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Mobile advertising company and the largest provider of free internet in emerging markets

Boston, United StatesFounded 2009Marketing
Valuation $250–500M Last recorded · 2016
Revenue $500M–1B Latest reported FY
Headcount 100–500 Current team size
Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding
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About Jana

Jana is a mobile advertising company that has established itself as a significant provider of free internet access in emerging markets. The company's business model revolves around its mCent application, which serves as a gateway for users to access mobile content. This is achieved by leveraging advertising, where the cost of mobile data is shifted to brands that sponsor the content. In essence, users can download, try, and engage with various applications, and in return, they are rewarded with free data that can be used for any internet activity.

This model creates a symbiotic relationship between different stakeholders. For users in emerging markets, where data costs can be a significant barrier, Jana provides a way to access the internet and mobile applications without incurring charges. For advertisers and brands, it offers a direct channel to reach and engage with a large and often untapped user base on their mobile devices. The platform integrates with mobile apps and services, allowing for the seamless delivery of mobile campaigns. Jana's approach focuses on providing scalable solutions that cater to the immediate and long-term objectives of its clients, with a strong emphasis on service and quality assurance.

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At a glance

Status
Operational
Founded
2009
Headquarters
Boston, United States
Employees
266
Open positions
None listed
Dealroom signal
86.6/100
Industry
Telecom, Marketing
Sub-industry
Adtech
Sector
Marketing, App, Adtech, Advertising, Browser
Client focus
b2b

Funding history

7 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal typeDateAmountValuationInvestorsSource
SERIES COther financing Feb 2016 $57M $228M Qualcomm Ventures · Spark Capital · Publicis Groupe · Flywheel Ventures —
EARLY VCOther financing Dec 2014 $13M $50M Spark Capital —
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Financials

Revenue over time

Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.

YearRevenueGrowth
2026
2025
2024 —
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Growth signals

Jana website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for Jana is 140 monthly website visits, down 80.3% over the last three months. Jana's team grew 11.8% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits140 3-month web change-80.3% 1-year team growth+11.8%
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Investments and acquisitions

Capital deployed

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Investors

7 investors on the cap table

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Series A1 investor entered at this stage

Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

  • Verizon Ventures
  • Qualcomm Ventures
  • Publicis Groupe
  • Flywheel Ventures
  • Information Venture Partners

Other known investors1 additional known investor

  • MIT Media Lab
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Global footprint

Workforce and web traffic by country
Workforce by country
8 countries with
team presence
🇺🇸 United States22.2%
🇧🇷 Brazil11.1%
🇱🇰 Sri Lanka11.1%
🇰🇼 Kuwait11.1%
🇪🇬 Egypt11.1%
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Market sentiment

Posts on X, past 7 days

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