FreeWheel Media

formerly FreeWheelAcquired

FreeWheel Media is a saas company in New York, United States, founded in 2007. It has raised $39.4M across 4 rounds, most recently a $16.8M Series D in April 2010.

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Headquarters
New York, New York
Employees
501–1000
Founded
2007
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$39.4M
Last Round
$16.8M Series DApr 2010
Rounds
4
Acquired by
ComcastMar 2014 · $360.0M

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About

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive media buying platforms for ad publishers, advertisers, and ad buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, its programmatic advertising platforms make it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global adtech company, FreeWheel maintains offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.

Summary

It lists 501–1000 employees. It has raised $39.4M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $16.8M Series D round in Apr 2010. Investors include Foundation Capital, Comcast Ventures and Steamboat Ventures.

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Funding & Exit History

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AcquisitionMar 2014

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Funding: Series A through Series D. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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