SORA Technology Secures USD 4.8 M For AI-Driven Drone Health Infrastructure In Africa

SORA Technology, a Japan-born Africa-focused startup integrating drones and AI to combat infectious diseases and climate change, has raised USD 4.8 M in a late seed funding round.

The round included participation from Nissay Capital’s Sustainability Challenge Fund, SMBC Venture Capital, DRONE FUND, Central Japan Seed Fund, and Rheos Capital Works, bringing the company’s total funding to approximately JPY 670 M (approx. USD 4.8 M), including debt financing.

SORA’s flagship initiative, SORA Malaria Control, employs drones and AI to identify and manage mosquito breeding sites, optimising Larval Source Management (LSM) by reducing insecticide use by approximately 70% and labour costs by about 50%.

The company is active in six African countries—Ghana, Sierra Leone, Benin, DRC, Senegal, and Kenya—collaborating with governments and institutions to implement drone-based malaria control and AI-powered disease forecasting systems .

The new funding will be utilised to enhance AI algorithms for infectious disease prediction, expand field operations across African partner countries, strengthen partnerships with international institutions and governments, and improve drone systems and local deployment capabilities.

SORA’s approach has garnered international recognition, including being awarded the iF Social Impact Prize for its innovative use of drones and AI in combating malaria.

This investment shows growing international recognition of SORA’s mission to build resilient, technology-enabled infrastructure for global health and climate resilience. The participation of sustainability-focused investors reflects strong alignment with SORA’s values and long-term vision.

As the intersection of public health, climate action, and technology becomes a key priority in sustainable development, SORA Technology stands in a unique position, leveraging advanced technology to address pressing global challenges.