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Acquired dives into the topic on the minds and lips of just about every VC and founder these days: SoftBank’s $93B+ Vision Fund, and its seemingly-overnight rewriting of the rules of venture capital and startup fundraising. Where did this new 800lbs gorilla come from, what are its goals, and what does it mean for the future of silicon valley and the global tech ecosystem? The answer, it turns out, starts with an acquisition, and unfolds into a story no one has yet told and few yet understand. Luckily our heroes are on the case!Sponsors:ServiceNow: https://bit.ly/acqsnaiagentsHuntress: https://bit.ly/acqhuntressVanta: https://bit.ly/acquiredvantaMore Acquired!:Get email updates with hints on next episode and follow-ups from recent episodesJoin the SlackSubscribe to ACQ2Merch Store!Links:Masayoshi Son on Charlie RoseCarve Outs:Ben: eBoys: The First Inside Account of Venture Capitalists at WorkDavid: Liu Cixin’s Remembrance of Earth’s Past trilogy (starting with The Three-Body Problem)Bonus: shout out to Brian McCullough’s new podcast the Ride Home, in partnership with TechMeme!