Advertising.com

Acquired

Empowering digital success through innovation in search, engagement, and programmatic solutions.

Baltimore, United States · Founded 1998 · $66.0M raised

Employees
11–50
Founded
1998
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$66.0M
Last Round
$57.0M Series BAug 2000
Rounds
2

About

Founded in 1998 by Scott and John Ferber in Baltimore, Maryland, Advertising.com was one of the first and largest third-party online advertising networks. Acquired by AOL in 2004 for $435 million, it became the cornerstone of AOL's Platform A advertising division, later passing through Verizon and Yahoo. The brand has been relaunched as an independent company offering programmatic advertising solutions — including demand-side platforms, supply-side platforms, engagement platforms, and syndicated search — to publishers, media owners, and brands.

Summary

Advertising.com is a company based in Baltimore, United States, founded in 1998. It has raised $66.0M in total across 2 rounds, most recently a $57.0M Series B round in Aug 2000. Investors include AOL, Blue Chip Venture and Yahoo.

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Funding History

AcquisitionJun 2007

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