SoftBank invests $400m in activewear maker Vuori

SoftBank invests $400m in activewear maker Vuori

SoftBank Group Corp’s venture capital fund has invested $400m in Vuori Inc, the California-based maker of leggings and sports bras said on Wednesday, valuing it at $4bn. Vuori, founded in 2015, plans to expand its Western European and Asian markets next year and open...
Blackstone Eyes as Much as $10bn for Next Big Growth Fund

Blackstone Eyes as Much as $10bn for Next Big Growth Fund

Blackstone is setting out to raise one of the largest growth equity funds on record. The investing giant may seek as much as $10 billion for a second fund targeting fast-growing companies, more than twice the size of its debut fund for that strategy, according to...