Lightspeed Europe

Lightspeed Europe is a venture capital firm focused on early-stage and growth investments across various sectors, including consumer, health, and fintech. With its headquarters in Menlo Park, California, and regional offices in Europe, Israel, India, and China, Lightspeed aims to identify and support innovative companies that can disrupt traditional markets. The firm invests in a wide range of industries, such as enterprise technology, e-commerce, software, and biotechnology, providing both equity and debt financing. Lightspeed has a particular interest in technology-led businesses, as well as opportunities in advertising, media, healthcare, education, and retail. Its investment strategy emphasizes the provision of capital along with ongoing consulting and advisory services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses effectively.

Shaurya Aggarwal

Partner

Vaibhav Agrawal

Associate Partner

Moritz Baier-Lentz

Partner and Head of Gaming

Mercedes Bent

Partner

Akshay Bhushan

Venture Partner

Taggart Bonham

Partner

Ashley Brasier

Partner

Guru Chahal

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Yoni Cheifetz

Partner

Amish Desai

Partner

Barry Eggers

Founder and Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

Sam Eisler

Partner

James Ephrati

Partner

Faraz Fatemi

Partner, Consumer

Jack Fowler

Partner

Aaron Frank

Venture Partner

Vivek Gambhir

Venture Partner

Gaurav Gupta

Partner

David Gussarsky

Partner

Lisa Han

Partner

Dat Han

Senior Associate

Rob Horton JD

COO

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Galym Imanbayev

Partner

Nnamdi Iregbulem

Partner

Raviraj Jain

Partner

Arif Janmohamed

Partner

Ansaf Kareem

Partner

Issac Kim

Partner

Harsha Kumar

Associate Partner

Pinn Lawjindakul

Partner

Pachara Lawjindakul

Partner

Jeremy Liew

Partner

Connor Love

Partner

John Luongo

Venture Partner

Natalie Luu

Partner

Naveed Matinfar

Partner

Arsham Memarzadeh

Partner

Michael Mignano

Partner, Consumer

Hemant Mohapatra

Partner

Andrew Moley

Operating Partner and CFO

Tal Morgenstern

Partner

Antoine Moyroud

Partner

Eric O'Brien

Affiliated Partner

Justin Overdorff

Partner

Apoorva Pandhi

Associate

Nicole Quinn

General Partner

Adrian Radu

Partner

Alexander Schmitt

Partner

Shan Shan

Partner

Aditya Sharma

Partner, Growth Equity - India and Asia-Pacific

Justin Shen

Partner

Justin Shen

Partner

Alex Taussig

Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

John Thompson

Venture Partner

Anoushka Vaswani

Partner

Nathan Wu

Partner, Growth

Mark Xu

Partner

Mark Xu

Partner

Jerry Ye

Partner, Data Platform

Past deals in Mobile Advertising

AudioMob

Series A in 2021
AudioMob Limited owns and operates AudioMob Platform, an advertising technology that provides developers display audio advertising to end users who interact with developer property that use the AudioMob Services. AudioMob Limited was formerly known as JUKEBOX TECHNOLOGY LTD and changed its name to AudioMob Limited in July 2019. AudioMob Limited was incorporated in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Alloy

Series C in 2021
Alloy Online is a prominent digital media and marketing company based in New York, catering primarily to the 12-34 demographic. It operates as an e-commerce destination site and apparel cataloger for teens, combining a robust online shopping experience with a highly trafficked community platform that features interactive elements such as email, chat, and social networking. Additionally, Alloy's services include nontraditional media programs that effectively reach targeted consumer segments through various channels, including interactive and display advertising, direct mail, content production, and educational programming. By focusing on entertainment and lifestyle trends, Alloy Online provides its audience with inspiration and recommendations across a range of interests, including shows, movies, health, and fitness.

