EdgeCortix, a Japan Tokyo-based edge artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor development and design company, has successfully closed an additional funding round, raising an impressive $20 million. The round was led by SBI Investment Co. Ltd. and Global Hands-On VC (GHOVC), with participation from Renesas Electronics Corporation, Cycle Group, and Monozukuri Ventures. This significant funding injection will enable EdgeCortix to accelerate the release of its SAKURA hardware products and expand its global sales and marketing efforts, particularly in Japan. Additionally, the company plans to establish a new development center in India, further propelling its mission to advance energy-efficient AI processing.