Outbrain
2006
FOUNDED
PRIVATE
STATUS
701-800
EMPLOYEES
M&A
LATEST DEAL TYPE
$850M
LATEST DEAL AMOUNT
16
INVESTORS
Description
Provider of a video content discovery platform created to grow online customer traffic and base. The company's discovery platform reach and retain users on their sites, monetize their traffic and distribute their content, enabling organizations to drive high-quality audiences.
Website
Ownership Status
Privately Held (backing)
Financing Status
Venture Capital-Backed
Primary Industry
Media and Information Services (B2B)
Primary Office
- 39 West 13th street
- New York, NY 10011
- United States
+1 (646) 000-0000
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Outbrain Valuation and Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Raised to Date | Post-Val | Status | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11. Merger/Acquisition | 03-Oct-2019 | $850M | 00000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 10. Later Stage VC | 10-May-2016 | 0000 | 00000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 9. IPO | 30-Nov-2015 | 00000 | 000 | Cancelled | Generating Revenue | |
| 8. Later Stage VC (Series G) | 27-Jul-2015 | 0000 | 00000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 7. Later Stage VC (Series F) | 22-Oct-2013 | 0000 | 00000 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 6. Later Stage VC (Series D) | 14-Dec-2011 | 000.00 | 000.00 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 5. Later Stage VC (Series C) | 14-Feb-2011 | 0000 | 000.00 | 00000 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 4. Early Stage VC (Series B) | 11-Feb-2009 | 0000 | 000.00 | 000.00 | Completed | Generating Revenue |
| 3. Early Stage VC (Series A) | 25-Feb-2008 | $5.11M | $6.31M | 000.00 | Completed | Product Development |
| 2. Early Stage VC | 12-Feb-2007 | $200K | $1.2M | Completed | Startup |
Outbrain Cap Table
| Stock | # of Shares Authorized |
Par Value | Dividend Rate (%) | Original Issue Price |
Liquidation | Liquidation Pref. Multiple |
Conversion Price |
% Owned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series G | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series F | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series E | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series D | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.00 | 00.00 | 00 | 00.00 | 0.000 | |
| Series C | 0,000,000 | 00.000000 | 00.0 | 00.0 | 00 | 00.0 | 0.000 | |
| Series B | 14,565,760 | $0.001000 | $0.82 | $0.82 | 1x | $0.82 | 13.16% | |
| Series A | 7,065,907 | $0.001000 | $0.72 | $0.72 | 1x | $0.72 | 6.38% |
Outbrain Competitors (46)
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taboola | Venture Capital-Backed | New York, NY | 0000 | 00000 | 000000 - 000 | 00000 |
| 000000 | Venture Capital-Backed | Santa Monica, CA | 000 | 000.00 | 00000000000 | 000.00 |
| 00000 000000 | Formerly VC-backed | New York, NY | 000 | 000 | 00000000000 | 000 |
| 00000000000 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | London, United Kingdom | 000000&0 | |||
| 0000000000 | Corporate Backed or Acquired | Chicago, IL | 0000 | 00.00 | 000000&0 |
Outbrain Acquisitions (7)
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0000000 | 02-Apr-2019 | 000000000000000000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | 00000 0000000 | |
| 000000 | 06-Jun-2018 | 000000000000000000 | Systems and Information Management | 00000 00000 | |
| 0000000 | 25-Jul-2017 | 000000000000000000 | Social/Platform Software | 00000 00000 | |
| 00000 | 03-Mar-2016 | 000000000000000000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | 00000 00000 | |
| Visual Revenue | 07-Mar-2013 | Merger/Acquisition | 00.00 | Internet Software | 00000 00000 |
Outbrain Subsidiaries (3)
| Company Name | Industry | Location | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdNgin | Systems and Information Management | New York, NY | 2014 |
| 0000000 | Social/Platform Software | New York, NY | 0000 |
| 0000000 | Media and Information Services (B2B) | Cologne, Germany | 0000 |
Outbrain Investors (16)
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Board Seat |
Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bertelsmann | Corporation | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Susquehanna Growth Equity | PE/Buyout | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| HarbourVest Partners | PE/Buyout | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Lightspeed Venture Partners Israel | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 | ||
| Vintage Investment Partners | Venture Capital | Minority | 000 0000 | 000000 0 |
Outbrain Executive Team (33)
13 Former Executives
You’re viewing 5 of 33 executives. Get the full list »Outbrain Board Members (11)
| Name | Representing | Role | Since | Contact Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arne Wolter | Outbrain | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| David Kostman | Outbrain | Co-Chief Executive Officer & Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Dominique Vidal | Index Ventures | Board Member | 000 0000 | |
| Ian Lane | HarbourVest Partners | Board Observer | 000 0000 | |
| Jonathan Klahr | Susquehanna Growth Equity | Board Member | 000 0000 |