Curastory

Seed Round in 2021
Curastory is video made simple. We allow content creators to shoot, edit, monetize, and distribute their video content to all of their video channels, like YouTube, IGTV, and FB Watch, for free. Content creators upload videos within our platform to edit where we then match it to brand advertisers for monetization before they distribute the final video to all of their video channels. Brands browse videos in the self-serving ad platform to bid on and advertise through creator-recorded video ad segments. Our ad platform tracks consumer conversions to make sure our brands are seeing high return on their video ad spend and our creators are being paid for their videos everywhere.

Firework

Series A in 2021
Firework is one of the fastest growing interactive video platforms on mobile.

Redpanda

Series A in 2021
Social Media Marketing Platform.

The Nudge

Seed Round in 2020
The Nudge is a mobile application developer based in San Francisco, California, established in 2017. The company offers a platform that helps users explore their city through curated experiences. Subscribers receive text messages featuring personalized suggestions, such as brunch ideas, hiking plans, and detailed information about local coffee venues. This approach encourages individuals to engage with their surroundings and discover new activities, making it easier for them to plan outings and enjoy their local area.

Redpanda

Seed Round in 2020
Social Media Marketing Platform.

Airalo

Seed Round in 2019
Airalo is the world’s first eSIM store for travellers to access over 190+ eSIMs at the most affordable, local rates from around the world, all via eSIM compatible smartphone, tablet or PC. Airalo offers you both connectivity and freedom - you’ll never have to carry multiple SIM cards or change your number again, no matter where you are in the world.

Firework

Series A in 2019
Firework is one of the fastest growing interactive video platforms on mobile.

KERV Interactive

Venture Round in 2019
KERV is a digital advertising platform built on cutting-edge patented technology that identifies objects by their pixel edges in any video stream.

Dote

Series B in 2019
Dote, Inc. operates a mobile shopping application that serves as a virtual mall, catering primarily to Gen Z consumers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the app allows users to connect with social media influencers while exploring and purchasing products from various retailers. Dote facilitates a seamless shopping experience by enabling one-tap purchases, saving payment and shipping details for future transactions. This platform not only promotes branded items but also drives revenue and attracts new users for the associated brands.

Firework

Series A in 2018
Firework is one of the fastest growing interactive video platforms on mobile.

Strala

Seed Round in 2018
Strala is a SaaS technology platform that helps leading brands automate and measure the effectiveness of content and communication across all customer touchpoints. Strala helps organizations define, collect, and unify all customer touchpoint interactions across paid, owned, and earned media. Strala seamlessly integrates with communication platforms and transaction and CRM systems of record to create pinpoint accuracy of insights and measurement. This data creates the foundation of experience data that solves a majority of problems with big data, personalization, attribution, and AI.

CrowdAmp Inc.

Seed Round in 2017
CrowdAmp is a one-to-many messaging platform. We use machine learning to enable scalable communications over text messaging.

Dote

Series A in 2017
Dote, Inc. operates a mobile shopping application that serves as a virtual mall, catering primarily to Gen Z consumers. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, the app allows users to connect with social media influencers while exploring and purchasing products from various retailers. Dote facilitates a seamless shopping experience by enabling one-tap purchases, saving payment and shipping details for future transactions. This platform not only promotes branded items but also drives revenue and attracts new users for the associated brands.

Datorama

Series C in 2016
Datorama’s marketing intelligence platform transforms the way marketers optimize their marketing performance, business impact, and customer loyalty. With Datorama, customers can automatically connect all their disparate marketing tools and reports in one centralized place; access and act on the right cross-channel KPIs, dashboards, reports, and AI-powered insights; and optimize and report on every investment, performance, and outcome across the customer journey. Datorama powers marketing intelligence for thousands of brands, agencies and publishers globally including IBM, Nike, Ticketmaster, Viacom, and Neo@Ogilvy, helping them make smarter marketing decisions everyday. Datorama has a global presence with 16 offices worldwide and was recently named a Gartner Cool Vendor and ranks #35 on the Deloitte Fast 500 list.

