# Masayoshi Son

Type: Person

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-12**: Nasdaq Debut — Officially listed on Nasdaq with a $12.7 billion valuation.
- **2024-06-15**: User Milestone — Surpassed 60 million users, covering nearly half of Japan's population.
- **2021-03-01**: Line Pay Integration — Announced integration with Line Pay following the Z Holdings merger.
- **2018-12-04**: Aggressive Growth Phase — Initiated the 10 Billion Yen Giveaway campaign to drive mass adoption.
- **2018-10-01**: PayPay Launch — Launched as a joint venture between SoftBank and Yahoo Japan.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### SoftBank-Backed PayPay Hits $12.7B Valuation in Strong Nasdaq Debut
2026-03-14 03:41:33 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

Japanese payment giant PayPay successfully listed on the Nasdaq, achieving a $12.7 billion valuation following a significant share price surge. The debut marks a major win for SoftBank Group and signals growing global investor confidence in Japan's digital payment ecosystem.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/paypay-nasdaq-ipo-softbank-valuation

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