SORA Technology has secured additional capital as it deepens its focus on tackling infectious diseases and climate-related challenges across Africa. The Nagoya-based frontier technology company announced a $2.5 million second close of its late seed round, reinforcing investor confidence in its data-driven approach to public health and environmental monitoring. The latest raise brings the company’s total funding to approximately $7.3 million, following an earlier late seed round completed in March 2025.
Funding Overview
The second close adds JPY 400 million to SORA Technology’s balance sheet, extending a funding round that initially raised $4.8 million earlier in the year. The capital comes at a time when health systems across Africa continue to face pressure from infectious diseases and climate-related disruptions. Investors appear to be backing the company’s ability to combine advanced hardware and artificial intelligence with real-world deployment.
New and Existing Backers
Alongside existing shareholders, the round introduced three new institutional investors to SORA Technology’s cap table. These include Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I, and UNERI Capital Fund Series I, each supporting the company’s mission-driven growth. Their participation signals growing interest from Japanese capital in technology-enabled solutions addressing global health and climate risks.
Core Technology and Mission
SORA Technology operates at the intersection of drones, satellites, and AI to address large-scale societal challenges. Its platforms focus on infectious disease prediction, environmental analysis, and operational monitoring, using data to guide targeted interventions. The company positions its work as both a public health solution and a scalable technology model adaptable across sectors.
Flagship Malaria Program
At the center of its portfolio is SORA Malaria Control, a program designed to combat a disease that affects more than 200 million people annually and causes nearly 600,000 deaths worldwide. The initiative integrates drone-based vector control with AI-powered forecasting to improve the precision and efficiency of malaria interventions. Africa remains the primary focus, where the disease burden is highest and data gaps are most acute.
On-the-Ground African Deployment
SORA Technology has already implemented projects in more than ten African countries, including Ghana, Sierra Leone, Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Kenya, and Mozambique. Its work involves close collaboration with national and local governments, universities, research institutions, and international organizations. Notably, the company has partnered with World Health Organization to support sustainable infectious disease control efforts in Mozambique.
Expansion Beyond Public Health
Beyond healthcare, SORA Technology’s drone and AI systems are being applied in sectors such as mining and agriculture. In these contexts, the technology supports environmental monitoring, operational efficiency, and reduced ecological impact. This diversification reflects the company’s strategy to build multiple revenue pathways while maintaining a strong social mission.
Use of Proceeds and Strategic Priorities
The newly raised capital is earmarked for advancing AI algorithms for infectious disease prediction and expanding field operations across African partner countries. Funds will also support enhanced drone systems, stronger local operational capabilities, and deeper collaboration with governments and international institutions. These priorities align with the company’s preparation for a future Series A round.
Founder and CEO Yosuke Kaneko emphasized that the funding reflects strong alignment between investors and the company’s long-term social vision. He highlighted the goal of achieving zero loss of life from infectious diseases by leveraging drones and AI at scale. With fresh capital secured, SORA Technology is positioning itself to expand its impact across Africa and beyond while strengthening the technological foundation of its platform.