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Advertising Startups

Updated July 2026

Companies in the advertising sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 1,044 recently funded advertising companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
1,044
Total Funding
$472.8M
Avg Funding
$18.9M
Global Reach
11
countries

Top Cities for Advertising

London
Los Angeles
Singapore
Slough
La Jolla
Vancouver

Recently Funded Companies

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London, United Kingdom

Illuma is contextual advertising technology with an intelligent difference.

$1.5M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

VideoAmp is a software and data company that provides measurement and optimization tools for the advertising ecosystem.

$150.0M raised
Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Singapore, Singapore

90 Seconds is a media production company that offers content creation, video production, livestreaming, and content marketing services.

$11.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Slough, United Kingdom

HadsUp is an online marketplace for out-of-home advertisers.

$700K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

La Jolla, United States

Events.com is an event management platform that manage, market, and monetize low-key fundraisers, massive festivals, and marathons.

$100.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Ad Auris is a narration tool for publishers, enabling written content to be instantly transformed into seamless audio experiences.

Sep 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Redwood City, United States

Viewst develops a digital platform that designs, manages, and publishes digital creative assets.

Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

Supernova is the Social Network for a positive world.

$2.5M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Captive Advertising System

$515K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Milano, Italy

Disrupting the attention economy!

$195K raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dover, United States

Brask is a global AI content company that reimagines content creation and customization by leveraging generative AI technology.

$6.6M raised
Sep 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Carlsbad, United States

Amazon Advertising Automation Software for Amazon Sellers

$300K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Boston, United States

AdaptMX is a Brand Ad Solution to the fast changing digital ad ecosystem.

$12.0M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Sydney, Australia

A network of brands and retailers that allow cross-promotion at checkout to cut the costs of customer acquisition

$15K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Coral Gables, United States

SaaS Advertising Platform for Amazon Sellers

$287K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Berlin, Germany

B2B Tech Platform for Contextual Advertising and Content Monetization: Quality Content, Exclusive Media Sites, Contextual Targeting

$5.9M raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Stockholm, Sweden

Warpin helps brands enter the VR, AR and MR platforms through strategic conceptualization that adds brand value.

$710K raised
Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Clearwater, United States

Digital Media Solutions provides digital performance advertising solutions.

$122.0M raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Vancouver, Canada

Roomvu uses AI to provide ready-made hyper local VIDEOS, that realtors personalize and publish on social media or promote via SMART ads

Sep 2021

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Dublin, Ireland

Contenseo is a copyright exchange that allows copyright holders and individuals looking to reuse their work.

$430K raised
Sep 2024

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Smartfluence is a platform that algorithmically connects brands and advertisers with social media influencers by using machine learning.

$2.1M raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Tokyo, Japan

MyDearest specializes in VR game development and publishing, alongside rights management and merchandising for immersive experiences.

$1.2M raised
Aug 2025

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Simon AI provides an AI-driven CDP that activates live customer and contextual data for 1:1 marketing and journey orchestration.

$54.0M raised
Aug 2023

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Hindsight provides a cookie-less monetization platform for advertisers and publishers.

$75K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Inplace is an influencer marketing platform for offline businesses.

$700K raised
Aug 2022

Founder Contacts

30,000+ verified contacts

Showing 51 to 75 of 1,044 companies

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 1,044 advertising companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$18.9M
Total Funding Tracked
$472.8M
Countries Represented
11

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Advertising

1.New York
4 companies$56.9M
2.London
2 companies$4.1M
3.Vancouver
2 companiesUndisclosed
4.Los Angeles
1 companies$150.0M
5.Singapore
1 companies$11.0M

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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