Small businesses play an indispensable role in the U.S. economy, employing nearly half of the workforce and contributing 44% of GDP. However, when owners of these economic pillars consider exiting, they often face a dilemma of limited choices. OffDeal, a startup nurtured by the Y Combinator Winter 2024 accelerator, is dedicated to solving this issue through innovative AI technology. OffDeal is co-founded by former investment banker Ori Eldarov and former Meta engineer Alston Lin.

["Sakana AI has announced the successful raising of $30 million in a seed round of financing.", "Investors include prominent firms such as Lux Capital and Khosla Ventures from the U.S., as well as well-known companies like Sony, NTT, and KDDI.", "The company will focus on research and development over the next year or two, exploring AI systems based on smaller 'agent' networks.", "Operating in Tokyo distinguishes Sakana AI from its Silicon Valley competitors, emphasizing the strength of Japan's top AI researchers."]