Life360 accelerates ad platform build with $120M Nativo acquisition
Life360 has bought Fantix’s AI‑driven ad unit and the native‑ad platform Nativo for $120 million. Nativo generated $63 million in revenue in 2023 and its white‑label ad server now powers Life360’s family‑focused ad stack, expanding its reach dramatically.
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