augment AI Challenges New Smartwatch Development via Sony Bank GATE Crowdfunding

augment AI Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Director: Teppei Tsushima; hereinafter 'augment AI') announces that a fundraising campaign for the 'wena support fund,' with the company as the operator, is scheduled to begin on 'Sony Bank GATE,' an investment-based crowdfunding platform operated by Sony Bank Inc., in connection with the new-generation smartwatch 'wena X' currently under development. Through this initiative, augment AI aims to accelerate business growth and product commercialization. The official Sony Bank GATE website features details of the fund, an overview of the wena business, and 'story' content including an interview with Representative Tsushima. : https://sonybank.jp/products/sbg/pj/20250008/ About Sony Bank GATE: Sony Bank GATE is an investment-based crowdfunding platform that supports companies challenging themselves to create new markets or solve social issues through 'asset management x empathy/support.' It focuses on the 'story' behind the business, allowing investors to support challenges based on empathy. Comment from Sony Bank Representative: Sony Bank GATE aims to connect challenging companies with supporters who resonate with their vision. We feel a sense of destiny in welcoming wena's new chapter through this platform, as the original wena project was born from the Sony Group's 'First Flight' service. We hope this fund gathers much empathy and moves the challenge to the next stage. Positioning of this Press Release: This release is for informational purposes regarding the business and development background of augment AI and is not intended as a solicitation for specific financial products. Please check the official Sony Bank website for details. About augment AI Inc.: augment AI was founded by the development team that led the wena business, having inherited trademarks and patents from Sony Group Corporation. We continue to promote this project while maintaining the aesthetics and philosophy of wena. Company Name: augment AI Inc. Representative: Teppei Tsushima, Representative Director & CEO Headquarters: Tokyo Capital: 65,500,000 JPY Established: July 18, 2025 URL: https://wena.jp/