Talking Tech: A Look at New and Old Funds

The Vision Fund 2, despite having $6.5 billion for new investments, faced a $5 billion loss in the December quarter due to declining valuations in private startups. This marked its fourth consecutive quarter of losses. Meanwhile, the Abu Dhabi-based AI company G42 is expanding globally by hiring in cities like Singapore, Jakarta, Shanghai, and Tel Aviv. They are scouting for opportunities for a $10 billion tech fund, targeting technology investments in these regions as well as in Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

What is the remaining capital available for Vision Fund 2 to invest?

• $5 billion

• $6.5 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

What was the financial impact on Softbank's marquee funds in the December quarter?

• A gain of $10 billion

• A gain of $5 billion

• A loss of $5 billion

• No change

How many consecutive quarters of losses has Softbank experienced?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which company is expanding its workforce to explore tech fund opportunities?

• Vision Fund

• Softbank

• G42

• Bloomberg

In which countries is the $10 billion tech fund targeting investments?

• Brazil and Argentina

• USA and Canada

• Saudi Arabia and Egypt

• India and China