Integral AI, a Japan-US-based startup developing Foundation World Models for real-world AI, announced it has raised a total of $4.7 million in seed funding since 2022. The round includes investments from SoftBank’s Deepcore, Samsung Next, IT-Farm, Grit Ventures, and GHOVC, along with support from angel investors in both Japan and the United States.

Integral AI is pioneering fundamentally new algorithmic approaches and foundation model architectures. Its emphasis on real-world data and model architecture innovation sets it apart, enhancing efficiency and robustness across various industries. By addressing the escalating costs and limitations of current AI models, Integral is developing Foundation World Models as the next big wave in AI—and moving closer to achieving Superintelligence.

Founded by two ex-Googlers and operating from hubs in Silicon Valley and Tokyo, Integral AI brings together the strengths of the world’s premier AI and robotics centers. This positioning uniquely places the company at the intersection of cutting-edge AI and industrial deployment.

The expanded seed funding will accelerate Integral AI’s R&D efforts, support recruitment of top global talent, and strengthen their mission to advance safe and scalable AGI through world model innovation.