SoftBank Ventures Asia hits $341m second close for early-stage fund

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The U.S. fund has met with SoftBank's top management, including CEO Masayoshi Son, as it pushes the Japanese group to up its game.

KRISTIE NEO, DealStreetAsia

SINGAPORE -- SoftBank Ventures Asia is understood to have reached the second close for its latest early-stage fund at 341 billion won, or $341 million, this month.

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