Founded Year

2014

Stage

Unattributed VC - II | Alive

Total Raised

$272.94M

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About Preferred Networks

Preferred Networks is a technology company that develops applications of deep learning and robotics across various industries. The company provides services in manufacturing automation, transportation technologies, healthcare analytics, visual inspection software, educational tools, and entertainment media processing, using deep learning frameworks and supercomputing infrastructure. Preferred Networks serves sectors such as manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, robotics, and education. It was founded in 2014 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Headquarters Location

1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku Otemachi Building

Tokyo, 100-0004,

Japan

+81 5032041285

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Expert Collections containing Preferred Networks

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Preferred Networks is included in 4 Expert Collections, including Unicorns- Billion Dollar Startups.

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Preferred Networks Patents

Preferred Networks has filed 173 patents.

The 3 most popular patent topics include:

  • artificial neural networks
  • machine learning
  • artificial intelligence
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Application Date

Grant Date

Title

Related Topics

Status

10/18/2023

3/18/2025

Semiconductor device fabrication, Thin film deposition, Microtechnology, Plasma processing, Integrated circuits

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Application Date

10/18/2023

Grant Date

3/18/2025

Title

Related Topics

Semiconductor device fabrication, Thin film deposition, Microtechnology, Plasma processing, Integrated circuits

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Grant

Latest Preferred Networks News

SBI生命が議事録要約アプリ「TEX」を自社開発、国産LLM「PLaMo」も選択できる

Mar 31, 2025

SBI生命保険は2025年3月31日、AI(人工知能)を用いた議事録要約アプリケーション「TEX(Transcribe Express、テックス)」を自社開発したと発表した。TEXは利用するLLMを切り替えられ、Preferred Networksグループが開発する国産LLM「PLaMo Prime」も使えるとする。

Preferred Networks Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • When was Preferred Networks founded?

    Preferred Networks was founded in 2014.

  • Where is Preferred Networks's headquarters?

    Preferred Networks's headquarters is located at 1-6-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo.

  • What is Preferred Networks's latest funding round?

    Preferred Networks's latest funding round is Unattributed VC - II.

  • How much did Preferred Networks raise?

    Preferred Networks raised a total of $272.94M.

  • Who are the investors of Preferred Networks?

    Investors of Preferred Networks include SBI Group, Mitsubishi, MUFG Bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, Shoko Chukin Bank and 17 more.

  • Who are Preferred Networks's competitors?

    Competitors of Preferred Networks include Hutzper and 7 more.

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