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Masayoshi Son (born 11 August 1957) is a Japanese billionaire technology entrepreneur and investor. He is the founder and CEO of SoftBank Group. He is known for his $100 billion Vision Fund, which changed the landscape of venture capital by making massive bets on startups like Uber, WeWork, and DoorDash. Son is famous for his 300-year plan for SoftBank and his early investment in Alibaba, which yielded massive returns. However, his reputation took a hit with the collapse of WeWork and significant losses in the Vision Fund in 2022, though he remains a key figure in AI investment (e.g., Arm Holdings).
Created the $100 billion Vision Fund, the world's largest tech-focused VC fund
Early $20 million investment in Alibaba turned into tens of billions
Acquired Arm Holdings, a critical semiconductor IP company
The WeWork debacle ($4.4 billion loss) and relationship with Adam Neumann
Record-breaking financial losses for SoftBank in 2022 ($23 billion)
Criticism for inflating tech startup valuations globally
News articles featuring Masayoshi Son
Richest man in Japan (periodically)
