a16z announces leading the seed round investment in Japanese AI startup Shizuku AI
ChainCatcher reported that venture capital firm a16z announced it has led the seed round investment in 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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