a16z announced leading the seed round financing of Japanese AI startup Shizuku AI
Feb 10, 2026 10:28:06
Venture capital firm a16z announced it is leading the seed round financing for Shizuku AI, marking the fund's first investment in a Japanese AI startup. Shizuku AI was founded by Berkeley PhD Akio Kodaira and focuses on developing AI companions and characters, combining cutting-edge AI technology with uniquely Japanese character design.
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