Mobiles Republic is an internet startup founded in 2008 that aims to revolutionize the way users consume news on smartphones and tablets. The company's slogan "Discover the world's news at your fingertips, personalized and powered by innovative smart search technology, from globally renowned sources" encapsulates its mission. Collaborating with over 800 leading global and regional news outlets including Associated Press, The Huffington Post, Elle, Al Jazeera, The Financial Times, and The Guardian, Mobiles Republic provides a range of widely-used mobile apps such as News Republic®, Appy Geek™, Appy Gamer™, Sports Republic™, and GlamLife™.
One of its core strengths lies in its unique multilingual and localization smart search technology, TagNav®, which offers personalized news tailored to individual interests across more than 1,000,000 topics. Moreover, the company has been at the forefront of technology advancements in the mobile ecosystem, evidenced through its collaboration with companies like AOL and CBS Interactive. Notably, Mobiles Republic's technology powers innovations such as BlinkFeed™, the content interface on HTC One smartphones.
The most recent notable investment in the company was a $6.00M Series B investment on 23 October 2013, led by Creathor Ventures, Intel Capital, and XAnge. Headquartered in Bordeaux Cedex, France, Mobiles Republic's commitment to advancing mobile technology and delivering personalized news experiences positions it as a promising player in the digital news space, attracting attention from both users and investors alike.
