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KnowledgeWork secures ¥4.8 billion in its Series C round, with debt financing to enhance its AI-powered sales enablement solutions. Investors include Mizuho Bank and others.

PRIVATEOct 26, 2026

Amount Raised

¥4.8 Billion

Round Type

Series C

JapanSoftwareArtificial IntelligenceMachine Learning

Investors

Bank of FukuokaShizuoka BankShoko Chukin BankSumitomo Mitsui Trust BankMitsubishi UFJ BankSumitomo Mitsui Banking CorporationMizuho Bank

Description

KnowledgeWork has secured ¥4.8 billion in debt financing as part of its Series C round. This funding will aid in strategic investments and the enhancement of its sales AI agents. The company aims to improve sales productivity through its innovative solutions. Founded in 2020, KnowledgeWork provides a suite of advanced sales AI tools.

Quick answer

KnowledgeWork raised ¥4.8 Billion in a Series C round, dated October 23, 2026. Investors: Bank of Fukuoka, Shizuoka Bank, Shoko Chukin Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Bank. KnowledgeWork is based in Japan.

How much did KnowledgeWork raise?
KnowledgeWork raised ¥4.8 Billion in a Series C round on October 23, 2026.
Who invested in KnowledgeWork?
Bank of Fukuoka, Shizuoka Bank, Shoko Chukin Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Mizuho Bank are named as investors in this round.
What does KnowledgeWork do?
KnowledgeWork is a Tokyo-based company headquartered in Minato-ku that provides AI-powered sales enablement solutions.
Where is KnowledgeWork based and how big is it?
KnowledgeWork is based in Japan. Fundz records about 120 employees.

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Who else raised in Software and Artificial Intelligence around the same time

Companies in the same sectors as KnowledgeWork that raised within 45 days of this round, from Fundz verified event records.

  • Kindo raised $30M on November 12, 2026.
  • Axle raised $9M on November 12, 2026.
  • mistEO raised $1.9M (Seed) on November 12, 2026.
  • Qvyon Technologies raised $8M (Seed) on November 12, 2026.
  • Edelbyte raised $45M (Series A) on November 11, 2026.
  • PromptPath raised $12M (Series A) on November 10, 2026.

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Company Information

Company

KnowledgeWork

Location

Japan

About

KnowledgeWork is a Tokyo-based company headquartered in Minato-ku that provides AI-powered sales enablement solutions. Founded in 2020 by Koji Asano, the company is focused on improving workforce enablement and productivity. It offers a suite of sales AI solutions designed to enhance sales efficiency through the deployment of highly accurate AI agents. KnowledgeWork aims to strengthen the construction and operation of its sales AI agents to boost customer sales productivity.

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