Sakana AI Secures $135M for Japanese AI

Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based startup founded by former Google researchers, has secured a $135 million Series B funding round, valuing the company at $265 million. Their mission: create affordable, language-specific AI models for the Japanese market. The investment will fuel R&D and team expansion, with plans to diversify into industrial, manufacturing, and government sectors by 2026, and pursue global growth through strategic partnerships.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.