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The advertising world is always changing, and venture capital firms are eager to fund the companies leading the charge. From global players to regional specialists, there's a wide range of investors backing new ad-tech.
Some firms are incredibly active, showing just how much opportunity there is. For instance, SOSV has backed nearly 2,800 startups, and Bossa Invest has guided 250 companies to an exit.
Below is our list of the best 19 Advertising VC firms.
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Buy It For $97 $297 →Khosla Ventures funds companies with bold, contrarian ideas that have the potential for large-scale societal impact. Their stage-agnostic approach has led to a portfolio that includes industry-defining companies like OpenAI, DoorDash, and Impossible Foods.
TheVentureCity operates as a global, early-stage fund for product-centric startups across the US, Europe, and Latin America. They invest from pre-seed to Series A, with checks ranging from $100k to $4M to help companies grow.
Breega backs early-stage founders from pre-Seed to Series A+ in the Digital, Climate, and Deep Tech sectors across Europe and Africa. More than just investors, their team of former entrepreneurs provides hands-on operational support in hiring, sales, and strategy to help companies like Exotec and Moneybox grow.
Capnamic invests in early-stage tech companies across Europe, helping build game-changers like LeanIX and Staffbase. Beyond capital, they provide founders access to a distinct network of corporate investors who serve as both sparring partners and potential customers.
SOSV invests in deep tech startups from their inception, targeting innovations that advance human and planetary health. The firm accelerates growth by providing founders with engineering resources and lab equipment through its specialized HAX and IndieBio development programs.
As Latin America's most active venture capital firm, Bossa Invest operates a high-volume strategy, funding pre-seed and seed-stage B2B and B2C technology companies. Their portfolio of over 2,200 startups includes successful companies like Robinhood and Blockfi, showcasing their approach to identifying and scaling promising ventures.
As Europe's seed fund, Seedcamp invests early in world-class founders using technology to attack large, global markets. Their portfolio includes breakout businesses like UiPath, Wise, and Revolut, which they support with smart capital and a lifelong community.
Operating with a clear investment thesis, Union Square Ventures backs startups that use networks to broaden access to knowledge, capital, and well-being. They have a history of supporting foundational internet companies, with a portfolio that includes Twitter, Coinbase, and Cloudflare.
With a high-conviction, low-volume approach, Playfair Capital invests in pre-seed, sector-agnostic startups throughout the UK and Europe. This strategy of making just six investments a year provides deep post-investment support, resulting in a portfolio that includes Thought Machine and Orca AI and a Series A graduation rate nearly three times the industry average.
Icebreaker.vc backs early-stage tech startups in the Nordics and Baltics, specifically targeting founding teams with extensive industry experience. Through initial investments up to €800k and a community of thousands of tech professionals, they help portfolio companies like HoxHunt and Logmore establish a strong market position.
Our top picks are a great place to start, but the list of strong investors doesn't end there. Together, the following firms have backed nearly 1,700 startups and helped more than 200 of them reach an exit.
You'll find these VCs all over the globe, from the US and Brazil to Australia and Singapore. Here’s a look at the other venture capital firms funding what's next in advertising.
| VC Firm | Country | Year Founded | Nº Investments | Nº Exits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 2014 | 81 | 4 | |
| United States | 2018 | 34 | 1 | |
| United States | 1984 | 291 | 86 | |
| Lithuania | 2011 | 104 | 4 | |
| Australia | 2004 | 604 | 29 | |
| Poland | 2009 | 73 | 9 | |
| United States | 2008 | 163 | 29 | |
| Brazil | 2005 | 293 | 44 | |
| Serbia | 2015 | 56 | 7 |
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