SmartNewsrevenue, valuation & funding
Machine Learning SoftwareTokyo, JapanFounded 2012CEO Ken Suzuki
SmartNews is a news aggregation and discovery platform that uses machine learning algorithms to curate news articles from various sources. The company was founded in 2012 in Japan and has since expanded its operations to the United States.
SmartNews revenue
SmartNews has not published its revenue. GetLatka estimates it at about $104.5M a year (June 2025).
| As of | Revenue | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | $23.2M | – |
| Jun 2025 | $104.5MEST. | GetLatka estimate |
– source not recorded
SmartNews valuation
SmartNews is privately held, so there is no SmartNews stock to buy. Investors valued it at $2B in its September 2021 Series F.
Valuation history$2B Series F 2021$1.2B Series E 2019
SmartNews funding rounds & investors
SmartNews has raised $427.8M across six rounds since 2013. The latest was a $230M Series F in September 2021.
| Date | Round | Raised | Valuation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Series F | $230M | $2B | about.smartnews.com |
| Nov 2019 | Series E | $92M | $1.2B | about.smartnews.com |
| Aug 2019 | Series E | $28M | – | TechCrunch |
| Jul 2016 | Series D | $38M | – | prweb.com |
| Aug 2014 | Series B | $36M | – | business.smartnews.com |
| Aug 2013 | Funding round | $3.8M | – | – |
| Total raised | $427.8M |
SmartNews CEO, founders & employees
Ken Suzuki founded SmartNews in 2012 and runs it as CEO. SmartNews has 519 employees (December 2024, LinkedIn), down from 592 a year earlier.
- Ken SuzukiCo-founder & CEO
All 7 headcount readings, with sources
| As of | Employees | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 519 | |
| Oct 2024 | 592 | |
| Dec 2023 | 592 | |
| Jul 2023 | 592 | – |
| Dec 2022 | 685 | |
| Dec 2021 | 578 | |
| Apr 2021 | 351 | – |
SmartNews FAQ
How much money does SmartNews make?
SmartNews has not published its revenue. GetLatka estimates about $104.5M a year (June 2025).
How much is SmartNews worth?
Companies don't publish a net worth. The closest figure is SmartNews' valuation: $2B, set in Sep 2021.
Who owns SmartNews?
SmartNews is privately held by its founders, employees and investors.
Is SmartNews publicly traded?
No. SmartNews is a private company, so its shares are not listed on a stock exchange.
How much funding has SmartNews raised?
$427.8M across 6 rounds; the latest was a $230M Series F in September 2021.
Who is the CEO of SmartNews?
Ken Suzuki, a co-founder.
Who founded SmartNews?
Ken Suzuki, in 2012.
How many employees does SmartNews have?
About 519 as of December 2024 (LinkedIn).
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How this page is sourced
10 from public sources · 1 estimate. Founder figures link to the second they were said; public figures name their source; estimates are marked EST. and say whose they are. Not financial advice.
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