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SoftBank-backed Flexport lays off 50 as virus hits China business

Logistics startup is the latest in Vision Fund portfolio to cut staff in pursuit of profitability

Flexport is just one of several legacy businesses SoftBank has invested in. (Photo courtesy of Flexport)
YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer | North America

PALO ALTO, U.S. -- Another SoftBank-backed startup has announced layoffs as the Japanese conglomerate urges portfolio companies to find paths to profitability after WeWork's failed IPO last year.

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