SoftBank steps up asset sales from sinking portfolio

SoftBank steps up asset sales from sinking portfolio

SoftBank is accelerating asset sales after its flagship Vision Fund unit booked nearly $50bn in losses in just six months, but Chief Executive Masayoshi Son faces narrowing options and slumping valuations, analysts said. Son said on Monday that he is in discussions to...
Dreaded ‘down rounds’ shave billions off startup valuations

Dreaded ‘down rounds’ shave billions off startup valuations

Several high-flying startups are being brought down to earth, as a recent carnage in global equity markets and lackluster demand for new listings force companies to raise funds at a substantial discount to their sky-high valuations. Easy money from venture capital...