Sakana AI
PrivateLast Round
Series B
Nov 17, 2025
Est. Valuation
$2.65B
Total Funding Raised
$430M
Momentum
Top 5%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Sakana AI operates in AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure and is based in Tokyo. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series B round in November 2025.
Sakana AI is an artificial intelligence research and development company that specializes in creating nature-inspired AI models and foundation models to facilitate collaborative research and development.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
NLP & Conversational AI, ML Platforms, Threat Intelligence
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Services & Consulting, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Foundation
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Sakana AI Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series B | Nov 17, 2025 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 4, 2024 | ||||
| Seed | Jan 16, 2024 |
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Sakana AI Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| JAFCO Group Co., Ltd. | Series B, Series A, Seed |
| MUFG Innovation Partners | Series A |
| Geodesic Capital | Seed, Series B |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group | Series A, Series B |
| Factorial Capital | Series B |
| TransLink Capital | Series A |
| Learn Capital | Seed |
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Market signals
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- Nov 11, 2026
Former CIA Chief of Station Tom Moran joins as Senior Advisor.
- Nov 11, 2026
Former CIA Chief of Station Tom Moran joins as Senior Advisor.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- hiresNov 11, 2026
Sakana AI Co. names former CIA officer Tom Moran as a senior advisor focused on defense and cybersecurity, according to the company's announcement.
- hiresNov 11, 2026
Sakana AI Co. names former NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers as a senior advisor for defense and cybersecurity alongside former CIA officer Tom Moran.
- goes_publicNov 10, 2026
Sakana AI Co. prepares for an IPO as early as Fall '27, with Goldman Sachs as adviser, and may list in Japan or the United States.
- receives_financingNov 10, 2026
Sakana AI Co. receives $191M in Series B financing from global sponsors including Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Google and Citi.
- is_developingNov 9, 2026
Sakana AI Co. is developing its proprietary Sawara series of models and plans to launch a smaller version in Spring '27, followed by larger iterations.
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Sakana AI Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Is Sakana AI a public or private company?
Sakana AI is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Sakana AI?
Sakana AI is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Sakana AI's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Sakana AI worth (valuation)?
Sakana AI's valuation is estimated at $2.6B based on funding round data.
Can I buy Sakana AI stock?
Sakana AI shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Sakana AI's last funding round?
Sakana AI's most recent funding round was Series B on November 17, 2025.
Who are the main investors in Sakana AI?
Key investors in Sakana AI include Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, New Enterprise Associates, Khosla Ventures, Lux Capital, Weston Nea.
Will Sakana AI IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Sakana AI.
How can I track Sakana AI secondary market activity?
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