Sakana AI secures $135M in Series B funding, reaching $2.65B valuation

November 18, 2025

Sakana AI has successfully raised $135 million in its Series B funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $2.65 billion. This fundraising marks one of the largest in Japan for the year, emphasizing the growing interest and investment in AI development within the region. The company plans to utilize the funds to further enhance its AI model capabilities tailored for the Japanese market.

THE NBW BRIEF

Sakana AI has successfully raised $135 million in its Series B funding round, achieving a post-money valuation of $2.65 billion.
This fundraising marks one of the largest in Japan for the year, emphasizing the growing interest and investment in AI development within the region.
The company plans to utilize the funds to further enhance its AI model capabilities tailored for the Japanese market.

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