SmartNews, the Japanese news discovery app that has amassed 20 million global monthly active users, has raised $28 million in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $1.1 billion, executives tell Axios.
How many people use SmartNews?
15 million monthly active users globally
It considers users' likes and clicks, and other behavior to generate suggestions. SmartNews also applies political balancing algorithms to ensure multiple viewpoints are expressed on important topics.
Who finances SmartNews?
Image Credits: SmartNews
The funding was led by Japan Post Capital Co. and ACA Investments, with participation from Globis Capital Partners Co., Dentsu and D.A. Consortium. This includes the $28 million that SmartNews announced in August, and it brings the startup's total funding to $182 million.
Is SmartNews part of Google?
SmartNews Joins Google App's Now Third-Party Platform to Deliver Trending News at the Right Moment on Android Devices. Summary: SmartNews, the #1 News App in Japan and U.S. on Google Play, is a launch partner for Now cards in the Google app.
How do I get rid of SmartNews?
On your Android phone:
- Tap the menu … > Settings > New tab page.
- Select region and language, or toggle Show my news feed off, or change your news source.
How do I block SmartNews?
Log into SmartNews Insights. Click “Current Status” in the left sidebar. Browse through the list of your articles currently being delivered to SmartNews users. When you find the article you want to stop, click the Stop button.
Is SmartNews ipo?
SmartNews is now looking ahead to an IPO, but is unlikely to present one before next year, according to people familiar with the matter.
Where is SmartNews located?
SmartNews has offices in Tokyo, San Francisco, and New York. Join our international culture—smart work, smart people and a global mission to bring quality information to the world. Travel between our amazing offices in the U.S. and Japan, and collaborate with coworkers from around the world.
Is SmartNews a good app?
SmartNews is an excellent free alternative to other popular news apps.” Notifications for breaking news stories. 300+ top US & World news publications. Fetch trending news and read news offline.
Is SmartNews a free app?
SmartNews (iOS|Android) is a free newsreader that lets you browse the latest headlines across several different news categories with an elegant swipeable interface.
Can I get SmartNews on my phone?
Download the free SmartNews app for iOS and Android here.
Does SmartNews use algorithms?
The SmartNews news discovery experience is unique in its focus on countering “fake news” through machine learning. Not just through algorithms, but by a process of curation both using machine language and trusted journalism sources.
What is the most reliable news app?
The best news apps
- Apple News for affordable access to the top news stories.
- Google News for access to a wide range of free articles.
- Flipboard for a personally curated news app.
- Ground News for identifying political bias.
- NewsBreak for a well-rounded news app with no paywalls.
- Yahoo News for a video news app.
Which news app is best in India?
Best indian news apps
- Dailyhunt.
- Google Play Newsstand.
- Inshorts.
- Sandesh.
- NDTV.
- Aaj Tak.
- News by The Times of India Newspaper.
- The Hindu.
What's the best free news app?
Google News
If you're already relying on headlines from the "News" section on Google Search on desktop you'll probably fit right in with the search engine's news app. Google News is accessible to anyone and is free to use with your Google account.
Is Apple News worth the money?
If you're into basic news and headlines, Apple News alone should suffice. But those who were planning on subscribing to several paywalls that are included in Apple News+ and already use the app consistently, it's completely worth it.
Which is the fastest news app in India?
- DailyHunt. DailyHunt is one of the most popular news hunt apps in India that delivers hyperlocal news to you in a matter of a few clicks. ...
- Inshorts. The Inshorts app has been adjudged one of the top news apps that are available anywhere. ...
- Way2News. ...
- NewsPoint. ...
- Lokal App. ...
- Opera News. ...
- Hindi News Live TV. ...
- Public Vibe.
Which is best short news app in India?
Top 5 Best Android News App for Indians — 2019
- Inshorts — 60 words News summary.
- TOI — News by The Times of India Newspaper — Latest News.
- JioNews — Live TV, Cricket, Magazines, Newspapers.
- Dailyhunt (Newshunt)- Cricket, News, Videos.
- One News — 1000+ NewsPaper & Latest News, Multilanguage support.
Is Times of India a good NewsPaper?
In the Brand Trust Report India study 2019, The Times of India was rated as the most trusted English newspaper in India. Reuters rated The Times of India as India's most trusted media news brand in a survey.
What is Feedly?
Answer. Feedly is an RSS feed reader and news aggregator that allows you to organize, read, and share content from your favorite sites. To create a Feedly account go to and click the GET STARTED FOR FREE button. You can sign up for Feedly with an existing Facebook or Google account.
