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Sakana AI Secures $135M to Boost Sustainable Tech in Japan

11/19/2025

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Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup, raised $135 million in Series B funding.
The company reached a $2.65 billion valuation.
The funds will advance its technology and expand its market with localized solutions tailored to Japan.
The company will strengthen infrastructure, hire talent, and deepen research in sustainable AI practices.
Notable investors include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Khosla Ventures.

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Story summary

Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup, raised $135 million in Series B funding.
The company reached a $2.65 billion valuation.
The funds will advance its technology and expand its market with localized solutions tailored to Japan.
The company will strengthen infrastructure, hire talent, and deepen research in sustainable AI practices.
Notable investors include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and Khosla Ventures.