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SoftBank China-backed logistics startup seeks to make last mile delivery service profitable

Founded in May 2014, Zhijian Shenghuo Pai claims to be China’s largest last mile delivery network company.

Deals | SoftBank China-backed logistics startup seeks to make last mile delivery service profitable

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Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son is already planning a second fund.

SoftBank setting sight on Vision Fund II

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Ride-hailing investments include Didi Chuxing, Uber and Grab

Softbank consolidates its US$20b ride-hailing investments under Vision Fund

At the end of the day, SoftBank is the winner in ride-hailing.

Is SoftBank Really Orchestrating A Merger between Uber and Didi Chuxing?

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Plus, Alibaba is in talks to build a logistics center in Thailand. Facebook is heading toward its worst month since May 2013.

KrASIA Daily: SoftBank Mulls Investing $1 Billion in China’s Truck-hailing Unicorn Manbang

Softbank China Venture Capital Invests in Travel & Expense Management SaaS Cloud Helios.

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The company claimed that it is serving companies including DiDi Chuxing, Ctrip,JD.com, and Ele.me.

Deals | Softbank China Venture Capital Invests in Travel & Expense Management SaaS Cloud Helios

Deals | Softbank China Venture Capital Invests in Travel &#038; Expense Management SaaS Cloud Helios

Grab, a Southeast Asian superapp, provides ride-hailing, food delivery, and mobile payments, connecting millions to on-demand services.

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SoftBank told Uber to concentrate on recovering market share in the US and key European markets.

Deals | Grab Said to Acquire Uber’s Southeast Asia Operations

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