LONDON/TOKYO -- The latest investment by SoftBank Group's Vision Fund is a surprisingly safe choice that signals a departure from the daring moves of the past, as the Japanese tech giant reins in the venture capital business to a more stable place.
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SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son is known for his snap investing decisions, but the Vision Fund is moving toward a different tack. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)
LONDON/TOKYO -- The latest investment by SoftBank Group's Vision Fund is a surprisingly safe choice that signals a departure from the daring moves of the past, as the Japanese tech giant reins in the venture capital business to a more stable place.