SmartNews
PrivateLast Round
IPO
Oct 1, 2026
Est. Valuation
$2B
Total Funding Raised
$479.4M
Momentum
Top 1%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
SmartNews operates in Media, Entertainment & Gaming and is based in Tokyo. Its latest recorded funding round was a Debt round in January 2024.
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, Personalization, NLP & Conversational AI
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Freemium, Subscription SaaS
AI Layer
Application
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SmartNews Comparables
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| Company | Similarity | Market Cap |
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| Alphabet Inc. | 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 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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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 Global | Series F |
| Japan CoInvest | Series D |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Co., Ltd. | IPO |
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Market signals
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- Oct 1, 2026
Completed an Initial Public Offering.
- Aug 26, 2026
New map app, Wanderland, set to launch in August 2026.
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SmartNews Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SmartNews's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is SmartNews a public or private company?
SmartNews is a private company.
What is the current stock price of SmartNews?
SmartNews is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks SmartNews's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is SmartNews worth (valuation)?
SmartNews's valuation is estimated at $2.0B based on funding round data.
Can I buy SmartNews stock?
SmartNews shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was SmartNews's last funding round?
SmartNews's most recent funding round was IPO on October 1, 2026.
Who are the main investors in SmartNews?
Key investors in SmartNews include GLOBIS Capital Partners, Development Bank of Japan, Japan Post Capital, GREE Ventures, Princeville Global.
Will SmartNews IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for SmartNews.
How can I track SmartNews secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in SmartNews's shares on secondary markets.