Preferred Networks, Inc.
PrivateLast Round
VC Round
Jun 30, 2025
Est. Valuation
$2B
Total Funding Raised
$284.57M
Company Overview
Preferred Networks, Inc. is an artificial intelligence company that develops and provides a vertically integrated AI value chain including AI chips, computing infrastructure, generative AI models, and solutions for various industries.
Sector
AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure
Verticals
AI Training Infrastructure, Smart Manufacturing, ML Platforms, Advanced Materials, Semiconductors
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Usage-Based SaaS, Hardware Sales, Services & Consulting, Government Contracts, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Infrastructure
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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Preferred Networks, Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC Round | Jun 30, 2025 | ||||
| Growth Equity | Apr 30, 2025 | ||||
| Series D | Dec 23, 2024 | ||||
| Strategic | Jul 1, 2019 | ||||
| VC Round | Aug 1, 2018 | ||||
Series B Extension | Dec 11, 2017 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
Preferred Networks, Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Development Bank of Japan | VC Round |
| Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank | VC Round, Growth Equity |
| TBS Innovation Partners | Growth Equity |
| TEL Venture Capital | VC Round |
| Mizuho Bank, Ltd. | Growth Equity, Series B Extension |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Trust and Banking Corporation | VC Round, Growth Equity |
| Mitsubishi Corporation | Series D |
Market signals
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- Feb 19, 2026
CuPy v14 has been officially released.
- Nov 16, 2025
Attending SC25, an international high performance computing conference in St. Louis.
Preferred Networks, Inc. Filings
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