Japan's SmartNews secures $230m Series F
Japan-based news app SmartNews has achieved a valuation of $2 billion on closing a $230 million Series F round featuring US-based Princeville Capital and Woodline Partners as well as several local investors.
New local backers include Japan Investment Corporation-backed JIC Venture Growth Investments, Green Co-Invest Investment, and Yamauchi-No.10 Family Office, which was launched by the founding family of...
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