Zaihui

Series A in 2016
Zaihui is a SaaS-based company headquartered in China, established in 2015, that specializes in providing marketing automation solutions for local businesses. The platform focuses on member management and enhancing customer loyalty through a range of services, including intelligent precision marketing and customized marketing strategies supported by big data. Zaihui's offerings enable local merchants, particularly in the restaurant sector, to operate more efficiently by utilizing features such as QR code ordering, online payment, and comprehensive membership management. The company's solutions aim to empower small and medium-sized businesses by helping them develop unique branding and effectively engage their customer base.

Eyeview

Series D in 2016
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

BroEx

Series A in 2016
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

BroEx

Seed Round in 2015
OKU TECH builds mobile first solutions for communication needs of different business verticals in India and emerging markets. We believe that WhatsApp and other messaging apps have given the first taste of the connected world to the businesses and they now need better, more precise and specialized solutions.

Zaihui

Seed Round in 2015
Zaihui is a SaaS-based company headquartered in China, established in 2015, that specializes in providing marketing automation solutions for local businesses. The platform focuses on member management and enhancing customer loyalty through a range of services, including intelligent precision marketing and customized marketing strategies supported by big data. Zaihui's offerings enable local merchants, particularly in the restaurant sector, to operate more efficiently by utilizing features such as QR code ordering, online payment, and comprehensive membership management. The company's solutions aim to empower small and medium-sized businesses by helping them develop unique branding and effectively engage their customer base.

Eyeview

Series D in 2014
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Origami Logic

Series B in 2014
Origami Logic, Inc. is a marketing analytics company based in Mountain View, California, established in 2011. The company specializes in providing a marketing signal measurement platform that collects and harmonizes data from various online and offline marketing channels, including web, email, social media, search, and video. This platform enables marketers to analyze and optimize their campaign investments by providing insights into the effectiveness of their marketing efforts. Global brands such as Procter & Gamble, HP, JCPenney, Intel, and Omni Hotels utilize Origami Logic's solutions to unify their marketing data, allowing them to search and organize this information in real-time. By empowering non-technical marketers to understand their marketing performance, Origami Logic helps organizations improve their overall impact. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intuit Inc. since a transaction announced in May 2019.

Phone Warrior

Seed Round in 2013
Phone Warrior is the only comprehensive application which takes care of all your Mobile Spam (Calls as well as SMS) and at the same time empowers you with the caller information through its rich Global Phone directory.

Outbrain

Series E in 2013
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Eyeview

Series C in 2013
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Affirmed Networks

Series C in 2013
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

GCLABS (Gamechanger LABS)

Venture Round in 2012
Backed by some of the most successful investors in the world we are creating the next game changing mobile platform. The platform is made for artist, models, musicians, celebrities, fitness models and other highly influential individuals. We are only selecting a limited number of people for launch. Invites will be limited and only given out to selected individuals.

Origami Logic

Series A in 2012
Origami Logic, Inc. is a marketing analytics company based in Mountain View, California, established in 2011. The company specializes in providing a marketing signal measurement platform that collects and harmonizes data from various online and offline marketing channels, including web, email, social media, search, and video. This platform enables marketers to analyze and optimize their campaign investments by providing insights into the effectiveness of their marketing efforts. Global brands such as Procter & Gamble, HP, JCPenney, Intel, and Omni Hotels utilize Origami Logic's solutions to unify their marketing data, allowing them to search and organize this information in real-time. By empowering non-technical marketers to understand their marketing performance, Origami Logic helps organizations improve their overall impact. The company operates as a subsidiary of Intuit Inc. since a transaction announced in May 2019.

