SoftBank Group Corp.

SoftBank Group Corp. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate holding company headquartered in Tokyo.

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Former Google Exec To Lead AI Tech Division At OakNorth

Former Google Exec To Lead AI Tech Division At OakNorth
Former Google Exec To Lead AI Tech Division At OakNorth
October 07, 2019  |  Artificial Intelligence

OakNorth, a FinTech backed by SoftBank, has hired former Google executive Sunil Chandra to lead its artificial intelligence (AI)-based technology arm. Get the Full Story...

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India Lodging Startup OYO Raises $1.5B Led By Founder, SoftBank
India Lodging Startup OYO Raises $1.5B Led By Founder, SoftBank
October 07, 2019  |  Investments

India-based hotel and booking startup OYO announced a $1.5 billion funding round led by founder Ritesh Agarwal, SoftBank’s Vision Fund, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Sequoia...

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Top News In Payments: Square Unveils CBD Early Access Program; New York Examines Payroll Tech Industry
Top News In Payments: Square Unveils CBD Early Access Program; New York Examines Payroll Tech...
October 04, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, Square is rolling out CBD early access program that will allow U.S. vendors to sell CBD items. Also, New York is...

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SoftBank Struggles To Raise Vision Funds
SoftBank Struggles To Raise Vision Funds
October 04, 2019  |  Investments

Following WeWork’s botched initial public offering, Japan’s SoftBank is seeking money for another big tech investment despite the falling valuations of its other big holdings,...

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How Google Maps Predicts The Payments Future
How Google Maps Predicts The Payments Future
October 01, 2019  |  Google

If you really want to understand human nature — really gain a deep sense about how people operate, and where they want to go — you...

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Top News In Payments: House Passes SAFE Banking Act, SoftBank Mulls $1B WeWork Investment
Top News In Payments: House Passes SAFE Banking Act, SoftBank Mulls $1B WeWork Investment
September 26, 2019  |  News

Today in the payments news roundup, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act that provides cannabis businesses with...

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SoftBank Considers $1B WeWork Investment Following Stalled IPO
SoftBank Considers $1B WeWork Investment Following Stalled IPO
September 26, 2019  |  IPO

A tumultuous week for WeWork will ultimately bring more investment money for the office-sharing firm, Reuters reported on Wednesday (Sept. 25). Get the Full Story...

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WeWork’s Neumann To Relinquish CEO Role After IPO Shelving
WeWork’s Neumann To Relinquish CEO Role After IPO Shelving
September 24, 2019  |  Personnel

Adam Neumann, co-founder and CEO of WeWork, will step down from his position, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full...

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