September 4, 2024: Sakana AI Secures $100M for AI Innovation - Sakana AI, a Japanese startup founded by ex-Google researchers and a former diplomat, raised $100M in a series A round led by major investors, including Nvidia. Leveraging a unique nature-inspired collective intelligence approach, Sakana aims to push AI boundaries with advanced, energy-efficient technologies. The funding will accelerate talent acquisition and infrastructure expansion, positioning the company to rival OpenAI and Anthropic while boosting Japans AI competitiveness.
