SoftBank Group Corp. SFTBY

Profile

Sector

Communication Services

Industry

Telecommunications Services

CEO

Masayoshi Son

Employees

73677

Country

JP

SoftBank Group Corp. operates as a global telecommunications provider, delivering its services both within Japan and across international markets. Its diverse operations are structured into five key divisions: Investment Business of Holding Companies, SoftBank Vision Funds, SoftBank, Arm, and Latin America Funds. The company offers a comprehensive suite of communication solutions, including mobile, broadband, and fixed-line services, in addition to retailing mobile devices. Beyond its core telecom activities, SoftBank is involved in various digital and technological endeavors. These span internet advertising (covering marketing and distribution), e-book distribution, the development and management of fashion e-commerce platforms, direct-to-consumer sales of stationery, and the conceptualization and engineering of mobile robotic systems. Furthermore, SoftBank Group specializes in the design of microprocessor intellectual property (IP) and related technologies, markets software tools, and participates in the renewable energy sector through the generation, supply, and sale of electricity, along with offering associated services. Its extensive portfolio also includes alternative investment management, mobile payment systems, platforms for PC software downloads, and banking services. The firm provides solutions and support for online businesses, distributes digital content such encompassing video, voice, and data, and engages in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of IT-related products and services, alongside managing investment funds. Uniquely, SoftBank Group owns and operates a professional baseball team and the ITmedia information website. It is also responsible for managing and maintaining its baseball stadium and other sports facilities, and oversees the planning and operation of the e-commerce websites ZOZOTOWN, ZOZO, and ZOZOBASE. Originally founded in Tokyo, Japan, in 1981, the company was initially known as SoftBank Corp. It officially adopted its current name, SoftBank Group Corp., in July 2015.