services, specializing in narrowband and low bandwidth connections for business-to-business applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a unique IoT Flat Rate plan that provides reliable cellular connectivity and software services in 140 countries worldwide. This plan allows for a one-off payment of $10 for a decade of service, making it an affordable option for various IoT applications, including smart utilities, asset tracking, and vehicle telematics. 1NCE's offerings include multimode-support SIM cards that facilitate mobile communication between devices, ensuring global network coverage and scalable solutions for its clients. With a workforce of around 200 employees, the company also maintains offices in several international locations including Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Miami.
Zhichi Technologies
Series D in 2022
Zhichi Technologies is a prominent intelligent customer experience provider based in Southeast Asia, specializing in a diverse range of solutions including AI chatbots, live chat, call center services, and ticketing systems. Since its inception in 2014, the company has supported over 5,000 brands and enterprises, facilitating millions of interactions across various channels such as online chat, social media, business messaging, and voice calls. Zhichi Technologies is dedicated to delivering a reliable and user-friendly platform that enhances communication between global enterprises and their customers. Additionally, the company has been designated as a Meta authorized business service provider, allowing it to assist enterprises in managing business accounts and executing marketing campaigns, notifications, and other communications efficiently.
Kigen
Series A in 2022
Kigen specializes in Internet of Things (IoT) and telecommunication services, centering on eSIM and iSIM technology. The company provides secure enablement solutions for remote subscription management, catering to cellular IoT businesses worldwide. By collaborating with partners across a diverse technology ecosystem, Kigen offers a comprehensive suite of technologies that streamline SIM delivery and management within the connected device value chain. This focus on eSIM and iSIM aims to simplify the process of securing connected devices, facilitating rapid growth in IoT by integrating essential trust and security features. Additionally, Kigen supplies embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) solutions and data generation services to enhance its offerings.
EigenCOMM
Series C in 2022
EigenCOMM Ltd. is a Shanghai-based company established in 2017, specializing in the research, development, and sales of cellular network internet chips. The firm focuses on providing complete solutions for Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems, particularly in the realm of smart home appliances. EigenCOMM's product line includes standard NB-IoT terminal chips, which ensure comprehensive coverage of cellular data connections and extended standby times, positioning the company as a key player in the IoT market.
Cerebral
Series C in 2021
Cerebral Inc. is a mental health telemedicine company that provides an online membership platform for telehealth visits and care counseling services. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Walnut, California, Cerebral offers comprehensive support for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and insomnia. The platform facilitates medication management, counseling, and therapy, ensuring access to regular visits and communication with care counselors. It employs clinically proven symptom-based ratings and tracking methods to enhance patient care. By prioritizing accessibility and affordability, Cerebral aims to democratize high-quality mental health care, allowing patients to receive timely and effective treatment while following evidence-based guidelines throughout their wellness journey.
1NCE
Funding Round in 2021
1NCE GmbH is a provider of Internet data connectivity services, specializing in narrowband and low bandwidth connections for business-to-business applications. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Cologne, Germany, the company offers a unique IoT Flat Rate plan that provides reliable cellular connectivity and software services in 140 countries worldwide. This plan allows for a one-off payment of $10 for a decade of service, making it an affordable option for various IoT applications, including smart utilities, asset tracking, and vehicle telematics. 1NCE's offerings include multimode-support SIM cards that facilitate mobile communication between devices, ensuring global network coverage and scalable solutions for its clients. With a workforce of around 200 employees, the company also maintains offices in several international locations including Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Miami.
Unifonic
Series B in 2021
Unifonic Inc. is a cloud-based communication solutions provider founded in 2006 and headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing an omnichannel customer engagement platform that facilitates seamless interactions between organizations and their customers. Unifonic offers a suite of services including SMS, voice, phone number verification, and real-time roaming detection, enabling businesses to optimize their communication strategies without the burden of maintaining expensive infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele in the MENA region, including notable names such as Haier, Aramex, Easy Taxi, Careem, Medgulf, and Arabia Insurance. By delivering an affordable and multilingual communication solution, Unifonic empowers organizations to enhance customer experiences and streamline engagements across various touchpoints.
TBCASoft
Series B in 2021
TBCASoft, Inc. specializes in developing consortium-based blockchain platform solutions tailored for the telecommunications and fintech industries. The company offers a Cross-Carrier Payment System (CCPS) that facilitates person-to-person remittances, mobile top-ups, merchant payments, and wallet roaming services. Additionally, TBCASoft provides a Cross-Carrier Identification System (CCIS) that utilizes zero-knowledge proof cryptography and distributed ledger technology for user identification management. The firm also leads the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG), a consortium that explores blockchain applications for its members. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a subsidiary in Taipei, Taiwan, TBCASoft aims to enhance interoperability among mobile payment services, enabling telecom carriers to create value-added offerings while supporting the growth of mobile payment solutions.
