Linklaters has landed a significant mandate acting for SoftBank Group Corporation on the launch of the SoftBank Vision Fund, the world’s largest technology fund focusing on innovation including artificial intelligence (AI), robotics and mobile applications.
Linklaters acted as counsel for the fund, which is targeting $100bn and is the largest ever private fundraise, on fund structuring, terms and regulation and the establishment of a global regulated alternative investment business. The firm’s mandate also included establishing the fund structure, drafting funds documents as well as negotiating terms of investment.
