Reuters took readers on a deep dive into how SoftBank, whose $5 billion Latin America fund has showered regional startups with cash, is also courting local venture capital funds, an unusual move for the Japanese investor that has jolted the region’s tech scene. SoftBank usually puts money directly into startup companies but in Latin America has targeted venture capital funds in a departure from the Japanese conglomerate’s global approach.
Reuters offers insight into how SoftBank is putting its stamp on LatAm’s venture capital scene
14 November 2019, 12:00 am 1 minute
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Type: Reuters Best
Sectors: Equities
Regions: Americas