Sakana AI
About Sakana AI
Sakana AI is an innovative artificial intelligence company focused on providing cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance business operations and decision-making processes. The company leverages advanced machine learning algorithms to deliver insights and automation tools tailored for various industries.
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Funding Timeline
| Round | Date | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Nov 17, 2025 | $140.0M | SCB10X_OFFICIAL, MUFG, khoslaventures +1 more |
| Series B | Oct 21, 2025 | $100.0M | Unknown |
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MUFG
Corporate Venture Capital
NEARProtocol
Blockchain Protocol
SCB10X_OFFICIAL
Corporate Venture Capital
khoslaventures
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Recent Mentions
New Raise 🏛️ Company: Sakana AI 🔗 Website: https://t.co/4JKg92gEAR 📊 Amount: $100 Million 🔄 Round: Series B 🧮 Valuation: $2.5 Billion ⚙️ Industry: AI
We’re thrilled to announce Sakana AI has raised ¥20B in our Series B! 🐟 From day one, we’ve taken a different path. Our research has always focused on developing efficient AI technology sustainably, driven by the belief that resource constraints—not limitless compute—are key to https://t.co/0hmjrsfoEf
🚀 Exciting news! Sakana AI has raised $135M in Series B funding, reaching a valuation of $2.65B! 💰 This investment will supercharge their mission to develop cutting-edge AI models tailored for Japan! 🇯🇵🔍 Stay tuned for more innovations from Sakana A… https://t.co/qXoOaTmFMt
Tokyo's Sakana AI lands a $135M Series B from the CIA. They're betting on evolving existing AI models, not building giant new ones, to create a sustainable and sovereign AI for Japan. https://t.co/B3rfmDBa8w
⚡️ Sakana AI has raised $135M Series B at a $2.65B valuation to build efficient, Japan focused AI models. The company wants sovereign AI for Japan that runs under realistic limits on compute and energy, so the whole thesis is to do more with fewer GPUs and smaller datasets. https://t.co/5pduTgjA1A
Sakana AI @SakanaAILabs has Raised 20 Billion Yen in Series B Funding. Sakana AI, building a world-class AI research lab in Tokyo, led by David Ha, Llion Jones @YesThisIsLion, and Ren Ito, has raised 20 Billion Yen (135 million US Dollars) from new and existing investors, https://t.co/bX8QbiKPd5
🚀 Sakana AI just raised $135M in Series B to pioneer self-evolving, resource-conscious AI models for Japan & beyond! Backed by @MUFG, @khoslaventures & @NEA. #AI #SakanaAI
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