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

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Flexport is just one of several legacy businesses SoftBank has invested in. (Photo courtesy of Flexport)

YIFAN YU, Nikkei staff writer

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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