# Sakana AI

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/sakana-ai

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan
- Website: https://sakana.ai
- Total disclosed funding: $389M
- Latest round: Series B (Nov 17, 2025)
- Investors on record: 34

## About

Based in Japan, Sakana AI Inc., d.b.a Sakana AI specializes in advanced artificial intelligence solutions that automate and enhance business processes across various sectors, providing tools for improved decision-making and operational efficiency. Sakana AI Inc., d.b.a Sakana AI was founded in 2023 in Tokyo, Japan, and focuses on delivering AI-driven solutions for businesses. The company has attracted investments from notable firms including Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, and NVidia, marking its growth trajectory in the competitive AI landscape. In March 2026, Sakana AI raised?an undisclosed amount in?venture funding?from?Mitsubishi Electric.

Sakana offers advanced artificial intelligence solutions focused on automating and optimizing business processes across various industries. Their core product suite includes AI-driven analytics tools that enhance operational efficiency, enabling businesses to make data-informed decisions. These solutions address challenges like resource allocation, predictive maintenance, and customer engagement, serving a diverse clientele in technology, healthcare, and finance sectors internationally, particularly in North America and Europe.Sakana generates revenue through a subscription-based model, allowing clients to access their suite of products and services. This model incorporates tiered pricing plans, enabling businesses to choose options that align with their needs. Enterprises can subscribe to comprehensive analytics platforms offering features like real-time reporting and custom AI model development, while smaller businesses may access more affordable packages. This pricing strategy ensures a wide range of customers can utilize their flagship AI solutions while maintaining value.

The company plans to use the March 2026 funding to help accelerate social implementation of its next-generation AI technologies across manufacturing and infrastructure domains.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Nov 17, 2025, $129M — New Enterprise Associates, MUFG Bank, Khosla Ventures, Macquarie Capital, Lux Capital, In-Q-Tel, Shikoku Electric Power Company, Mouro Capital, Geodesic Capital, MPower Partners, Factorial Funds, Fundomo Management, Ora Global
- Series A, Sep 17, 2024 — SBI Holdings, Dai-ichi Life Insurance, JAFCO Group, Itochu, Nomura Holdings, NEC, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, KDDI, Global Brain, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Fujitsu, Miyako Capital, Mizuho Financial Group
- Series A, Sep 4, 2024, $100M — Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, NVidia, New Enterprise Associates Corporate Development/Ventures
- Series A, Jun 14, 2024, $100M — New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital
- Seed, Jan 16, 2024, $30M — JAFCO Group, Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, 500 Global, Learn Capital, Miyako Capital, Geodesic Capital, Basis Set, July Fund
- Seed, Dec 1, 2023, $30M — NTT, JAFCO Group, Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, KDDI, 500 Global, Learn Capital, Miyako Capital, Geodesic Capital, Sony Innovation Fund, Basis Set, July Fund

## Investors

- NTT — Seed
- JAFCO Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/jafco-group) — Seed, Series A
- Khosla Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/khosla-ventures) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- Lux Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lux-capital) — Seed, Series A, Series B
- KDDI — Seed, Series A
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Seed
- Learn Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/learn-capital) — Seed
- Miyako Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/miyako-capital) — Seed, Series A
- Geodesic Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/geodesic-capital) — Seed, Series B
- Sony Innovation Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sony-innovation-fund) — Seed
- Basis Set (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/basis-set) — Seed
- July Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/july-fund) — Seed
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A, Series B
- NVidia — Series A
- New Enterprise Associates Corporate Development/Ventures — Series A
- SBI Holdings — Series A
- Dai-ichi Life Insurance — Series A
- Itochu — Series A
- Nomura Holdings — Series A
- NEC — Series A
- Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation — Series A
- Global Brain (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/global-brain) — Series A
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group — Series A
- Fujitsu — Series A
- Mizuho Financial Group — Series A
- MUFG Bank — Series B
- Macquarie Capital — Series B
- In-Q-Tel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/in-q-tel) — Series B
- Shikoku Electric Power Company — Series B
- Mouro Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mouro-capital) — Series B
- MPower Partners — Series B
- Factorial Funds (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/factorial-funds) — Series B
- Fundomo Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fundomo-management) — Series B
- Ora Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ora-global) — Series B