Group 1 - SoftBank Group is set to lay off nearly 20% of its Vision Fund team globally, marking a significant downsizing in the venture capital industry [1][3] - The Vision Fund currently employs over 300 people, meaning that more than 60 employees will be affected by this decision [3] - The layoffs are part of a strategic restructuring aimed at focusing on investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and breakthrough technologies [3][4] Group 2 - Despite reporting its best performance in four years a month prior, SoftBank's CEO Masayoshi Son announced the layoffs, reflecting a shift in focus towards AI [3][7] - Son has emphasized the importance of AI, stating that the future will redefine various aspects of life and work, with a goal for SoftBank to become the leading provider of Artificial Super Intelligence (ASI) [3][4] - The Vision Fund has made significant investments in AI, including a $9.7 billion investment in OpenAI, with an additional $30 billion expected to be raised by December [4][5] Group 3 - The Vision Fund has shown signs of recovery, reporting a substantial increase in investment returns, with a profit of 726.84 billion yen in Q1 of FY2025-2026, compared to only 1.91 billion yen in the same period last year [7] - The investment strategy has shifted from a broad approach to a more focused one, concentrating on high-potential areas such as AI [8][9] - The venture capital landscape is evolving, with a growing emphasis on technology-driven investments and a move away from the previous scattergun investment strategy [8][9]

这 一 幕 还 是 来 了 。 收 缩 。 作者 I 周佳丽 余梦莹 报道 I 投资界PEdaily 路透社报道，软银集团将在全球范围内裁掉其愿景基金团队近2 0%的员工，创下风投史上 又一次大规模裁员纪录。 随后愿景基金发言人证实了裁员消息：" 我们不断调整组织结构，以最好地执行我们的长 期战略。 "留下的员工将继续为愿景基金进行新的投资——他们将更加聚焦孙正义雄心勃 勃的AI事业。 然而打了一个翻身仗，孙正义却宣布愿景基金要裁员。路透社援引知情人士报道，软银集 团将在全球范围内裁掉其愿景基金团队近20%的员工。目前愿景基金在全球拥有300多名 员工，这意味着有超6 0名员工将离开这里。 愿景基金发言人证实裁员消息，并在一份声明中表示：" 我们不断调整组织结构，以最好 地执行我们的长期战略——对人工智能和突破性技术进行大胆、坚定的投资，并为我们的 利益相关者创造长期价值 。 " 说起来，这并不突然。 过去很长一段时间里，孙正义大开大合的激进风格让LP心情复杂。亏损反复之间，软银 也总是战略性地频繁调整业务重心，"每次，我们都面临批评，称方向不明确，或被认为 可能很快倒闭。"在202 5财年的软银年度报告中， ...

Group 1 - The Vision Fund, a subsidiary of SoftBank Group, is considering cutting up to 20% of its workforce, indicating a strategic shift towards bold investments in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector [1][2] - As of March 31, the Vision Fund had approximately 282 employees, and the layoffs could affect over 50 positions [1] - This move continues a trend of downsizing at the Vision Fund, which has seen its importance diminish as Masayoshi Son focuses on AI projects, including a planned $30 billion investment in OpenAI and a $6.5 billion acquisition of Ampere Computing [1] Group 2 - A spokesperson for the Vision Fund confirmed that the layoff plan is in progress, emphasizing the need to adjust the organizational structure to execute long-term strategies in AI and breakthrough technologies [2] - To support large-scale AI investments, the Vision Fund has been divesting core assets and no longer requires a large investment advisory team for new and existing projects [2] - The Vision Fund, established in 2017 with over $100 billion in capital, peaked at 474 employees by March 2020, but has since reduced its workforce by approximately 40% [2]

The Vision Fund of SoftBank Group Corp is laying off 20 per cent of its workers amid founder Masayoshi Son’s attempt to shift focus to artificial intelligence, multiple reports said on Friday.According to the report by Bloomberg quoting sources, the Vision Fund unit of SoftBank is likely to let go of over 50 employees as part of the job cut. As of end of March this year, Vision Fund employed about 282 people.The Vision Fund layoffs is part of years of cutbacks as the unit lost its importance as compared to ...

Group 1: UK Monetary Policy - The Bank of England maintains the benchmark interest rate at 4%, with a 7:2 vote in favor, indicating a dovish stance among some members who support a 25 basis point cut [2] - The quantitative tightening scale is reduced from £100 billion to £70 billion, effective from October [2] - Inflation remains a concern, with August inflation at 3.8%, nearly double the target, and expected to reach 4% this month [3] Group 2: Japan's Economic Indicators - Japan's core CPI rose by 2.7% year-on-year as of August, still above the Bank of Japan's 2% target, but marking the lowest increase in nine months [3] - The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates stable at 0.5% during its upcoming meeting [3] Group 3: Russia's Tax Policy - President Putin announces tax increases to address budget deficits, raising corporate tax from 20% to 25% starting January 1, 2025, and implementing a progressive personal income tax system [3] - The government plans to increase VAT from 20% to 22% by 2026 to counteract declining energy revenues and rising defense spending [3] Group 4: US Labor Market - Initial jobless claims in the US fell to 231,000, marking the largest drop in nearly four years, exceeding expectations [4] - Despite the decline in initial claims, the number of continuing claims remains above 1.9 million, with the average unemployment duration extending to 24.5 weeks, the longest since April 2022 [4] Group 5: Nvidia and Intel Partnership - Nvidia announces a $5 billion investment in Intel, becoming one of its largest shareholders with over 4% ownership, aimed at joint development of PC and data center chips [6] - Following the announcement, Intel's stock rose by 22.77%, while Nvidia's increased by 3.49% [6] Group 6: Google's AI Integration - Google plans to integrate its self-developed AI model, Gemini, into the Chrome browser, enhancing user experience with features like webpage content explanation and multi-tab information integration [8] - This move is a strategic response to competition from OpenAI and other companies that have recently launched AI browser tools [8] Group 7: Microsoft's AI Data Center Investment - Microsoft announces a $7.3 billion investment in Wisconsin to build two AI data centers, deploying tens of thousands of Nvidia GPUs, significantly enhancing computational power [8] - This investment is seen as a critical step for Microsoft to strengthen its AI infrastructure amid competition from OpenAI and Oracle [8] Group 8: SoftBank's Vision Fund Restructuring - SoftBank confirms a 20% workforce reduction in its Vision Fund, marking the third round of layoffs since 2022 [9] - This restructuring follows a record quarterly investment return of ¥726.8 billion, indicating a strategic shift towards AI investments, including a planned $500 billion project [9] Group 9: Hyundai's Production Strategy - Hyundai adjusts its production strategy in response to US tariffs, lowering its operating profit margin target from 7%-8% to 6%-7% due to a loss of 4.248 billion won from tariffs [10] - The company anticipates a recovery in profit margins by 2027, aiming for 7%-8% and 8%-9% by 2030 [10]