Affirmed Networks

Series B in 2012
Affirmed Networks, Inc. specializes in providing mobile content cloud solutions globally, focusing on virtualization and network functions. Founded in 2010 and based in Acton, Massachusetts, the company offers a range of services including the Affirmed Service Automation Platform, which helps mobile operators streamline service introduction and reduce operational costs. Their solutions encompass a cloud-based virtual network for Internet of Things services, critical data communications for telecommunications, and virtualized Evolved Packet Core solutions for live traffic management. Additionally, Affirmed Networks has developed UnityCloud 5G core, a cloud-native platform designed to facilitate the deployment of 5G networks for mobile operators. The company's innovative approach aims to enhance intelligence and efficiency in mobile data networks.

Skyfire Labs

Series D in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

Duck Duck Moose

Series A in 2012
Duck Duck Moose is an award-winning creator of educational mobile apps for children. Founded in 2008, the company has created 21 top-selling titles and has received 21 Parents’ Choice Awards, 18 Children’s Technology Review Awards, 12 Tech with Kids’ Best Pick App Awards, and a KAPi award for “Best Children’s App” at the International Consumer Electronics Show. Duck Duck Moose is now a subsidiary of Khan Academy, a nonprofit with a mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.

Firework

Series A in 2012
Shanghai Spark Information Technology Co., Ltd. (火花TV) is a Chinese company specialized in the development of mobile internet-based TV series and mobile applications. It offers Firework, a video discovery community that enables users to find videos easily.

Rhythm NewMedia

Venture Round in 2012
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

Skyfire Labs

Series C in 2012
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

WeFi

Venture Round in 2012
Wefi's patented technology provides customers deep and broad insights into app usage, user engagement, behavior, and experience patterns. With the industry's largest mobile usage database - processing billions of records daily - wefi provides its customers with significant competitive Business Intelligence. Wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, brands, application developers and marketers use wefi to improve users' mobile experience, optimize networks, predict data consumption demand, understand consumers' usage patterns and plan better campaigns.

Eyeview

Series B in 2012
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Outbrain

Series D in 2011
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Teads

Private Equity Round in 2011
Teads is a leading player in the digital advertising sector, specializing in outstream video advertising. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company has developed a comprehensive supply side platform that allows publishers and brands to generate and monetize video inventory. This is achieved through a combination of programmatic buying, direct sales strategies, and partnerships with third parties. Teads offers innovative advertising formats and tools, including inRead formats and advanced targeting capabilities, which enhance the user experience while providing premium inventory for advertisers. With a workforce of over 600 employees across 27 global offices, Teads is recognized for its commitment to creating sustainable advertising solutions that respect user engagement. In 2017, the company became part of the Altice Group, further expanding its reach in the media and advertising landscape.

LiveProfile

Series A in 2011
LiveProfile operates as a cross-platform mobile messenger and social network, enabling users to connect with friends and share content in real-time. It supports various devices, including Android, BlackBerry, and iPhone, allowing users to send messages, photos, and videos, as well as post status updates. The platform enhances communication by providing features such as delivery and read receipts, along with indicators showing when a recipient is typing, making interactions feel more immediate and engaging. Through its user-friendly interface, LiveProfile aims to facilitate seamless communication and social connectivity among its users.

MyBuys

Series C in 2011
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.

Outbrain

Series C in 2011
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Teads

Series A in 2010
Teads is a leading player in the digital advertising sector, specializing in outstream video advertising. Founded in 2011 and based in New York, the company has developed a comprehensive supply side platform that allows publishers and brands to generate and monetize video inventory. This is achieved through a combination of programmatic buying, direct sales strategies, and partnerships with third parties. Teads offers innovative advertising formats and tools, including inRead formats and advanced targeting capabilities, which enhance the user experience while providing premium inventory for advertisers. With a workforce of over 600 employees across 27 global offices, Teads is recognized for its commitment to creating sustainable advertising solutions that respect user engagement. In 2017, the company became part of the Altice Group, further expanding its reach in the media and advertising landscape.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series C in 2010
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2010
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Eyeview

Series A in 2010
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Skyfire Labs

Series B in 2009
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

WeFi

Series B in 2009
Wefi's patented technology provides customers deep and broad insights into app usage, user engagement, behavior, and experience patterns. With the industry's largest mobile usage database - processing billions of records daily - wefi provides its customers with significant competitive Business Intelligence. Wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, brands, application developers and marketers use wefi to improve users' mobile experience, optimize networks, predict data consumption demand, understand consumers' usage patterns and plan better campaigns.

