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SoftBank Group in talks for $5-billion rescue financing for WeWork
The funds will come directly from SoftBank, rather than its Vision Fund, according to a person familiar with the matter
 "SoftBank Group in talks for $5-billion rescue financing for WeWork")
SoftBank Group, Ant Financial likely to invest $2 billion in Paytm
Paytm has in a decade become India's biggest digital-payments brand
 "SoftBank Group, Ant Financial likely to invest $2 billion in Paytm")
SoftBank's damage from Uber, WeWork likely to exceed $5 billion
Recent troubles have weighed on SoftBank's shares, pushing them down about 30% from their peak earlier this year as investors grow skittish about startup valuations
 "SoftBank's damage from Uber, WeWork likely to exceed $5 billion")
WeWork in talks with SoftBank to raise $1 billion for major restructuring
(Reuters) - WeWork is locked in negotiations this week with its largest shareholder, Softbank Group Corp <9984.T>, over a new $1 billion (812.61 million pounds) investment to enable the shared office space company to go through a major restructuring, according to sources familiar with discussions.
 "WeWork in talks with SoftBank to raise $1 billion for major restructuring")
Oyo raises $1.5 billion at $10 billion valuation; to focus on US market
A significant part of the Series-F funding will be diverted in boosting US footprint, and in strengthening position in the vacation rentals business in Europe
 "Oyo raises $1.5 billion at $10 billion valuation; to focus on US market")
SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son says 'embarrassed and flustered' by track record
Japanese investor Masayoshi Son reacts after his company comes under pressure from some investors for its bets on loss-making businesses.
 "SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son says 'embarrassed and flustered' by track record")
Softbank-backed Oyo raises $1.5 bn at $10 bn valuation for market expansion
Agarwal, who founded Oyo in 2013, has built it into India's second-most valuable startup with a valuation of about $10 billion
 "Softbank-backed Oyo raises $1.5 bn at $10 bn valuation for market expansion")
SoftBank Vision Fund looks to acquire 3.28% more stake in Delhivery
In February, CCI had approved SVFD's subscription to compulsorily convertible preference shares amounting to 22.44% of the total shareholding of Delhivery
Softbank bets on former Sprint boss Marcelo Claure to fix WeWork
Masayoshi Son, the head of SoftBank, has asked the former CEO of Sprint to take a more hands-on role helping oversee a cleanup of the office-rental company from his position at SoftBank
WeWork set to undergo a seismic shift with Neumann family's ouster
WeWork long had the image of a family business: a husband-and-wife pair at the helm and company slogans about how life is "better together."
 "WeWork set to undergo a seismic shift with Neumann family's ouster")
Room for more: Oyo to raise another $1 bn as it adds stars to its hotels
The plan is to take up luxury properties in India and abroad
WeWork considers dramatic discount to the $47 billion IPO valuation
The We Company is under pressure to proceed with the IPO, despite the big valuation drop, to secure funding for its operations
 "WeWork considers dramatic discount to the $47 billion IPO valuation")
Gone in 146 seconds: Japan's investors race to buy SoftBank bonds
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son has relied heavily on local investors, particularly individuals, to raise capital
Yahoo Japan aims to buy control of online fashion retailer Zozo for $3.7 bn
Yahoo Japan is a consolidated subsidiary of telco SoftBank Corp, which in turn is controlled by tech conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp
 "Yahoo Japan aims to buy control of online fashion retailer Zozo for $3.7 bn")
Top biz headlines: RBI on economic slowdown, Essel Infra-Adani deal & more
From the findings of RBI's annual report to government's plan to fast-track Make in India plan, here are the top business headlines for Friday
 "Top biz headlines: RBI on economic slowdown, Essel Infra-Adani deal & more")
Softbank said to continue blitzkrieg even as Alibaba halts new investments
Alibaba is likely to reserve resources for existing portfolio
SoftBank plans to lend up to $20 billion to employees to invest in new fund
The loans are likely to have an interest rate of about 5%
 "SoftBank plans to lend up to $20 billion to employees to invest in new fund")
Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more
From SoftBank eyeing stake in Airtel's telecom biz and other assets to Anil Agarwal's expression of interest to revive Jet Airways, here are the top 10 business headlines for Monday
 "Top 10 business headlines: Modi's economic plan, stimulus package & more")
SoftBank in talks to buy stake in Bharti Airtel's telecom biz, other assets
Talks are in initial stages for direct or indirect holding in telco or other assets
 "SoftBank in talks to buy stake in Bharti Airtel's telecom biz, other assets")
SoftBank announces new $108-billion Vision Fund with Apple, Microsoft
SoftBank wants to raise a new massive fund every two or three years to take advantage of opportunities he sees in cutting-edge technologies
