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SoftBank Vision Fund

Aggressive Late-Stage · Series B+ · Growth
D+

High Risk (D+) — Capital Conduct Grade

SoftBank Vision Fund (Masayoshi Son) operated the most aggressive late-stage venture program in history 2017-2021. Documented post-investment dysfunction: WeWork governance disaster, multiple portfolio company forced exits, board behavior repeatedly criticized. Term-sheet behavior often founder-favorable upfront but problematic post-investment. Fund I/II markdowns have produced material recovery pressure.

48
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
C
Founder-Friendliness
D
Follow-On Discipline
D
Exit Support
D
Network Quality
C
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2017
  • Vision Fund I $100B
  • WeWork governance disaster 2019
  • Fund I/II markdowns 2022-2024

/ Best for

Limited recommendation. Multiple peer late-stage funds deliver better post-investment support at similar check sizes.

/ Watch out for

Documented governance dysfunction. Masayoshi Son's portfolio interventions have created multiple founder-fund disputes. Approach with very high scrutiny.