Japan/Asia Long-Short, LightStream Research

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Japan/Asia Long-Short

Long-Short Analysis on Japan, Asia and the World

LightStream Research

LightStream conducts quantitatively rigorous and data-driven analysis with a focus on Japan and Asia.

We consistently cover the Tech, Consumer and Industrial sectors, and provide ECM and Events coverage more broadly.

We supplement traditional qualitative insights from company relationships with a robust quantitative foundation that examines as much historical data as is available.
We further refine the accuracy of our insights and calls through the use of alternative data to flesh out current trends, and through a valuation framework that emphasises non-superficial peer group selection and a proper attempt to understand the metrics and changes that have driven security valuations in the past.

Private Capital Markets

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<li>SmartNews is a news aggregation app using an advertising-based business model originally established in Japan in 2012 with an expansion into the US market in 2014. </li>
<li>The company is interesting in that it funds initiatives to improve the quality of investigative journalism and address problems arising from social media such as increasing polarisation. </li>
<li>However, what truly piques our interest is its demonstrated success in the US which remains unusual for Japanese software companies.</li>
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SmartNews is a news aggregation app using an advertising-based business model originally established in Japan in 2012 with an expansion into the US market in 2014. 
The company is interesting in that it funds initiatives to improve the quality of investigative journalism and address problems arising from social media such as increasing polarisation. 
However, what truly piques our interest is its demonstrated success in the US which remains unusual for Japanese software companies.


SmartNews – Potentially A Global Champion?

Japan

SmartNews Inc. develops applications software. The Comapny develops mobile software and other related software. SmartNews also provides internet development and management services.

SmartNews (1046402D JP)

SmartNews – Potentially A Global Champion?

SmartNews is a news aggregation app using an advertising-based business model originally established in Japan in 2012 with an expansion into the US...

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