SoftBank

About SoftBank

Innovative company utilizing AI, IoT, and robotics to drive the Information Revolution, expanding business domains with a focus on societal impact and workstyle reform

Key facts

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Company size

1,001–5,000 employees

Headquarters

Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Founded

1986

Revenue

JPY 7039BFY2026, publicly reported

Website

softbank.jp

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/company/softbank-mobile

SoftBank in the news

• 変化を恐れないDNAを礎に、成長への挑戦と株主還元を両立する ー「統合報告書 2026」秋山修 CFOメッセージ

  SoftBank's Integrated Report 2026 highlights successful previous mid-term plan performance, significant investment in AI infrastructure, and future strategies for AI business growth and financial stability.

  softbank.jp · Oct 5, 2026
• SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son has rare cautionary note on AI safety

  Masayoshi Son, typically an AI enthusiast, raised concerns about AI safety and called for international collaboration to mitigate risks as AI capabilities rapidly advance.

  japantimes.co.jp · Oct 5, 2026
• Masayoshi Son’s AI ambitions outgrow SoftBank’s balance sheet

  SoftBank acquired DigitalBridge for $4bn to bring in outside investors for its massive AI infrastructure ambitions, which include data centers and power projects, as its balance sheet cannot fully fund them.

  ft.com · Oct 5, 2026
• ソフトバンクGの孫氏､AIの安全性に異例の懸念表明－超知能は危険伴う

  SoftBank Group's CEO Masayoshi Son voiced unusual safety concerns regarding AI's rapid advancement and potential dangers.

  bloomberg.com · Oct 4, 2026
• SoftBank’s Son warns of AI safety risks despite $65B OpenAI bet (SFTBY:OTCMKTS)

  SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son expressed concerns about AI safety risks, even with the company's substantial investment in OpenAI.

  seekingalpha.com · Oct 4, 2026