How much funding has Eight Knot Co. raised?

Eight Knot Co. has raised $4.9M in total funding, most recently a Series A round.

Who are Eight Knot Co.'s investors?

Eight Knot Co.'s investors include Spiral Innovation Partners, ITOCHU Technology Ventures.

When was Eight Knot Co. founded?

Eight Knot Co. was founded in 2021.

Where is Eight Knot Co. headquartered?

Eight Knot Co. is headquartered in Japan.

What industry is Eight Knot Co. in?

Eight Knot Co. operates in Artificial Intelligence.

How many employees does Eight Knot Co. have?

Eight Knot Co. has 1-10 employees.

Eight Knot Co.

The next standard to every vessel

Japan · Founded 2021 · $4.9M raised

Artificial Intelligence

Employees: 1–10
Founded: 2021
Business Model: B2B
Website: 8kt.jp

Total Funding: $4.9M
Last Round: $3.8M Series A
Rounds: 2

About

Eight Knot Inc. is a Japanese maritime technology startup developing autonomous navigation systems for water-based vessels. Its core product, the 'Eight Knot AI Captain,' is an autonomous navigation platform that can retrofit existing small vessels using a modular suite of robotics and AI technologies. The company's mission is to make safe navigation the universal standard through intelligent technology, creating a world where water mobility is safe, comfortable, and integrated into everyday society. Eight Knot has been selected for JETRO's J-StarX UK Accelerator Programme and its Global Startup Acceleration Program, joined the Great Lakes Smart Ships Coalition in North America, and was accepted into Portugal's HUB AZUL Blue Economy Accelerator. The company was founded in March 2021 and is headquartered in Japan.

Summary

Eight Knot Co. is an Artificial Intelligence company based in Japan, founded in 2021. It has raised $4.9M in total across 2 rounds. Investors include Spiral Innovation Partners and ITOCHU Technology Ventures.