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 autonomous robots could reduce costs and improve delivery efficiency in Japan.
- Rakuten Viki's co-production with Studio N could expand its content library and subscriber base.
- Japan's e-commerce market growth presents an opportunity for Rakuten to expand its market share.
What critics are saying
- Alibaba's 'TAO' platform could impact Rakuten's market share in Japan's e-commerce sector.
- Autonomous delivery robots may face regulatory challenges and public acceptance issues.
- Rakuten AI 2.0 could face challenges in adoption and integration within existing systems.
What makes Rakuten unique
- Rakuten Symphony's Real Open RAN program democratizes RAN technology, fostering global innovation.
- Rakuten AI 2.0 positions Rakuten as a leader in Japanese AI development.
- Rakuten NEO's GLOMO Award highlights its leadership in AI-powered IoT solutions.
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Funding
Total Funding
$42.4M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Volunteer Time Off
Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 0%Rakuten Symphony partnered with CYTUR, a South Korean cybersecurity startup, to develop Rakuten Maritime.
Japanese online shopping giant Rakuten Group Inc is considering introducing autonomous mobile robots to deliver goods amid a severe labor shortage in the transportation sector, according to a senior official.
Rakuten NEO, Rakuten Symphony's advanced AI-powered IoT (Internet of Things) solution for automating space management, was awarded Best Mobile Innovation for Digital Life at the Global Mobile (GLOMO) Awards hosted by the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) during MWC Barcelona 2025.
Rakuten Group launched its first Japanese Large Language Model (LLM) and Small Language Model (SLM), named Rakuten AI2.0 and Rakuten AI2.0 mini, respectively.
Rakuten Viki announces new K-drama co-production with Studio N: MY Girlfriend is The Man!
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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 38 Jobs on Simplify!
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