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  "name": "SoftBank Vision Fund",
  "description": "The SoftBank Vision Fund is a series of venture capital funds managed by SoftBank Group. Launched in 2017, it manages over $100 billion in capital, making it the world's largest technology-focused investment vehicle, primarily targeting global companies in AI, robotics, and internet services.",
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  "category": "Investment Management",
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      "name": "Sequoia Capital"
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  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T08:36:52.101+00:00",
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      "Saudi PIF tech investments",
      "top AI infrastructure investors 2024",
      "WeWork lead investor",
      "Corporate Venture Capital (CVC): Direct investment from corporate balance sheets into startups."
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