Preferred Networks, Inc.
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Jun 30, 2025
Est. Valuation
$2B
Total Funding Raised
$284.57M
Company Overview
Preferred Networks, Inc. operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Tokyo. Its latest recorded funding round was a VC Round in June 2025.
Preferred Networks, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops and provides a vertically integrated AI value chain including AI chips, computing infrastructure, generative AI models, and solutions for various industries.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
AI Training Infrastructure, Smart Manufacturing, ML Platforms, Advanced Materials, Semiconductors
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting, Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS, Government Contracts
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Historical Pricing
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Preferred Networks, Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||
| Growth Equity | Apr 30, 2025 | ||||
| Series D | Dec 23, 2024 | ||||
| Strategic | Jul 1, 2019 | ||||
| VC Round | Aug 1, 2018 | ||||
Series B Extension | Dec 11, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Preferred Networks, Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Development Bank of Japan | VC Round |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank | VC Round, Growth Equity |
| MC Global Innovation Inc. | Series D |
| TBS Innovation Partners | Growth Equity |
| TEL Venture Capital | VC Round |
| Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | Growth Equity, Series B Extension |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation | VC Round, Growth Equity |
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Market signals
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- Feb 19, 2026
CuPy v14 has been officially released.
- Nov 16, 2025
Attending SC25, an international high performance computing conference in St. Louis.
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Recent news
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- is_developingNov 5, 2026
Preferred Networks, Inc. currently develops the MN-Core series of highly energy-efficient AI processors and features the MN-Core L1000 AI inference chip under development at Booth 4606 in Illinois in Nov '26.
- attends_eventNov 5, 2026
Preferred Networks, Inc. is set to exhibit at SC26, an international high-performance computing conference, from Nov 17th to Nov 19th '26 in Illinois, showcasing the MN-Core L Series of AI inference chips.
- launchesNov 4, 2026
On Nov 5th '26 in Japan, Preferred Networks, Inc. releases PLaMo 3 Translate, a suite of translation-focused large language models available on Hugging Face in four sizes, supporting 53 languages and offline use on edge devices.
- partners_withOct 21, 2026
Preferred Networks, Inc. and Tenstorrent partner on a five-year joint research and development project that aims to develop high-performance, high-efficiency AI processor integration for training and inference, with subsequent commercialization for applications including AI agents, announced on Oct 21st '26.
- is_developingOct 21, 2026
Preferred Networks, Inc. and Tenstorrent jointly aim to develop a system-level integration of AI processors that delivers high performance and efficiency for training and inference through a five-year research and development program, with plans to commercialize the outcomes.
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Preferred Networks, Inc. Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Preferred Networks, Inc. a public or private company?
Preferred Networks, Inc. is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Preferred Networks, Inc.?
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How much is Preferred Networks, Inc. worth (valuation)?
Preferred Networks, Inc.'s valuation is estimated at $2.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Preferred Networks, Inc. stock?
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When was Preferred Networks, Inc.'s last funding round?
Preferred Networks, Inc.'s most recent funding round was VC Round on June 30, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Preferred Networks, Inc.?
Key investors in Preferred Networks, Inc. include SBI Holdings.
Will Preferred Networks, Inc. IPO soon?
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