Preferred Networks

About:

Preferred Networks develops real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other latest technologies.

Top Investors: Mizuho Bank, Toyota Motor, Mitsui & Co, Hitachi, Nippon Telegraph and Telephone

Description:

Preferred Networks (PFN) was established in March 2014 in Tokyo with the goal to develop practical, real-world applications of deep learning, robotics and other latest technologies. PFN is currently focused on three priority areas – transportation systems, manufacturing and bio-healthcare – and also exploring the use of deep learning in personal robots, plant optimization, materials discovery, sports analytics and entertainment. PFN has a U.S. subsidiary in Burlingame, California.

Total Funding Amount:

25.6B JPY

Estimated Revenue Range:

$10M to $50M

Headquarters Location:

Otemachi, Tokyo, Japan

Founded Date:

2014-03-26

Contact Email:

dpo-office(AT)preferred.jp

Hub Tags:

Unicorn

Founders:

Daisuke Okanohara, Morikawa Hiroyuki, Nishitoba Jiro, Toru Nishikawa

Number of Employees:

251-500

Last Funding Date:

2020-01-01

IPO Status:

Private

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