The obvious point is that the 'writing big checks' aligns with what detractors have starting pointing is the problem with Softbank. Take the first example given

The obvious point is that the 'writing big checks' aligns with what detractors have starting pointing is the problem with Softbank. Take the first example given in the article, Paytm - Softbank are already investors in Paytm, so by inflating a new round of funding they can mark up their previous investment as a profit. Not to mention all weird crossed up fact that Softbank were an investor in Alibaba who are the largest share holder of Paytm. It's all a bit like marking your own homework.