Bling Nation

Series A in 2009
Bling Nation is a mobile platform designed to enhance customer engagement and streamline payment processes for businesses. It enables companies to convert their loyal customers into brand advocates while attracting new clientele through social rewards. The platform features unique tap-and-connect capabilities that integrate social media interactions with mobile transactions, allowing businesses to create a seamless experience between online and offline customer interactions during checkout. Additionally, Bling Nation employs technology aimed at reducing payment processing costs, particularly benefiting small banks and businesses.

Outbrain

Series B in 2009
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

Apptera

Debt Financing in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Apptera

Venture Round in 2008
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Eyeview

Seed Round in 2008
Eyeview Inc. develops video advertising technology solutions. It offers brands with ROI on their video advertising spend. It offers VideoIQ, a video platform that provides campaign, data, and media management services, as well as programmatic video creative services. The company also provides lead generation solution for clients in automotive industry that enables brands to drive leads with personalized video ads; in-store solution that leverages past purchase behavior to identify key segments for CPG and shopper marketers; in-store sales solution that enable retail marketers to drive sales; and online booking solution for travel marketers. Eyeview Inc. was founded in 2007 and is based in New York, New York.

Skyfire Labs

Series B in 2008
Skyfire Labs, now part of Opera Software's Network Solutions division following its acquisition in 2013, specializes in mobile video optimization and cloud services. Founded in 2007 and based in Mountain View, California, the company focuses on enhancing the mobile Internet experience for operators and consumers alike. Its key product, the Skyfire Rocket Optimizer, enables bandwidth savings for wireless operators by optimizing image delivery on mobile devices, thereby improving the efficiency of cell tower utilization. Additionally, Skyfire offers a free mobile browser that provides access to rich web media, further contributing to improved quality of experience (QoE) for users. The division is committed to leveraging cloud computing and network functions virtualization (NFV) to enhance mobile monetization capabilities for operators globally.

Outbrain

Series A in 2008
Outbrain (www.outbrain.com) is the leading content discovery platform, reaching a highly engaged audience through distribution on top publisher sites, including CNN, Fox News, Hachette Filipacchi Media, MSNBC and Slate. Outbrain provides publishers a service for recommended links to increase traffic and generate revenue. Outbrain also works with brands and agencies including Starcom, Digitas, Mindshare, American Express, P&G, Colgate-Palmolive, General Mills and Exxon, offering a way to distribute content alongside publisher's own editorial recommendations. Outbrain acquired content recommendation platform Surphace (formerly known as Sphere) in February 2011. Founded in 2006, the company is headquartered in New York with offices in London, San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, DC, Paris, Hamburg and Netanya, Israel, and is backed by Index Ventures, Carmel Ventures, Gemini Israel Funds, GlenRock Israel, Rhodium and Lightspeed Venture Partners.

MyBuys

Series B in 2007
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.

Apptera

Series D in 2007
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

WeFi

Series A in 2007
Wefi's patented technology provides customers deep and broad insights into app usage, user engagement, behavior, and experience patterns. With the industry's largest mobile usage database - processing billions of records daily - wefi provides its customers with significant competitive Business Intelligence. Wireless carriers, cable operators, content providers, brands, application developers and marketers use wefi to improve users' mobile experience, optimize networks, predict data consumption demand, understand consumers' usage patterns and plan better campaigns.

