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Global Brain backs Japan's Knowledge Work in fresh sales AI round

What's the deal? Global BrainDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → has made a follow-on investment in Knowledge Work Inc., a Japanese startup that builds and operates Sales AI Agents. The August 2026 round also drew Canon MJ MIRAI FundDealroom has a profile for this one. Try Dealroom → and FUKOKU — THE MUTUAL for Next 100 Fund L.P. (TMN100), with TMN100 joining for the first time.

What's the endgame? Knowledge Work aims to boost sales productivity under its mission "LIFE WITH ENABLEMENT — delivering days filled with the joy of achievement." It offers three products: Sales AX Consulting, which builds AI agents tailored to each customer's operations; Sales AI Products, ready-to-use agents for standard tasks; and Sales AI Agent OS, the platform powering the agents.

Why now? Global Brain said it decided to invest again after highly recognizing the company's management team, AI development capabilities, implementation track record, and market potential in the sales tech sector.

The signal: AI agents built for specific business functions — here, sales — are drawing repeat backing from established investors. Global Brain says it will provide business collaboration support to help Knowledge Work grow its value.

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