Knowledge Work Secures ¥3.5 Billion in Series C Funding
Knowledge Work, a company focused on creating opportunities for people to share the joy of achievement, has announced a significant financial milestone. On August 6, 2026, the company revealed it has raised ¥3.5 billion in a Series C funding round to further develop its AI platform, "Sales AI Agent OS," which is tailored for sales operations.
Investors and Participants
The Series C round attracted a diverse group of investors, including prominent names in the Japanese corporate and venture capital scene. Notable participants include Ricoh Japan, Canon Marketing Japan MIRAI Fund, NTT Docomo Ventures, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Japan Post Investment Corporation, and Mitsubishi UFJ Innovation Partners. Other investors such as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Fukoku CVC Fund, Dentsu Ventures SGP Fund, Hakuhodo DY Ventures, Globis Capital Partners, DNX Ventures, WiL, Salesforce Ventures, and For Startups Capital also contributed to this funding round.
About the Sales AI Agent OS
The Sales AI Agent OS is a sophisticated platform designed to create and manage AI agents specifically for sales tasks. It leverages corporate sales data and strategies to enhance sales operations. The platform is structured into four distinct layers:
- Ontology Layer: Integrates sales data within a contextual framework.
- Strategy Layer: Inputs company-specific sales strategies into the AI.
- Agent Layer: Oversees the implementation, management, and analysis of AI agents.
- Interface Layer: Delivers user-friendly UI/UX for seamless interaction.
This layered design allows for the development of task-specific AI agents, offering a more targeted approach compared to general-purpose AI systems.
Allocation of Funds
The newly acquired funds will be strategically used to foster capital and business alliances, as well as to form strategic partnerships with industry leaders. By aligning the customer bases and solutions of the investing companies with Knowledge Work's AI technology, the company aims to accelerate the deployment of its Sales AI Agents.
Leadership and Vision
Koji Asano, the Founder and CEO of Knowledge Work, has been pivotal in steering the company towards its current achievements. Although no direct quotes from Asano were available, his leadership in advancing the company’s AI capabilities is evident in the strategic decisions and partnerships being pursued.
Knowledge Work’s commitment to creating a society where opportunities for shared joy in achievement are abundant continues to drive its innovation and expansion efforts in the AI domain.