Sinch
Post in 2021
Sinch is a cloud communications company that facilitates connections between businesses and customers through various engagement tools, including mobile messaging, voice, and video services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Sinch operates in over 30 countries and serves as a software provider for mobile operators. The company's platform is designed to support enterprise-level communications, integrating programmable APIs and cloud services that enable businesses to incorporate messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications and processes. The primary revenue for Sinch comes from its Messaging segment, which includes fees for managing messages and delivering personalized video and multimedia messages for enterprises.
Dialpad
Series E in 2020
Dialpad, Inc. is a cloud-based communications platform that specializes in enterprise communication solutions. The company offers a range of services, including voice, video, group messaging, SMS, MMS, conferencing, and document sharing, all designed to facilitate secure collaboration for remote teams. Dialpad’s product offerings include Dialpad, Dialpad Sell, UberConference, and Dialpad Contact Center, all powered by advanced VoiceAI technology. These tools provide features such as real-time transcription, automated note-taking, live sentiment analysis, and voice analytics, which enhance communication and decision-making within organizations. Established in 2002 and based in San Francisco, Dialpad serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies like Motorola Solutions and Warby Parker. The company was formerly known as Switch Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2016, and it maintains strategic alliances, including one with SoftBank Corp.
Sinch
Post in 2020
Sinch is a cloud communications company that facilitates connections between businesses and customers through various engagement tools, including mobile messaging, voice, and video services. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Sinch operates in over 30 countries and serves as a software provider for mobile operators. The company's platform is designed to support enterprise-level communications, integrating programmable APIs and cloud services that enable businesses to incorporate messaging, voice, and video capabilities into their applications and processes. The primary revenue for Sinch comes from its Messaging segment, which includes fees for managing messages and delivering personalized video and multimedia messages for enterprises.
Cinarra Systems
Acquisition in 2020
Cinarra leverages deterministic Carrier data to provide advanced targeting, analytics and custom personas to drive revenue and results for Brands and Carriers.
One97 Communications
Series G in 2019
One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
One97 Communications
Series G in 2019
One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
Wirecard
Post in 2019
Wirecard is a Germany-based company specializing in software solutions for the financial services sector. It provides outsourcing and white label solutions for electronic payment processing, positioning itself as a leading provider in this domain. The company's operations are divided into three main segments: Payment Processing and Risk Management, which delivers electronic payment processing services; Acquiring and Issuing, which encompasses the issuance of credit cards and transaction statements; and Call Center and Communication Services, which focuses on relationship management for corporate clients. Wirecard operates internationally, with a presence in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region.
OneWeb
Venture Round in 2019
OneWeb LLC is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company aims to connect users worldwide, offering solutions for broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. OneWeb's network is designed to support various industries that depend on global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail. The company began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and had deployed 74 out of the planned 648 satellites by March 2020. OneWeb's innovative approach to satellite communications enhances internet accessibility across the globe, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.
TBCASoft
Series A in 2019
TBCASoft, Inc. specializes in developing consortium-based blockchain platform solutions tailored for the telecommunications and fintech industries. The company offers a Cross-Carrier Payment System (CCPS) that facilitates person-to-person remittances, mobile top-ups, merchant payments, and wallet roaming services. Additionally, TBCASoft provides a Cross-Carrier Identification System (CCIS) that utilizes zero-knowledge proof cryptography and distributed ledger technology for user identification management. The firm also leads the Carrier Blockchain Study Group (CBSG), a consortium that explores blockchain applications for its members. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with a subsidiary in Taipei, Taiwan, TBCASoft aims to enhance interoperability among mobile payment services, enabling telecom carriers to create value-added offerings while supporting the growth of mobile payment solutions.
One97 Communications
Venture Round in 2017
One97 Communications Limited is a mobile payments services company based in Noida, India, founded in 2000. It operates under the Paytm brand, offering a comprehensive range of mobile content and commerce services. The company provides digital goods and services, including top-ups, ticket bookings, hotel reservations, music, videos, games, and other mobile content. Additionally, One97 Communications is a leading provider of payment solutions for e-commerce merchants, utilizing its RBI-approved semi-closed wallet. With a workforce of over 4,500 employees, the company has a wide geographical footprint, with regional offices in major Indian cities such as Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata, as well as a global presence in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.
