## Sakana AI Secures $135M Series B at $2.65B Valuation for Japan-Focused AI Development
Tokyo-based AI startup Sakana AI has announced the successful completion of its Series B funding round, raising $135 million. This substantial investment elevates the company’s valuation to an impressive $2.65 billion.
The fresh capital is earmarked to further Sakana AI’s core mission: developing advanced artificial intelligence models specifically tailored for the Japanese market. Founded by former Google Brain researchers, Sakana AI focuses on innovative, biologically-inspired approaches to AI. This latest funding round underscores strong investor confidence in the company’s vision and its potential to drive significant AI innovation within Japan’s unique technological landscape.