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Kotoba Technologies raises USD 11.83 million in Seed 2 funding led by Globis Capital Partners to accelerate commercialization of AI-powered simultaneous interpretation.

PRIVATEAug 05, 2025

Amount Raised

$11.8 Million

Round Type

Seed

ChiyodaSoftwareArtificial Intelligence

Investors

SIP CapitalGlobis Capital PartnersBoost Capital

Description

Kotoba Technologies announced the closing of a USD 11.83 million Seed 2 funding round. The financing was led by Globis Capital Partners and Boost Capital, with continued participation from SIP Capital and global angel investors. This new capital will enable expansion of teams and accelerate R&D alongside commercial rollout. Kotoba's innovative AI technology is pushing the boundaries of real-time speech translation.

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Kotoba Technologies raised $11.8 Million in a Seed round, dated August 5, 2025. Investors: SIP Capital, Globis Capital Partners and Boost Capital. Kotoba Technologies is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

How much did Kotoba Technologies raise?
Kotoba Technologies raised $11.8 Million in a Seed round on August 5, 2025.
Who invested in Kotoba Technologies?
SIP Capital, Globis Capital Partners and Boost Capital are named as investors in this round.
What does Kotoba Technologies do?
Kotoba Technologies develops state-of-the-art foundation models for real-time speech applications, focusing on AI-powered simultaneous translation and real-time speech AI for Asian languages.
Where is Kotoba Technologies based and how big is it?
Kotoba Technologies is based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.
Who are the decision-makers at Kotoba Technologies?
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Company Information

Company

Kotoba Technologies

Location

Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

About

Kotoba Technologies develops state-of-the-art foundation models for real-time speech applications, focusing on AI-powered simultaneous translation and real-time speech AI for Asian languages. Founded in 2023 by PhDs from Cornell and the University of Washington, the company aims to remove language barriers and enhance communication. With a recent funding round, Kotoba is set to accelerate product development and commercial rollout of its innovative technologies.

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