OneWeb
Corporate Round in 2016
OneWeb LLC is focused on developing a global communications network using a constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access. Founded in 2012 and based in McLean, Virginia, the company aims to connect users worldwide, offering solutions for broadband, government, and cellular backhaul. OneWeb's network is designed to support various industries that depend on global connectivity, including aviation, maritime, automotive, and rail. The company began launching its satellite constellation in February 2019 and had deployed 74 out of the planned 648 satellites by March 2020. OneWeb's innovative approach to satellite communications enhances internet accessibility across the globe, addressing the growing demand for reliable connectivity.
Cinarra Systems
Series B in 2015
Cinarra leverages deterministic Carrier data to provide advanced targeting, analytics and custom personas to drive revenue and results for Brands and Carriers.
Dialpad
Series C in 2015
Dialpad, Inc. is a cloud-based communications platform that specializes in enterprise communication solutions. The company offers a range of services, including voice, video, group messaging, SMS, MMS, conferencing, and document sharing, all designed to facilitate secure collaboration for remote teams. Dialpad’s product offerings include Dialpad, Dialpad Sell, UberConference, and Dialpad Contact Center, all powered by advanced VoiceAI technology. These tools provide features such as real-time transcription, automated note-taking, live sentiment analysis, and voice analytics, which enhance communication and decision-making within organizations. Established in 2002 and based in San Francisco, Dialpad serves a diverse clientele, including notable companies like Motorola Solutions and Warby Parker. The company was formerly known as Switch Communications, Inc. before rebranding in 2016, and it maintains strategic alliances, including one with SoftBank Corp.
Comergent Technologies
Series D in 2004
Comergent Technologies specializes in eBusiness software applications tailored for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 1998, the company focuses on enhancing the extended enterprise through a range of solutions, including guided selling and configuration, order management, pricing suite quotes and proposals, product management, account management, and marketing application suites. In addition to its software offerings, Comergent provides professional services, as well as hosting and managed services. The company was acquired by AT&T in 2006, further integrating its capabilities within the telecommunications sector.
Asita Technologies
Series B in 2001
Asita Technologies, Inc. provides high-speed Virtual Private Networking (VPN) solutions that integrate a high-performance VPN, firewalling, networking, policy routing, load balancing and a network management system into a single network device. The asita LineSpeed product range features hardware based encryption that ensures true wire speak performance and delivers the highest level of security for international standards (IPSec using 3DES-CBC mode). The asita LineSpeed is scalable and flexible while being easy to configure and manage.
Cycolor
Venture Round in 2001
Their mission is to develop new imaging technology and to be a provider of total digital imaging solutions that span the consumer, commercial and industrial imaging markets. Cycolor is branching out within market alliances to provide digital output solutions to worldwide market opportunities in the photo, internet, entertainment and tele-communications industries which require low-cost, high quality output, including portable photo-printing capablility.
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.
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.
Everest Broadband
Series B in 2000
Everest Broadband is a provider of high-speed internet access and communication services primarily in suburban Kansas City. The company serves over 34,000 subscribers, offering tailored solutions for both commercial and residential properties, including hotels. In addition to internet services, Everest Broadband provides cable television, telephony, and various data access products. The company emphasizes a commitment to customer service and hands-on technical support, ensuring that clients receive personalized assistance. Its offerings also include web hosting and both local and long-distance voice services, positioning Everest as a comprehensive communications provider in its market.
Comergent Technologies
Series B in 2000
Comergent Technologies specializes in eBusiness software applications tailored for the telecommunications industry. Founded in 1998, the company focuses on enhancing the extended enterprise through a range of solutions, including guided selling and configuration, order management, pricing suite quotes and proposals, product management, account management, and marketing application suites. In addition to its software offerings, Comergent provides professional services, as well as hosting and managed services. The company was acquired by AT&T in 2006, further integrating its capabilities within the telecommunications sector.
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.
beMANY
Series A in 2000
beMANY is an e-business that helps consumers and businesses buy and manage their communication, utility and other everyday services, through the benefits of combined buying power, consolidated billing and customer service, and a commitment to customer advocacy
Lobby7
Series A in 2000
LOBBY7 has developed the industry's first multimodal software infrastructure that solves user interface constraints and usability barriers on mobile devices. The x|mode product suite empowers service providers with tools to extract real revenues from next-generation wireless infrastructure investments by giving subscribers natural, fluid and fun interfaces. At LOBBY7, multimodality has finally been realized.
PeoplePC
Venture Round in 1999
PeoplePC, Inc. provides dial up Internet connectivity services to corporations, membership organizations, portals, and online content and Internet service providers. The company offers pop up blocker, Web mail with spam control, email virus protection, Internet call waiting, email support, customer service, and technical support services. Additionally, it provides PC anti-virus, anti-spyware, firewall, and phisher protection featuring scam guard solutions. The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Atlanta, Georgia. As of July 30, 2002, PeoplePC, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of EarthLink Inc.
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