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Vistar Media
Vistar Media turns movement data into actionable insights about consumer behavior
About Vistar Media
Vistar Media is a pioneering company in the digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising sector. It operates a platform that connects media owners—those who own digital billboards and screens—with marketers looking to advertise their products and services. The company serves a diverse range of clients, including brands, advertising agencies, and media owners. Vistar Media operates primarily in the advertising technology market, focusing on DOOH, which involves digital advertisements displayed in public spaces like billboards, transit shelters, and shopping malls.
The business model of Vistar Media revolves around its supply-side platform (SSP) and demand-side platform (DSP). The SSP allows media owners to offer their advertising space to marketers, while the DSP enables marketers to purchase and manage these ad spaces efficiently. Vistar Media makes money by taking a commission on the transactions that occur on its platform. This commission is a percentage of the advertising spend that flows through their system.
Vistar Media stands out by offering automated, data-driven buying of digital out-of-home ads. This means that advertisers can use data to target specific audiences more precisely, enhancing personalization and storytelling without losing the ability to reach a large number of people. The company also provides a unified ad-serving solution that combines programmatic (automated) and traditional ad scheduling capabilities, making it easier for media owners to manage their inventory.
In summary, Vistar Media is revolutionizing the DOOH advertising space by providing a comprehensive, data-driven platform that benefits both media owners and marketers. Its innovative solutions are helping clients navigate the evolving landscape of digital advertising, making it a key player in the market.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2011
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 350
- Open positions
- 12
- Dealroom signal
- 65.9/100
- Industry
- Marketing
- Sub-industry
- Marketing Analytics
- Sector
- Marketing, Adtech, Advertising, Branding, User Behavior
- Client focus
- b2b
- Investment activity
- 2 companies, latest Apr 2024
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jan 2025 | $0 | — | T-Mobile | ↗ |
| SERIES B✓Equity / VC | Jul 2021 | $30M | $120M | Lamar Advertising Company | — |
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Vistar Media is 87K monthly website visits, up 0% over the last three months. Vistar Media's team declined 3.8% over the past year.
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed3 investors entered at this stage
Valhalla Partners
Eniac Ventures
Scott Becker
Series A1 investor entered at this stage
Lamar Advertising Company
Other known investors6 additional known investors
T-Mobile
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Capital Southwest Corporation
Great Oaks Venture Capital
Mercury Fund
Project Liberty Digital Incubator
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team presence
Market sentiment
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