(SoftBank) SoftBank, founded by Masayoshi Sun in Japan in 1981 and listed in Japan in 1994, is an integrated venture capital firm with a focus on investments in the IT industry, including networking and telecommunications. It has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide, and has invested in more than 300 major companies worldwide. SoftBank has invested in more than 600 companies around the world and has majority stakes in more than 300 major IT companies worldwide. The company has invested in Yahoo!, Etrade, eloan, Verisign, ZDnet, etc.

SoftBank Group acquired Japan Telecom, the third largest fixed line provider in Japan, in May 2004, successfully transforming from its growing broadband and Internet business to formally enter the traditional telecom business. The company became a leading player in the Japanese telecommunications market.

SoftBank Group is an Internet-based business group that provides services, content (documents, audio and video, games and other information) and infrastructure to enrich people's lives under the concept of "Information Revolution for Human Welfare. We provide services, content (information such as documents, videos, games, etc.) and infrastructure to enrich people's lives. As a "lifestyle company", we strive to become the world's number one corporate group.

Mobile communication business: provide mobile communication services such as cell phones and mobile data communication, and engage in the business of cell phone terminal sales, etc. (Core company:SOFTBANK MOBILE Co.)

Broadband Infrastructure Business:Provides high-speed Internet access services, IP telephony services, wireless LAN services, and content through ADSL or fiber optics. (Core company: SOFTBANK BB Co.)

Fixed Communications Business:Provides fixed communications services such as fixed-line telephony, data transmission, and leased lines. (Core company:SOFTBANK TELECOM Co.)

Internet culture business: Engaged in Internet advertising, portal site operation and e-commerce (e-commerce transactions). (Core company:Yahoo Inc.)

Others:Engaged in various businesses with the Internet as the axis, such as the distribution of IT-related products.