Archive · 12 Dec 2025
SoftBank Resumes India Investments with AI Focus
SoftBank, a big investor in technology, is starting to invest in Indian companies again after a break.
They are especially interested in companies that use artificial intelligence (AI).
SoftBank has already made a lot of money from some of its investments in India, like Meesho and Lenskart, which recently went public.
They have invested over $10.6 billion in Indian startups and are ready to invest more.
SoftBank is looking at smaller investments now because companies are using money more wisely.
They are also watching early-stage AI companies to see which ones can grow quickly.
SoftBank believes that companies focusing on applications can scale faster than those building infrastructure.
SoftBank is resuming investments in Indian startups after a two-year hiatus, focusing on AI and tech.
The company has gained over $4 billion from listed Indian companies like Meesho and Lenskart.
SoftBank has invested over $10.6 billion in 20 Indian companies, including Flipkart and Oyo.
They are now considering smaller investments due to increased capital efficiency among startups.
SoftBank is scouting for early-stage AI companies, with a focus on application-layer startups that can scale quickly.
- Who
- SoftBank, led by Masayoshi Son
- What
- Resuming investments in Indian AI and tech startups
- When
- After a two-year hiatus, currently active
- Where
- India
- Why
- To capitalize on the AI sector and tech startups
- Investment Focus
- AI and tech startups
- Total Invested in India
- $10.6 billion
- Notable Investments
- Flipkart, Oyo, Meesho, Lenskart
- Recent Gains
- $4 billion from listed companies
- Vision Fund 2 Capital
- $56 billion
- Meesho IPO Valuation
- ₹75,942.46 crore
- SoftBank's Stake in Meesho
- 8.5%
- Expected IPOs
- 12-18 months for some portfolio companies