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Eight Knot Co., Ltd. raises ¥450M in Series A funding led by Technology Ventures Fund No. 6 and Nissei Capital Fund No. 15 to accelerate commercialization of its autonomous navigation system.

PRIVATESep 24, 2026

Amount Raised

¥450 Million

Round Type

Series A

OsakaArtificial IntelligenceNavigation

Investors

Kansai Innovation Network Fund No. 2Ncb Venture CapitalQb Fund No. 2Nissei Capital Fund No. 15Technology Ventures Fund No. 6

Description

Eight Knot, based in Osaka, Japan, has raised ¥450 million in the first closing of its Series A funding round. The funds will be used to commercialize its Eight Knot AI CAPTAIN autonomous navigation system and enhance business development in overseas markets. Key investors include Technology Ventures Fund No. 6 and Nissei Capital Fund No

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Company Information

Company

Eight Knot Ltd

Location

Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan

About

Eight Knot Co., Ltd., based in Osaka, Japan, is a developer of intelligent ship technology and autonomous navigation systems. Founded in 2021, the company aims to promote safe operation through intelligent technology. Its innovative systems provide functions such as ship handling control, self-position estimation, and obstacle recognition. Eight Knot is focused on commercializing its AI CAPTAIN autonomous navigation system.

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