Eight Knot Inc.
PrivateLast Round
Series A
Sep 17, 2026
Total Funding Raised
$6.09M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Eight Knot Inc. operates in Frontier & Industrial Tech and is based in Osaka. Its latest recorded funding round was an Early Funding round in September 2024.
Eight Knot Inc. is a marine technology company that develops an autonomous navigation platform for small vessels using robotics and AI.
Sector
Frontier & Industrial Tech
Verticals
Maritime & Shipping, Autonomous Vehicles, Industrial Robotics
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Services & Consulting, Hardware Sales, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
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| Zeabuz | 81% | |
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Eight Knot Inc. Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series A | Sep 17, 2026 | ||||
| Early Funding | Sep 1, 2024 | ||||
| Seed | Jul 1, 2023 | ||||
| SAFE | Dec 18, 2022 | ||||
| Seed | Feb 15, 2022 | ||||
Pre Seed | Apr 15, 2021 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Eight Knot Inc. Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| ITOCHU Technology Ventures | Series A, Early Funding |
| Nissay Capital | Series A |
| Spiral Innovation Partners, Inc. | Early Funding |
| Oriental Land Innovations, Inc. | Early Funding |
| Ikeda Senshu Capital | Series A, Early Funding |
| QB Capital | Series A, Early Funding |
| DRONE FUND | Seed, Early Funding, Pre Seed |
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Market signals
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- Oct 6, 2026
Open roles increased to 14, 5.1x the trailing average.
- Sep 17, 2026
$3M round with ITOCHU Technology Ventures and others.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- receives_financingSep 16, 2026
Eight Knot inc. receives $2.78M in the first close of its Series A financing on Sep 16th '26 in Japan from lead investors ITOCHU Technology Ventures and Nissay Capital, alongside QB Capital, NCB Venture Capital, and Ikeda Senshu Capital, to accelerate productization and overseas expansion of its vessel intelligence technology.
- expands_offices_inAug 17, 2026
During the FY2026 Silicon Valley Immersion Program in United States from Oct 28th-Nov 5th '26, Eight Knot inc. further accelerates efforts to expand its business and create opportunities for local demonstrations and commercialization.
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Eight Knot Inc. Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eight Knot Inc.'s valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Eight Knot Inc. a public or private company?
Eight Knot Inc. is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Eight Knot Inc.?
Eight Knot Inc. is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Eight Knot Inc.'s secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Eight Knot Inc. worth (valuation)?
Valuation information for Eight Knot Inc. is not publicly available.
Can I buy Eight Knot Inc. stock?
Eight Knot Inc. shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Eight Knot Inc.'s last funding round?
Eight Knot Inc.'s most recent funding round was Series A on September 17, 2026.
Who are the main investors in Eight Knot Inc.?
Key investors in Eight Knot Inc. include Spiral Innovation Partners, Inc., DRONE FUND.
Will Eight Knot Inc. IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Eight Knot Inc..
How can I track Eight Knot Inc. secondary market activity?
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