SoftBank's Vision Fund II announces $2 billion in new AI investments across 15 startups, focusing on enterprise AI, robotics, and AI infrastructure.
SoftBank's Vision Fund II has announced $2 billion in new AI investments across 15 startups, representing the fund's largest AI-focused investment tranche since its inception. The investments span enterprise AI applications, robotics, and AI infrastructure.
The largest allocation, $600 million, went to an enterprise AI platform providing customized AI assistants for Fortune 500 companies. Other significant investments include $400 million in an AI-powered drug discovery startup and $300 million in a robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots.
"AI is the defining technology of our era, and we're seeing extraordinary opportunities to invest in companies that will shape every industry," said SoftBank's Chief Investment Officer. "These aren't just incremental improvements—they're fundamental transformations in how businesses operate."
The investment comes amid a broader surge in AI venture funding, with total AI startup investment expected to exceed $80 billion in 2026. Vision Fund II's portfolio now includes over 40 AI-focused companies with a combined valuation exceeding $150 billion.
SoftBank indicated plans for additional AI investments in the coming months, targeting generative AI applications and AI infrastructure companies.
