Sakana AI Reportedly Eyes IPO as Early as Fall 2027, Could Become Japan's First Listed GenAI Developer

November 10: According to Cailian Press, Japanese AI company Sakana AI is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO), potentially listing in Japan or the United States as early as fall 2027. The company has hired Goldman Sachs as an IPO advisor. Sakana AI is expected to become Japan's first GenAI developer to go public, and the listing could rank among the largest startup IPOs in Japanese history; the proceeds are planned for model development, talent recruitment, and sales and marketing.

Founded in 2023, Sakana AI focuses on sovereign artificial intelligence scenarios and has rolled out several routing models; in November 2025, the company raised a Series B round at a valuation of 400 billion yen.