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SBVA Undergoes Transformation with Name Change and Successful Closure of $150M Fund

Sana Rizwan
Last updated: February 12, 2024 1:30 pm
Sana Rizwan
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  • SoftBank Ventures Asia rebranded as SBVA after the acquisition.
  • High-profile tech and finance partners backed the fund.
  • Beyond renaming, SBVA now aims to establish multiple funds to support startups at various stages.

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SBVA: A new identityThe journeySBVA’s strategic evolution

SBVA: A new identity

In a strategic move indicative of its evolving identity, SoftBank Ventures Asia (SBVA), the prominent South Korea-based venture capital firm, has officially rebranded as SBVA.

The announcement, conveyed through a formal statement, coincides with the completion of a significant financial milestone – the closure of the 2023 Alpha Korea Fund, securing a substantial committed capital of US$150 million.

Simultaneously, SBVA is undergoing a comprehensive website revamp to reflect its new brand and objectives.

The journey

The latest fund’s roster of limited partners reads like a who’s who in the financial and technology sectors, including Korea Development Bank, SoftBank Group, Hanwha Life, Industrial Bank of Korea, Nexon, and KB Capital.

This high-profile collaboration underscores the confidence placed in SBVA’s strategic vision and its pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of startups in the region.

The rebranding initiative follows the acquisition of SoftBank Ventures Asia by Singapore-based VC firm The Edgeof last year, a strategic move during which the comprehensive rebranding plan was initially unveiled.

SBVA’s transformative journey extends beyond nomenclature; it now aims to establish multiple funds to bolster startups at various developmental stages.

SBVA’s strategic evolution

The 2023 Alpha Korea Fund, a notable addition to its portfolio, is poised to support early- to mid-stage startups across sectors like enterprise software, healthcare, content, and industrial deep tech.

SBVA’s track record includes successful investments in South Korean AI startups Upstage and Seadronix, along with contributions to the growth of the payments solution platform Chai.

As SBVA embraces its rebranded identity and welcomes the substantial new fund, the firm stands ready to continue its influential role in shaping the startup ecosystem, not just within South Korea but on a global scale.

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