RockYou

Series B in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that operates an in-game video advertising platform designed to connect premium brands with users. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, RockYou has developed a cross-platform video advertising network that includes a variety of game titles across multiple genres for Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. The company previously operated under the name netPickle, Inc. RockYou Media, a part of the company, reaches 68 million monthly viewers and provides brands with engaging content tailored to a multicultural audience. However, on February 13, 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, marking a significant shift in its operational status.

MyBuys

Series A in 2007
MyBuys specializes in cross-channel personalization for retailers, enabling marketers to enhance their effectiveness by understanding individual shopper preferences. The company provides insights that allow retailers to present tailored recommendations and offers across various platforms, including e-commerce sites, email, display ads, mobile devices, and social media. With over 300 clients, including a significant number from the Internet Retailer Top 500, MyBuys focuses on helping retailers increase sales through targeted marketing strategies. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, MyBuys operates as a privately held entity.

RockYou

Series A in 2007
RockYou, Inc. is an interactive media and entertainment company that operates an in-game video advertising platform designed to connect premium brands with users. Founded in 2005 and based in San Francisco, California, RockYou has developed a cross-platform video advertising network that includes a variety of game titles across multiple genres for Facebook, the web, and mobile devices. The company previously operated under the name netPickle, Inc. RockYou Media, a part of the company, reaches 68 million monthly viewers and provides brands with engaging content tailored to a multicultural audience. However, on February 13, 2019, RockYou, Inc. filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, marking a significant shift in its operational status.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series B in 2006
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

99Bill

Series B in 2006
99Bill Corporation provides e-mail and mobile phone number based payment solutions. The company offers bank and prepaid card processing, account refilling, mass payment, data security, and online marketing services. Additionally, it provides automatic reload payment services for online gaming operations. The company partners with Bank of China, China UnionPay, CITIC Industrial Bank, Hua Xia Bank, NetEase, Ourgame, Kingsoft, and NetDragon. 99Bill Corporation was founded in 2005 and is based in Shanghai, China with additional offices in Beijing and Guangzhou, China.

Rhythm NewMedia

Series A in 2005
Rhythm NewMedia specializes in connecting brand advertisers with engaged mobile audiences through the sale and delivery of video, rich media, and immersive advertising formats. The company collaborates with over 50 premium media partners, including notable names such as NBC Universal, CBS, and Sony, to offer advertising within high-quality content across a diverse portfolio exceeding 200 properties. In 2011, Rhythm successfully facilitated campaigns for more than 200 top brand advertisers, including P&G, Unilever, Disney, and General Motors, achieving significant engagement results. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Morgenthaler Ventures, supporting its mission to enhance brand advertising effectiveness in the mobile landscape.

Apptera

Series C in 2004
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Apptera

Series B in 2003
Apptera is a mobile communications and advertising company that specializes in delivering multimedia content and interactive experiences to mobile devices. Its flagship product, Raved, enhances consumer engagement while the Apptera MobileAd Network connects advertisers with a diverse array of publishers, enabling effective outreach to millions of mobile users. The company collaborates with notable partners such as AOL Moviefone and Movietickets.com to maximize advertising impact. Founded in 2001 and based in Silicon Valley, Apptera has received several industry accolades, including recognition as one of the OnMobile 100 Top Private Companies in 2011. The company also holds multiple patents related to its communications technology, underscoring its innovative approach in the mobile advertising space. Apptera maintains additional offices in New York and Los Angeles, reflecting its expansive operational footprint.

Telespree

Series B in 2000
Telespree's innovative network solution transforms any wireless device into a convenient self-service terminal, allowing mobile service providers to significantly reduce customer care and distribution costs, improve the end user experience and increase ARPU. Telespree has created the industry's first self-service platform for automated activation, programming, service enrollment and ongoing account management using only the device without the aid of a sales clerk, call center or IVR. Wireless service providers are also able to survey, profile and interact with the end user via the device to deliver targeted plans, products and advertising creating revenue generating opportunities. The Telespree solution works with any mobile device, whether handset, wireless notebook, data card or telemetry module.
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