Fresh funding is accelerating the use of drones and artificial intelligence to tackle public-health challenges across Africa. SORA Technology has raised an additional $2.5 million in the second close of its late-seed funding round, pushing its total funding to about $7.3 million.
The latest raise follows a $4.8 million round completed in March 2025 and attracted new investors, including Daiwa House Group Investment Limited Partnership, Central Japan Innovative Research Fund I, and UNERI Capital Fund Series I. Existing shareholders also participated, signaling growing confidence in the company’s Africa-focused health and climate solutions.
The new capital marks a shift from pilot projects to large-scale deployment, as many African countries continue to deal with gaps in healthcare infrastructure. SORA’s model combines drone technology and AI with local public-health systems to improve disease surveillance, response, and prevention.
Founded in 2018, the company applies drones, satellites, and artificial intelligence to infectious-disease control and environmental monitoring. Its malaria programme uses drones to target mosquito breeding areas and AI tools to forecast outbreaks, allowing health authorities to respond more efficiently.
SORA Technology has deployed its solutions in more than 10 African countries, including Ghana, Kenya, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It works closely with governments, research institutions, and international organisations, including partnerships with the World Health Organization in Mozambique.
Beyond healthcare, the company’s technology is also used in agriculture, mining, and environmental monitoring. With the new funding, SORA plans to expand operations across Africa, strengthen collaborations with governments and global institutions, and further improve its AI and drone systems.