SmartNews
PrivateLast Round
IPO
Oct 1, 2026
Est. Valuation
$2B
Total Funding Raised
$479.4M
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, Digital Publishing, Personalization
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
Historical Pricing
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
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| News Break | 82% | |
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SmartNews Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPO | Oct 1, 2026 | ||||
| Debt | Jan 9, 2024 | ||||
| Series F | Sep 15, 2021 | ||||
| Series E | Nov 18, 2019 | ||||
| Series D | Jul 8, 2016 | ||||
Series C | Mar 31, 2015 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
SmartNews Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| GLOBIS Capital Partners | Series E, Series C, Series B, Series A |
| Development Bank of Japan | Series D |
| Japan Post Capital | Series E |
| GREE Ventures | Series C, Series B |
| Princeville Capital | Series F |
| Princeville Global | Series F |
| Japan CoInvest | Series D |
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- Oct 1, 2026
Completed an Initial Public Offering.
- Sep 15, 2021
$230M round led by Woodline Partners and Princeville Global.
SmartNews Filings
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