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SmartNews

Tokyo, Japan
Last funding
$230.0M
Series FSep 2021

SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.

About SmartNews

How much funding has SmartNews raised?

SmartNews has raised $230.0M in total funding. The most recent round was Series F. The last funding was announced in September 2021.

Who are SmartNews's investors?

SmartNews's investors include JIC Venture Growth Investments, SMBC Venture Capital, Atomico, Globis Capital Partners, mixi.

Where is SmartNews headquartered?

SmartNews is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.

What does SmartNews do?

SmartNews is a news app that helps users find quality news beyond the filter bubble.

What stage is SmartNews at?

SmartNews is at the Series F stage.

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"SmartNews — Funding & Investors." VCBacked, September 15, 2021, https://www.vcbacked.co/company/smartnews. Accessed July 19, 2026.
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VCBacked. (2021). SmartNews — Funding & Investors. Retrieved July 19, 2026, from https://www.vcbacked.co/company/smartnews
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