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Advertising Startups

Updated August 2026

Companies in the advertising sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,071 recently funded advertising companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,071
Total Funding
$633.8M
Avg Funding
$25.4M
Global Reach
7
countries

Top Cities for Advertising

Hamburg
Paris
Chattanooga
Sanford
Bellevue
London

Recently Funded Companies

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Hamburg, Germany

AppLike develops apps for all mobile devices and provides mobile advertising, app recommendation, and innovative B2B solutions.

$105.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Audion transforms audio advertising into scalable performance with AI-driven optimization.

$15.0M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chattanooga, United States

The House is a 'what's going on tonight' app at the best restaurants and bars in town.

$325K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sanford, United States

Voxie is a conversational AI text marketing company helping businesses connect with and learn from their customers to drive more revenue.

$15.2M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Bellevue, United States

iSpot.tv provides real-time TV ad data and analytics by connecting TV impressions to business outcomes for major TV advertisers.

$325.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

The Attention Exchange is an advertising platform that helps advertisers to connect with consumers using real-time banking data.

$873K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Palo Alto, United States

Distributed Media Lab is a web content distribution platform that connects publishers with audiences via frictionless content experiences.

$32K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockport, United Kingdom

AI based SaaS /HaaS enabling a distributed network of autonomous robots to work cooperatively with humans in Sports Technology applications.

$752K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Favikon is an AI-powered Influencer Marketing Platform to find, analyze & manage creators & influencers.

Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Aonic is a diversified video gaming group supporting high-quality, mid-sized studios across PC, console, VR, and mobile platforms.

$29.4M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Frankfurt, Germany

&Charge is the only European platform combining smart user engagement with value-added services around EV charging

$5.9M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Split helps influencers share affiliate links that actually convert by enabling them to "split" affiliate commissions with their followers.

$540K raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

OpenSponsorship is online platform solely focused on allowing brands to Search, Connect and Sponsor opportunities within professional sports

Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Francisco, United States

Mutiny helps B2B companies generate pipeline and revenue from their target accounts through AI-powered personalized web experiences.

Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Munich, Germany

The Digital Demand Aggregator acquires Content Websites and scales them by leveraging custom tech, growth playbooks & portfolio synergies.

$6.5M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Jamestown, United States

SlickText is the #1 rated SMS marketing platform. We help businesses connect with their customers through texting.

$7.6M raised
Apr 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Ridgefield, United States

Domotics RE-Technologies aims to create something unique that addresses the challenges faced in the real estate industry.

$445K raised
Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Experify is a SaaS solution to drive conversions for ecommerce brands, by connecting undecided shoppers with already existing customers.

$4.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Paris, France

Tempr predicts the future of mobile advertising revenues to maximize the return on Ad spending.

$5.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

São Paulo, Brazil

Keep.i is an innovative digital media intelligence platform.

$1.1M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Sheridan, United States

Clipster is a creator marketing platform that connects brands and artists with content creators for performance-based campaigns.

$500K raised
Apr 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Seattle, United States

Ampd Connects Brand Media to Retail Commerce for Enterprise CPG

Apr 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Glewee combines influencer search and discovery, relationship management, campaign planning, and reporting to help brands.

$9.0M raised
Apr 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

OnFolio helps investors buy and operate content websites for profit.

$100.0M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

Oddsguard is a browser-based odds comparison tool that overlays real-time sportsbook pricing directly within the user’s betting experience.

$1.6M raised
Apr 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Advertising Startup Ecosystem

The advertising sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Advertising

Advertising companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The advertising sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Advertising Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 1,071 advertising companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$25.4M
Total Funding Tracked
$633.8M
Countries Represented
7

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Advertising

1.Paris
3 companies$20.0M
2.New York
2 companies$540K
3.Hamburg
1 companies$105.0M
4.Chattanooga
1 companies$325K
5.Sanford
1 companies$15.2M

Related Industries

Companies in the advertising sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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