How much funding has Araya raised?

Araya has raised $7.8M in total funding, most recently a Series B round.

Who are Araya's investors?

Araya's investors include KDDI Open Innovation Fund.

Where is Araya headquartered?

Araya is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

What industry is Araya in?

Araya operates in Artificial Intelligence, Developer Tools.

Araya

株式会社アラヤ｜AI × ニューロテック

Tokyo, Japan · Founded 2013 · $7.8M raised

Artificial Intelligence

Developer Tools

Headquarters: Tokyo
Employees: 51–200
Founded: 2013
Business Model: B2B

Website: araya.org
Total Funding: $7.8M
Last Round: $7.8M Series BOct 2019
Rounds: 1

About

Araya Inc. is a Tokyo-based AI research and development company that integrates cutting-edge artificial intelligence and neurotechnology into business and daily life. Founded in December 2013 by Ryota Kanai — a neuroscientist with a PhD from Utrecht University and research experience at Caltech and University College London — Araya develops AI algorithms and products spanning deep learning, edge AI, and autonomous AI, with a distinctive focus on the neuroscience of consciousness as a foundation for next-generation AI architectures. The company operates as both a commercial AI consultancy and a research institute, delivering applied solutions in image recognition, edge AI for industrial inspection (rust and corrosion detection, construction digitization, HVAC optimization), LLM/generative AI research support, and brain-machine interface development through the ARAYA Research division. With approximately 92 employees and clients across industrial and research sectors, Araya is a participant in Japan's Cabinet Office Moonshot R&D Program focused on brain-machine interfaces.

Summary

Araya is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Tokyo, Japan, founded in 2013. It has raised $7.8M in total across 1 round, most recently a $7.8M Series B round in Oct 2019. Investors include KDDI Open Innovation Fund.

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