smartnews
SmartNews is a leading news aggregation app dedicated to delivering quality, trusted news to millions, using advanced technology alongside human curation to ensure the best news experience.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Japan
- CEO
- Kaisei Hamamoto
About
What started as a small initiative to enhance news consumption has transformed into a global platform, SmartNews, about delivering quality information directly to the hands of millions. Founded in 2012 by Kaisei Hamamoto and Ken Suzuki, the company emerged from a vision to create a space where people could feel good about being informed without the noise and confusion often associated with traditional news media. Over the years, SmartNews has harnessed the power of advanced AI technology combined with the expertise of veteran news professionals to curate a unique news reading experience that caters to a diverse audience. With its robust partnerships with over 3,000 publishers worldwide, SmartNews has scaled up significantly, providing tailored news coverage across more than 200 local news sites, ensuring that every user receives pertinent information relevant to their interests and contexts. Today, SmartNews stands as a beacon of integrity in the media landscape, dedicated to maintaining readers informed and engaged while addressing the challenges of misinformation and media bias. This journey reflects the commitment of the SmartNews team to pursue excellence in news delivery, making them a trusted source in an increasingly complex information ecosystem.