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StackAdapt

Marketing · Toronto, Canada · Founded 2014

StackAdapt is the #1 performing native advertising platform helping brands accelerate customer engagement and acquisition MoreLess

StackAdapt is a cutting-edge technology company specializing in programmatic advertising, which is a method of using software to buy digital advertising. The company operates primarily in the digital marketing sector, providing a comprehensive platform that allows businesses to run display, video, and native advertising campaigns seamlessly. StackAdapt serves a diverse range of clients, including agencies and brands in industries such as automotive, education, finance, government, healthcare, retail, travel, and cannabis.

The core of StackAdapt's business model is its Demand Side Platform (DSP), a tool that helps advertisers purchase digital ad space efficiently. Unlike traditional advertising methods, DSPs use automated systems to buy ads in real-time, ensuring that the right content reaches the right audience at the right time. StackAdapt stands out in the market by offering no monthly minimums, which provides flexibility for brands and agencies to align their advertising spend with seasonal demands and market conditions.

StackAdapt makes money by charging clients for the use of its platform to run their advertising campaigns. This includes fees for accessing various inventory sources across multiple channels like display, video, and Connected TV (CTV). Additionally, StackAdapt offers specialized services through its Creative Studio, which helps clients optimize their ad content for better performance.

The company is known for its expertise in native advertising, a type of ad that matches the form and function of the platform on which it appears, making it less intrusive and more engaging for users. StackAdapt boasts the largest scale for native advertising in the industry, with 30 native advertising integrations and partnerships with 50 supply partners.

In summary, StackAdapt is a leader in the programmatic advertising space, providing a robust platform that helps agencies and brands run effective digital campaigns across various channels. Its flexible pricing model, extensive inventory sources, and specialized creative services make it a valuable partner for businesses looking to maximize their digital advertising efforts.

Keywords: Programmatic Advertising, Demand Side Platform, Native Advertising, Digital Marketing, Display Advertising, Video Advertising, Connected TV, Creative Optimization, No Monthly Minimums, Inventory Sources.

Valuation $2.5–5B
Revenue $100–500M
Headcount 1–2k
Total funding $100–500M
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Talent graph

StackAdapt's talent

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Employees mapped 1,790 incl. 54 AI specialists
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Key operators 27 quality Hidden — book a demo/100
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Investors

8 investors on StackAdapt's cap table

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Seed 2 investors entered at this stage
Slaight Communications
MaRS Investment Accelerator Fund
Series A 2 investors entered at this stage
Plaza Ventures
Verdex Capital
Series B+ 4 investors entered at this stage
Globalive Capital
Summit Partners
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan
Intrepid Growth Partners

Global footprint

Where StackAdapt has talent and traffic

Workforce by country
18 countries with
team presence
🇨🇦 Canada50.9%
🇺🇸 United States34.9%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom7%
🇦🇺 Australia2.1%
🇸🇬 Singapore1.9%
Top 5 of 18 shown
Web traffic by country
1.3M monthly visits
across markets
🇺🇸 United States33.7%
🇫🇷 France8%
🇨🇦 Canada7.5%
🇪🇸 Spain7.2%
🇦🇺 Australia5%
Top 5 markets shown

Patent intelligence

$649k patent portfolio · 6 active families

Estimated portfolio value
$649k
0.03% of valuation · 305.7× smaller than top peer People.ai ($198M)
6 active patent families
Where StackAdapt innovates Confidence scoreContent objectData miningData placementData science

Where StackAdapt concentrates vs peers

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Market sentiment

What the market is saying about StackAdapt

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