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LucidMedia

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Online contextual advertising platform and meta-network focused on optimizing display advertising management

Reston, United StatesFounded 1999Marketing
Valuation $10–25M Last recorded · 2011
Headcount <100 Current team size
Total funding $10–50M Disclosed equity funding
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About LucidMedia

LucidMedia operates as a demand-side platform (DSP) focused on display advertising management and targeting. Established in 1999 under the name Entrieva, the company was co-founded by Daniel Strickland and Ajay Sravanapudi. It rebranded to LucidMedia in March 2008. The firm secured a total of $18.7 million in capital over three funding rounds, including an $8.8 million Series C in 2008 and a $5.43 million Series D in 2011, with investors such as Lake Street Capital and MMV Financial. In a significant milestone, the company was acquired by Videology on October 3, 2012.

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The core of LucidMedia's business is providing advertisers and interactive agencies with tools for optimized direct response and brand advertising campaigns. The platform processes a high volume of ad impressions, reportedly 25 billion per month, for hundreds of major brand advertisers. Its business model provides access to its DSP either as a self-service platform or through a managed service, catering to clients seeking robust, large-scale advertising solutions. The company's technology stack enables it to reach approximately 95% of the online population.

The LucidMedia DSP™ incorporates several key features, including its proprietary ClickSense® technology for page-level analysis and intelligent real-time bidding (RTB) capabilities. This allows for more precise ad placements and campaign optimization. The platform also offers consolidated buying across major internet inventory sources, universal frequency capping to control ad exposure, and insights into real-time inventory availability. These functionalities are designed to enhance relevance and transparency for digital advertisers managing their media placements.

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At a glance

Founded
1999
Headquarters
Reston, United States
Sector
Marketing

Investors

5 investors on the cap table

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Series B and later5 investors entered at this stage

  • Lake Street Capital
  • Redleaf Group
  • Melton Investments
  • RLI Partners
  • MMV Financial
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