Nitrosend Raises $500,000 Seed Round Led by Eastend Ventures
Adelaide‑based AI email marketing startup Nitrosend announced the close of a $500,000 seed round, backed by Eastend Ventures. The Hartley brothers aim to expand their AI‑native platform for small and mid‑sized businesses, using the funding to accelerate product development and scaling.
Plot Raises $10M in Follow‑on Seed Round to Scale AI Agents for Social Video
Plot, the AI startup backed by Alexis Ohanian, announced a $10 million follow‑on seed round co‑led by XYZ Venture Capital and Mischief Ventures, with participation from Seven Seven Six and Acme Capital. The funding brings total capital to $14 million and will...
Peer39 Acquires Adloox From Scope3
Peer39, a contextual data platform, completed the acquisition of ad verification provider Adloox from Scope3. The deal, announced on June 2, 2026, expands Peer39's capabilities in Meta and Google walled gardens, adding MRC‑accredited verification services. Terms were not disclosed.
Publicit Raises €700K ($763K) in Pre‑seed Round Led by BStartup Banco Sabadell and Successful Fund
Barcelona‑based ad‑tech startup Publicit announced it has closed a €700,000 pre‑seed round co‑led by BStartup Banco Sabadell and Successful Fund, with participation from AticcoLab and several business angels. The funding will be used to expand its AI‑powered omnichannel advertising platform...
Olyzon Raises $10 Million in Series A Funding to Build Agentic AI Layer for CTV Media Buying
Olyzon announced a $10 million Series A round led by a global venture firm focused on adtech and applied AI, with participation from existing investors. The funding will support the expansion of its agentic AI platform for CTV media buying across the...
Publicis Groupe to Acquire LiveRamp for $2.2B
Publicis Groupe announced a $2.2 billion acquisition of data‑onboarding leader LiveRamp, ending LiveRamp’s search for an exit. The deal integrates LiveRamp’s data capabilities with Publicis’s ad tech portfolio, reshaping agency control over programmatic advertising.
Searchable Raises $13.1M to Boost Its AI Performance Marketing Platform
London‑based AI performance marketing startup Searchable raised £10.3 million (≈$13.1 million) in a funding round led by venture capital firm Headline. The capital will accelerate product development and support expansion in the US and UK markets, highlighting investor interest in AI‑driven search...
InMobi Acquires MobileAction to Boost AI-Powered iOS Advertising
InMobi announced the acquisition of MobileAction, an AI-driven app analytics platform, with undisclosed terms. The deal strengthens InMobi Advertising’s AI capabilities and global brand, extending its performance offering for iOS growth. MobileAction will continue operating as a dedicated platform, with...
Viant Closes $40 Million TVision Acquisition to Strengthen CTV Measurement
Viant completed its $40 million acquisition of TVision Insights, a provider of second‑by‑second attention and co‑viewership signals for internet‑connected TV. The deal, finalized on May 5, 2026, aims to create an independent, market‑wide measurement solution across linear, CTV, and walled‑garden platforms, reducing reliance...
ON THE HOUSE Raises $1.7M Seed Round Led by Purpose Ventures to Expand Social OOH Network
Australian startup ON THE HOUSE announced a $1.7 million seed round led by Purpose Ventures with participation from UniQuest Extension Fund and Startmate. The funding will support the rollout of 50 new digital dispensers across the country, expanding its social...
Hightouch Raises $150M in Growth-Stage Round Led by Goldman Sachs and Bain Capital
Hightouch, a generative AI marketing platform, announced a $150 million growth-stage funding round led by Goldman Sachs Alternatives' Growth Equity and Bain Capital Ventures, with participation from The Trade Desk's venture arm TD7. The round values the company at $2.75...
DOJO AI Raises €5.1M ($6M) Seed Round Led by Armilar
Lisbon-based AI marketing startup DOJO AI announced a €5.1 million ($6 million) seed round at a €25 million ($30 million) valuation. The round was led by Armilar with participation from Heartfelt VC and will fund product development and U.S. expansion. The funding supports the...
Viant Acquires TVision Insights for $40M
Viant Technology, a CTV and AI-powered programmatic advertising specialist, announced a definitive agreement to acquire TVision Insights, an attention measurement provider, for $40 million in cash and stock. The acquisition will integrate TVision's attention signals into Viant's platform, enhancing AI-driven...
Canva Acquires AI Platform Simtheory and Marketing Automation Firm Ortto
Canva announced the acquisition of Simtheory, an AI collaboration and agent‑management platform, and Ortto, a customer‑data and marketing‑automation company. Financial terms were not disclosed. The deals aim to boost Canva’s AI capabilities and marketing infrastructure.
Locality Acquires Media Planning Software Developer Deben
Locality has completed the acquisition of Deben, a cross‑channel media planning software firm, to bolster its data‑driven advertising capabilities and unify campaign planning across broadcast and streaming. Financial terms were not disclosed. As part of the deal, Deben CEO Prasad...