Softbank
This coverage explores SoftBank’s involvement and influence within the UK retail and technology sectors. Reporting covers investments, acquisitions, leadership decisions, and strategic initiatives that intersect with retail innovation, e-commerce, and digital infrastructure. Insights are designed for retail professionals and executives monitoring the impact of global capital and technology-driven change on retail business models and competitive landscapes.
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberHealth & Beauty
SoftBank offloads THG stake to founder Matt Moulding
Tokyo-based investment management company, Softbank Group, has reportedly offloaded its entire stake in the UK ecommerce company THG, after its co-founder and chief executive, Matt Moulding, agreed to buy the remaining 12.8m shares. The news follows Softbank’s decision to liquidate its internal hedge fund after the company bought an 8%…
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Jul- 2022 -27 JulyHigh Street
THG and SoftBank abandon plans for £1.6bn investment
THG has announced the proposed £1.6bn investment for SoftBank into the company has been terminated with immediate effect. SB Management, a division of SoftBank, took the option to buy a 19.9% holding in THG Ingenuity, the retailer’s technology platform, last May. However, The retailer said that “in light of global…
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May- 2022 -20 MayHealth & Beauty
THG rejects £2bn bid as Nick Candy eyes takeover
THG announced it has rejected a takeover bid of over £2bn from the investment companies Belerion Capital Group Limited (Belerion) and King Street Capital Management L.P. (King Street). The announcement comes as the board confirms it is in the early stages of considering a possible offer from Nick Candy, owner…
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Feb- 2022 -24 FebruaryOnline & Digital
Gousto finalises new share placing
Gousto has announced that following a successful primary fundraise in January, it has completed a $230m (£171m) secondary placement, led by SoftBank VF2 and introduces Fidelity International, Grosvenor Food and AgTech and Railpen to its share register. Following the recent announcement of a $100m (£74m) primary investment in a fundraise…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberClothing & Shoes
Vestiaire Collective completes £154m funding round
Vestiaire Collective, the global pre-owned fashion platform, has announced the completion of a $210m (£154m) funding round. Led by Softbank Vision Fund 2 and Generation Investment Management, the investment was also backed by existing shareholders Bpifrance, Condé Nast, Eurazeo, and funds managed by Fidelity International and Korelya Capital. Following the…
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