Google invests in Japanese AI unicorn Sakana, valued at over $2.6 billion

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2026.01.23 09:25
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Google announced an investment in the Japanese AI startup Sakana AI, becoming a shareholder to promote the chatbot Gemini. Sakana AI was valued at $2.6 billion in its Series B financing, with the specific investment amount undisclosed. CEO David Ha stated that they will leverage Alphabet's language model to enhance product performance. Sakana AI has received support from companies such as Mitsubishi UFJ and has entered the financial sector, securing service contracts. The company plans to strengthen cooperation with the Japanese government to expand its customer base and overseas business, and may require more funding in the future