Japanese food delivery app to raise $726m to battle Uber

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Japan's Demaecan said it will raise 80 billion yen ($726 million) as its battle with key rival Uber heats up. (Photo by Toshiki Sasazu) 

WATARU SUZUKI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Demaecan, a Japanese food delivery company backed by messaging app Line, on Monday said it will raise 80 billion yen ($726 million) in a move likely to intensify the cash-burning battle with its key rival Uber.

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