SORA Technology Raises $2.5M to Scale Drone, Satellite & AI Solutions Across Africa
SORA Technology Co., Ltd., a Japan-based frontier technology startup focused on tackling infectious diseases and climate change, has raised approximately JPY 400 million (about USD 2.5 million) following the second close of its late seed funding round in November 2025. Headquartered in Nagoya, the company welcomed new investors Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I, and UNERI Capital Fund Series 1, alongside existing shareholders. The funding will support the acceleration of SORA Technology’s satellite-, drone-, and AI-powered initiatives aimed at addressing major global public health and environmental challenges.
The company is addressing urgent global health issues such as malaria, which affects over 200 million people annually and causes an estimated 600,000 deaths worldwide, primarily in Africa. SORA Technology develops data-driven malaria control solutions and infectious disease prediction platforms using advanced satellite imagery, drones, and artificial intelligence to improve monitoring, prevention, and response strategies.
