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Founded Year

2012

Stage

Debt | Alive

Total Raised

$479.06M

Valuation

$0000 

Last Raised

$69.46M | 9 mos ago

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About SmartNews

SmartNews provides a news application platform. It offers politics, sports, world news, and entertainment news. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Tokyo, Japan.

Headquarters Location

6-25-16 Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku Ichigo Jingumae Building 2F

Tokyo, 150-0001,

Japan

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    SmartNews Patents

    SmartNews has filed 6 patents.

    The 3 most popular patent topics include:

    • meteorological data and networks
    • oceanography
    • social networking services
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    12/9/2020

    4/30/2024

    Natural language processing, Computational linguistics, Social networking services, Knowledge representation, Database management systems

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    4/30/2024

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    Latest SmartNews News

    Alvarium Tiedemann A : AlTi Tiedemann Global Announces Partnership with Leading Tech Investor Hiro Tamura Press Release May 1, 2024

    May 1, 2024

    Alvarium Tiedemann A : AlTi Tiedemann Global Announces Partnership with Leading Tech Investor Hiro Tamura Press Release May 1, 2024 May 01, 2024 at 08:33 am EDT Share NEW YORK, NY, May 1, 2024 - AlTi Global, Inc. ("AlTi" or "AlTi Tiedemann Global") (NASDAQ: ALTI), a leading independent global wealth manager with over $70 billion in combined assets, today announces a new partnership with leading technology investor Hiro Tamura, formerly Managing Partner at Atomico, to collaborate on a new flagship growth equity strategy investing in private growth-stage sector-defining technology companies. The partnership agreement between AlTi and Yuma Crossing Capital Advisors, LLP ("Yuma"), an entity newly formed by Hiro Tamura, combines AlTi's experience as an established allocator to leading private market funds with Hiro's track record in technology investing. The AlTi-Yuma strategy will focus on identifying, investing in and supporting some of the most prominent private technology companies across the US, Europe and Asia. The new partnership further expands AlTi's strategic alternatives platform into the technology space, as part of a clear commitment to providing access to innovative and differentiated investment opportunities within its comprehensive range of wealth management services and solutions. Hiro has over 27 years of experience advising and investing in technology companies around the world. He helped scale one of the largest founder-led, independent venture capital funds in Europe and led investments into category defining companies like Gympass, Messagebird, Aiven, Sorare, Compass, MasterClass, Smartnews and numerous other companies during his career in technology investing. Hiro has served on over a dozen boards and ranked #15 and #24 in the Forbes Midas List Europe in 2020 and 2021, respectively. As part of a full spectrum of wealth management services and solutions, AlTi has a long-standing model of successfully partnering with leading fund managers in line with increasing client demand for alternatives. AlTi gains access to expertise and compelling investment opportunities in different markets and sectors, and our fund manager partners benefit from AlTi's global reach and access, institutional leverage, market intelligence and operational capabilities. Kevin Moran, President and Chief Operating Officer of AlTi Tiedemann Global, commented: "AlTi's strategy is to become the leading global independent wealth manager with strategic and targeted expertise in alternatives. We are committed to bringing our clients innovative investment opportunities and I am delighted to expand our capabilities into the highly compelling growth tech sector through our partnership with Hiro." "We are delighted that Hiro has chosen to partner with AlTi. He is an industry leading expert with a proven track record of investing in sector-defining tech companies. I look forward to the growth opportunity this partnership will unlock in a sector which is shaping our collective future as tectonic shifts in technology continue to drive innovation." Hiro Tamura, Managing Director of Yuma Crossing Capital Advisors, LLP, commented: "I am fortunate to be partnering with AlTi at a time when technology continues to drive innovation and create significant value for stakeholders. AlTi's successful track record of partnering with leading fund managers, coupled with its global platform and extensive expertise, makes AlTi a clear partner of choice in building a leading technology investment platform. This partnership reflects AlTi's commitment to be at the forefront of private investments in technology, supporting the next generation of sector-defining entrepreneurs." About AlTi AlTi is a leading independent global wealth and alternatives manager providing entrepreneurs, multi-generational families, institutions, and emerging next-generation leaders with fiduciary capabilities as well as alternative investment strategies and advisory services. AlTi's comprehensive offering is underscored by a commitment to impact or values-aligned investing. The firm currently manages or advises on over $70 billion in combined assets and has an expansive network with approximately 480 professionals across three continents. For more information, please visit us at www.alti-global.com Forward-Looking Statements Some of the statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "estimate," "expect," "future," "intend," "may," "plan" and "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management's current plans, estimates and expectations and are inherently uncertain. The inclusion of any forward-looking information in this press release should not be regarded as a representation that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, global and domestic market and business conditions, successful execution of business and growth strategies and regulatory factors relevant to our business, as well as assumptions relating to our operations, financial results, financial condition, business prospects, growth strategy and liquidity and the risks and uncertainties described in greater detail under "Risk Factors" included in AlTi Global's registration statement on Form 10-K filed March 22, 2024, and in the subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as such factors may be updated from time to time. We undertake no obligation to revise or update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by law. Contacts

    SmartNews Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

    • When was SmartNews founded?

      SmartNews was founded in 2012.

    • Where is SmartNews's headquarters?

      SmartNews's headquarters is located at 6-25-16 Jingūmae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo.

    • What is SmartNews's latest funding round?

      SmartNews's latest funding round is Debt.

    • How much did SmartNews raise?

      SmartNews raised a total of $479.06M.

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      Investors of SmartNews include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking, ACA Investments, SMBC Venture Capital, JIC Venture Growth Investments, Green Co-Invest and 18 more.

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