„We are a later-stage investor, which means we usually know the companies for a while“, answers David Thevenon.
Right before a deal is closed, every entrepreneur is getting a face-to-face meeting with Masayoshi Son (CEO of Softbank), tells Thevenon. And yes, some deals have already been cancelled after this meeting: „It’s not that we have to do every investment that is coming by.“
Softbank (Investment Advisers) is a giant in the industry. Asked whether Softbank is the biggest investor, David Thevenon, partner at Softbank answers:
„I think everybody is obsessed about the amount of an investment funds, but to me it’s more interesting why someone raises money.“
David Thevenon compares the current digital revolution to the industrial revolution: „We try to find entrepreneurs with a bold vision and we think now is the time to realize this vision fast“ – with the capitalization of Softbank.