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Japan AI startups Sakana AI and Turing raise 35 billion amid surge in tech funding
Japan’s Sakana AI and Turing secure ¥35 billion funding, signalling Asia’s surge in generative AI infrastructure investment.
Japan’s AI startup ecosystem took a significant leap on 20 November 2025 as two companies Sakana AI and Turing — jointly secured 35 billion (approx US$235 million) in funding to expand AI model development and commercial applications across Asia. The capital raise reflects growing investor confidence in Asia-Pacific generative AI opportunities, with Sakana AI focusing on large-language-model deployment and Turing specialising in AI for enterprise robotics. Both firms plan to use the funds to scale R&D, hire global talent, and launch new products in 2026.
Analysts say this signals that Asia is closing the gap with U.S. and China in the race for advanced AI infrastructure.