Toru Nishikawa, Founder of Preferred Networks

About Toru Nishikawa

Toru Nishikawa is the founder of Preferred Networks, Inc., a Japanese AI startup he established in 2014. He currently serves as President, CEO, and Representative Director of the company. Preferred Networks focuses on teaching factory robots to think using AI, with backing from major Japanese firms including Hitachi, Mizuho, and Mitsui.

Toru Nishikawa at a glance

• Company: Preferred Networks
• Total raised: $2B
• Investors: Hitachi Ltd., Mizuho Financial Group Inc., Mitsui Co.
• Location: Tokyo, Japan

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