Rakuten
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About Rakuten
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1997
Overview
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Rakuten's collaboration with LangChain enhances AI-driven tools for better user experience.
- Autonomous delivery robots from Avride may reduce costs and improve urban delivery efficiency.
- Real Open RAN Licensing Program opens new revenue streams through global partnerships.
What critics are saying
- Alibaba's 'TAO' platform could erode Rakuten's market share in e-commerce.
- Regulatory hurdles may delay the deployment of autonomous delivery robots in Tokyo.
- AI investments may not yield immediate returns, impacting short-term financial performance.
What makes Rakuten unique
- Rakuten Viki's co-production with Studio N highlights its unique content creation capabilities.
- Rakuten's Real Open RAN program democratizes RAN technology, setting it apart in telecom.
- Rakuten AI 2.0 positions the company as a leader in Japanese language AI models.
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Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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↑ 0%Rakuten Viki announces new K-drama co-production with Studio N: MY Girlfriend is The Man!
At the IDR User Forum 2024, held on December 13 in Tokyo, Rakuten once again demonstrated its commitment to advancing the future of AI by fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Rakuten Symphony launched the Real Open RAN Licensing Program last year with the goal to democratize global RAN technology.
To meet growing demand for autonomous delivery and enhance the service, Rakuten has introduced state-of-the-art robots from Avride, a U.S.-based leader in autonomous delivery technology, in addition to its existing fleet.
In October 2024, Alibaba launched its cross-border e-commerce platform, "TAO," to compete with Amazon and Rakuten.
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About Rakuten
Industries
Consumer Software
Consumer Goods
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1997
Rakuten is Hiring for 21 Jobs on Simplify!
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