消息人士表示，虽然基金仍将进行新的投资，但剩余员工将把更多资源投入到孙正义雄心勃勃的人工智 能计划中。据悉，愿景基金的一位发言人证实了裁员的消息，但没有透露细节。 一份备忘录显示，软银将在全球范围内裁减近20%的愿景基金团队，以将资源转向创始人孙正义在美国 的大规模人工智能投资。此次裁员是这家日本投资集团旗舰基金自2022年以来的第三轮裁员。愿景基金 网站显示，该基金目前有44名员工。与此前因巨额亏损而进行的裁员不同，本轮裁员发生在基金上个月 公布自 2021年6月以来最强季度业绩之后。这一举措显示出基金正从广泛的初创投资组合转向。 ...

Key TakeawaysNvidia (NVDA) has reportedly spent over $900 million in cash and stock to acquire key personnel, including Enfabrica's CEO Rochan Sankar, and license the AI startup's technology, reinforcing its leadership in AI hardware development.SoftBank is preparing to cut approximately 20% of its staff at its Vision Fund globally, signaling a strategic realignment towards founder Masayoshi Son's large-scale artificial intelligence initiatives.New Zealand's trade deficit significantly widened to NZ$1.19 bi ...

SoftBank Group will lay off nearly 20% of its Vision Fund team globally as it shifts resources to founder Masayoshi Son's large-scale artificial intelligence bets in the United States, according to a ... ...

来源：视频滚动新闻 1.软银：2025年8月19日，英特尔与日本软银集团联合宣布，软银将向英特尔注资20亿美元。根据协 议，软银将以每股23美元的价格购入英特尔普通股，这笔约占英特尔2%股权的投资将使软银跃居第六 大股东。软银这笔投资不要求董事会席位，不附带购置英特尔芯片的承诺。2.美国政府：2025年8月22 日，英特尔宣布与美国联邦政府达成协议，后者将向英特尔普通股投资89亿美元，以每股20.47美元的 价格收购4.333亿股英特尔普通股，相当于该公司9.9%的股份，成为公司最大股东。政府该部分股权没 有董事会席位/特别治理权。3.英伟达：英伟达周四宣布，将向英特尔普通股投入50亿美元，每股价格 为23.28美元。该协议包含英特尔与英伟达联合开发个人电脑及数据中心芯片的计划。交易并不涉及英 特尔的代工业务。此次交易后，英伟达可能拥有英特尔4%或更多的股份。4.值得一提的是，英伟达此 次收购英特尔普通股的价格高于美国政府，使美国政府上月的投资在不到一个月的时间里理论上升值了 约14%，年化收益率高达168%。 ...

Group 1 - US stock index futures are up, with Dow futures rising by 0.75%, S&P 500 futures by 0.91%, and Nasdaq futures by 1.08% [1] - Quantum computing stocks continue their upward trend in pre-market trading, with IONQ up nearly 7%, QUBT up over 4%, and RGTI up 3% [1] - Popular Chinese stocks are experiencing a pullback in pre-market trading, with Bilibili and NIO down over 3%, Xpeng down over 2%, and Alibaba down nearly 2% [1] - Novo Nordisk shares are up over 5% in pre-market trading, as reports indicate that its product semaglutide has significant advantages over competitor Eli Lilly's obesity drug [1] - Toyota is recalling over 591,000 vehicles in the US due to a dashboard software malfunction that may increase the risk of accidents, leading to a nearly 1% drop in its stock [1] - SoftBank's joint venture with OpenAI, SB OpenAI Japan, is reportedly significantly behind schedule, with the company originally expected to be established by summer but now anticipated to announce progress in November [1] Group 2 - Elon Musk stated that for data centers exceeding 1 terawatt (1000 gigawatts), solar energy and batteries are the only realistic options, responding to a post about xAI's natural gas turbine capacity [2] - Morgan Stanley reported that early delivery times for the iPhone 17 series are comparable to or slightly longer than last year, indicating potential year-over-year demand growth, maintaining an "overweight" rating on Apple with a target price of $240 [2] - Following the Federal Reserve's decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points, international gold prices initially surged past $3700 per ounce before retreating to $3671 per ounce [2]