Sakana AI Raises Over $100M in Series A Funding with NVIDIA and Khosla Ventures

Sep 4, 2024, 06:13 AM

Sakana AI, a new AI research and development company based in Tokyo, Japan, has announced the successful completion of its Series A funding round, raising over $100 million. Key investors include Khosla Ventures and NVIDIA, with NVIDIA becoming a significant shareholder in the company. Vinod Khosla, founder of Khosla Ventures, praised Sakana AI for its innovative approach. Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, highlighted the company's role in democratizing AI in Japan. Sakana AI aims to advance the frontiers of artificial intelligence by developing unique large language models that capture and codify Japan's data, culture, and language. The company operates at a faster pace compared to other frontier AI labs globally, positioning itself as a leader in AI innovation.