SmartNews

Software Development • Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, Japan • 501-1000 Employees

Company overview

Headquarters	神宮前6-25-16, Tokyo, Japan 1500001, JP
Phone number	+81357285596
Website	smartnews.com
SIC	737
Keywords	Mobile App Development, Ad Network, News, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Machine Learning, Publishers, Advertisers, Mobile News
Founded	2012
Employees	501-1000
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Key Contacts at SmartNews

Emi Kolawole

Senior Director Of Technology Operations & Chief Of Staff To The Cto

Takashi Michael Matsuo

Director Of Communications

Alice Albrecht

Sr. Director Ai Product Management

K Iwasaki

Director Of Product Management

Imaji Kazuya

Director Of Ad Business

Eric Dong

Product Director - Ads Foundation Including Model, Signals, Bidding, Targeting, Objective, Auction

Kenjiro Bani

Director, Strategic Alliances Division

Daisuke Yamada

Director, Head Of Strategic Agency Sales Interim In Charge Of Large Agencies

Kaisei Hamamoto

Co-Founder And Ceo

Yuya Machida

Director

SmartNews Email Formats

SmartNews uses 2 email formats. The most common is {first name}.{last name} (e.g., john.doe@smartnews.com), used 73.3% of the time.

Format	Example	Percentage
{first name}.{last name}	john.doe@smartnews.com	73.3%
{first initial}.{last name}	j.doe@smartnews.com	26.7%

About SmartNews

Created to deliver high-quality news from a wide variety of trusted publishers in one place, the SmartNews team works tirelessly to help readers feel good about being informed. Since the beginning, our mission has been clear: to deliver the world's quality information to the people who need it. We firmly believe that valuable, reliable news should be accessible to everyone. Utilizing cutting-edge AI technology alongside the expertise of seasoned news professionals, the SmartNews app is used by millions of people, earning thousands of 5-star ratings. Behind our success stands a diverse and passionate global team working to provide a well-rounded and comprehensive news experience for every reader. Curious about joining our world-class team? Explore career opportunities and stay updated on the latest by following our page.

SmartNews revenue & valuation

Annual revenue	$15,000,000
Revenue per employee	$28,000
Estimated valuation?This valuation is estimated based on industry average for the Software Development industry and current estimated revenues	$48,000,000
Total funding	$230,000,000

Employees by Management Level

Total employees: 501-1000

Seniority

Employees

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Manager

Senior

Employees by Department

SmartNews has 349 employees across 16 departments.

Departments

Number of employees

Funding Data

Explore SmartNews's funding history, including investment rounds, total capital raised, and key backers.

Funding Date	Round	Amount	Link to Article
2021-10-15	8	$230,000,000

Funding Insights

$230,000,000

Total funding amount

$230,000,000

Most recent funding amount

Number of funding rounds

SmartNews Tech Stack

Discover the technologies and tools that power SmartNews's digital infrastructure, from frameworks to analytics platforms.

Redux

JavaScript frameworks

Amazon SES

Node.js

Programming languages

Google Sign-in

Authentication

HTTP/2

Miscellaneous

Tailwind CSS

UI frameworks

PWA

Miscellaneous

Express

Web frameworks

Zendesk

Documentation

Twitter Ads

Advertising

Apple iCloud Mail

Webmail

HSTS

Security

Frequently asked questions

SmartNews is located in Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo, JP.

You can reach SmartNews at +81357285596.

SmartNews was founded in 2012, making it 14 years old. The company has established itself as a significant player in its industry over this time.

SmartNews has approximately 501-1000 employees. The company continues to grow its workforce to support its business operations and expansion.

SmartNews has raised a total of $230,000,000 across 1 funding rounds. This investment has helped the company grow and expand its operations.