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Sora raises $2.5 million additional seed to eradicate malaria in Africa with AI-powered drones, bringing total capital to $7.3 million.

PRIVATEJan 05, 2026

Amount Raised

$2.5 Million

Round Type

Seed

ShibuyaHealth CareArtificial Intelligence

Investors

SMBC Venture CapitalNissay CapitalUneri Capital Fund Series ICentral Japan Innovative Research Fund IDaiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership

Description

Sora Technology has raised an additional $2.5 million in a late seed round to expand malaria elimination efforts across Africa. The latest funding attracted new investors including Daiwa House Group and Central Japan Innovative Research Fund. Sora integrates AI and drones to enhance its malaria control initiatives. This new capital will bolster its AI-powered disease prediction tools and team expansion.

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Sora Technology raised $2.5 Million in a Seed round, dated January 5, 2026. Investors: SMBC Venture Capital, Nissay Capital, Uneri Capital Fund Series I, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I and Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership. Sora Technology is based in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan.

How much did Sora Technology raise?
Sora Technology raised $2.5 Million in a Seed round on January 5, 2026.
Who invested in Sora Technology?
SMBC Venture Capital, Nissay Capital, Uneri Capital Fund Series I, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I and Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership are named as investors in this round.
What does Sora Technology do?
SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developing countries, since the scope of its application had been..
Where is Sora Technology based and how big is it?
Sora Technology is based in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. Fundz records about 36 employees.
Who are the decision-makers at Sora Technology?
Fundz holds 1 contact at Sora Technology, including the Chief Operating Officer. Names and contact details are shown to Fundz members.

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Company Information

Company

Sora Technology

Location

Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan

About

SORA Technology was founded in 2020 with a strong desire to enrich society through "The Sky (SORA)", focusing on the leading use of drone technology in developing countries, since the scope of its application had been limited in developed countries. We are a team consisted of diverse group of people, transcending nationality, gender, and age boundaries, with an emphasis on "reality and speed". We are making every effort to achieve our lofty goal of realizing a "Safe and prosperous society anywhere in the world".

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