SmartNews
PrivateLast Round
IPO
10/1/2026
Total Funding Raised
$479.5M
Company Overview
SmartNews is a media technology company that utilizes machine learning algorithms to curate and deliver the latest trending news stories across various categories, including business, technology, lifestyle, entertainment, sports, and world news.
Sector
Media, Entertainment & Gaming
Verticals
News & Media, Digital Advertising, NLP & Conversational AI, Personalization, Subscription Commerce
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Revenue Share, Freemium
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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SmartNews Comps
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SmartNews Funding Rounds
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| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO | 10/1/2026 | ||||
| Debt | 1/9/2024 | ||||
| Series F | 9/15/2021 | ||||
| Series E | 11/18/2019 | ||||
| Series D | 7/8/2016 | ||||
Series C | 3/31/2015 |
Key People
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SmartNews Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| GLOBIS Capital Partners | Series E, Series C, Series A |
| Development Bank of Japan | Series D |
| Japan Post Capital | Series E |
| Princeville Capital | Series F |
| Princeville Global | Series F |
| Japan CoInvest | Series D |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. | IPO |
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- Oct 1, 2026
Completed an Initial Public Offering.
SmartNews Filings
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