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SoftBank to acquire Gravis Robotics for $500M

PUBLIC · SFTBFJul 26, 202614 days ago

Acquiring Company

SoftBank Group

Acquired Company

Gravis Robotics

Minato CityZurichEnergyHardwareSoftwareMobileArtificial IntelligenceVenture CapitalAngel InvestmentConsultingArtificial IntelligenceConstruction

Description

SoftBank Group is set to acquire Swiss company Gravis Robotics as part of its strategy to expand in the AI-powered robotics sector. The deal could involve multiple stages and exceed a valuation of $500 million, reinforcing SoftBank's commitment to integrating AI in industrial applications. Gravis Robotics focuses on automating construction equipment, aiming to improve efficiency and reduce manual operations at construction sites.

Company Information

Company

SoftBank Group

Location

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan

About

SoftBank has this year executed the sale of about a third of its Alibaba stake through these contracts, a type of derivatives that allows the Japanese company to raise cash immediately while retaining the possibility of holding on to the shares, the report said.

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