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The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is one of the eleven ministries of Japan that compose part of the executive branch of the government of Japan.
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MEXT at a glance
MEXT is a government company headquartered in United States. It has raised at least $73.1M across the 4 funding rounds on record, 3 of them with a disclosed amount. Its most recent funding round closed in November 2025. Xcout tracks 5 named people at MEXT, including GARY SMERDON (Chief Executive Officer).
MEXT leadership
- GARY SMERDONChief Executive Officer
- Mujeeb IjazFounder and CEO
- GARY SMERDONExecutive Officer
- Michael BermanExecutive Officer
- Christopher RustDirector
MEXT funding rounds
At least $73.1M raised across the 4 rounds on record (3 with a disclosed amount). Every round on record:
| Date | Round | Amount | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Undisclosed | 8 named | |
| Series B | $2.4M | 8 named | |
| SEC Form D filing | $8.2M | — | |
| Convertible Note | $62.5M | 6 named |
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- 5 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- 4 funding rounds with the investors in each, and who they co-invest with
- 1 corporate event with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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