SORA Technology, a pioneering Japanese startup using drones and artificial intelligence (AI) to address global health and environmental challenges, has announced the first close of its late seed funding round, raising approximately JPY 670 million (USD 4.8 million). The fresh capital will support the company’s mission to scale tech-driven public health and climate resilience initiatives across the African continent.
Strategic Investment Fuels Global Impact
The funding round attracted mission-aligned investors committed to sustainability and innovation. Participating firms include:
- Nissay Capital (Sustainability Challenge Fund)
- SMBC Venture Capital
- DRONE FUND
- Central Japan Seed Fund
- Rheos Capital Works
This investment marks a strong vote of confidence in SORA Technology’s impact-focused approach, which leverages frontier technology to combat critical issues such as vector-borne diseases and climate-induced health risks.
Expanding Drone and AI Solutions Across Africa
Currently, SORA Technology operates across six African nations:
Ghana, Sierra Leone, Benin, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Senegal, and Kenya.
The startup is delivering innovative solutions including:
- Drone-powered malaria vector control
- AI-based disease surveillance and forecasting systems
- Climate resilience infrastructure in collaboration with local authorities
These initiatives are developed in close collaboration with governments, public health organizations, and local communities, with the goal of reducing preventable deaths and improving health outcomes.
Backed by Global Institutions
SORA Technology has gained global recognition and support from leading institutions, including:
- The Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) Canopy program
- Triple I for Global Health
- Business Leaders’ Coalition for Global Health
These partnerships strengthen the company’s mission to integrate deep-tech innovations into global development efforts.
“This investment validates our mission to eliminate preventable deaths—and reflects growing momentum for technologies that serve humanity.”
— Yosuke Kaneko, CEO, SORA Technology
Accelerating Africa-Focused Health Tech Innovation
With this capital raise, SORA Technology plans to scale operations, enhance technological capabilities, and deepen its presence in African markets where climate-related and public health issues remain urgent and underserved.
The startup is positioning itself as a global leader in drone and AI-driven healthcare infrastructure, advancing the future of data-driven disease prevention and sustainable development in emerging economies.
