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Sep 7, 2026

Preferred Networks seeks IPO to fund AI chip production

Japanese AI startup Preferred Networks is planning to go public to raise funds for mass-producing its own chips, reflecting the rising costs and scale needed to remain competitive in the global AI chip race, according to CEO Daisuke Okanohara.

Sep 7, 2026·2 sources
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  • ▪Preferred Networks Inc.'s pursuit of an initial public offering reflects the rising cost and scale needed to stay competitive in the global artificial intelligence race
  • ▪Tokyo-based startup Preferred Networks Inc. is seeking to go public through an initial public offering, according to Chief Executive Officer Daisuke Okanohara
  • ▪Preferred Networks Inc. is seeking to go public to fund the mass production of its custom-designed chips

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AI chip manufacturingAI startupsCompute, chips & AI infrastructure

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