Anzu.io
In-game Advertising Platform
Startup B Business Software Est. 2017
Total Raised
$65M
B
Last Round
$28M
5 rounds
Investors
19
19 public
Team
11
51-200 employees
Confidence
92/100
News
16
articles
About
Anzu is the most advanced intrinsic in-game ad solution for mobile, PC, and console. Anzu’s in-game ads put players first and help advertisers reach audiences programmatically in a non-disruptive and highly engaging way. A patented 3D ad tracking engine, the first to bring viewability measurement in-game, and partnerships with trusted AdTech vendors make Anzu the preferred in-game advertising partner. Backed by WPP, Sony Innovation Fund, NBCUniversal, Samsung Next, Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, PayPal Ventures and many other prominent investors, Anzu is on a mission to make advertising in games better.
Classification
Sector
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising Platforms
Core Technology
Simulation & ImagingVirtual Reality
Target Customer
ConsumersRecreational & LifestyleGamersEnterprise & Professional ServicesSoftware DevelopmentCommerce & RetailConsumer GoodsToys & GamesMedia & EntertainmentPublishing
Business Model
B2B
Tags
metaverseadtech
Funding & Events
Mar 2022
B Round $20M
NBCUniversal (Lead), BITKRAFT Esports Ventures, HBSE Ventures, The Chicago Cubs, Alumni Ventures, Goal Ventures, Marc Merrill, HTC Vive X, WPP PLC, Sony Innovation Fund
Jun 2023
B Round $28M
Emmis Corporation (Lead), Simon Equity Partners, Evolution Venture Capital Fund, PayPal Ventures, Bandai Namco Entertainment 021 Fund, Samsung Next TLV
Feb 2021
A Round $9M
BITKRAFT Esports Ventures (Lead), Gaingels, HBSE Ventures, WPP PLC, Marc Merrill, Alumni Ventures, The Chicago Cubs, Sony Innovation Fund, Goal Ventures
Dec 2016
Seed $1.5M
Undisclosed Investor(s)
Aug 2019
A Round $6.5M
BITKRAFT Esports Ventures (Lead), Axel Springer SE, WPP PLC
News (16)
Jun 27, 2023 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
Anzu completes $48 million Series B for in-game advertising solution | CTech
Investment
Feb 17, 2023 · www.globenewswire.com
growth-positive
Anzu and Livewire Announce Partnership for Germany as Part of Global Expansion
PartnersCustomersInvestment
Mar 30, 2022 · venturebeat.com
growth-positive
Anzu closes its latest funding round with $20M raised
Investment
Sep 14, 2021 · venturebeat.com
growth-positive
Anzu taps Human Security's anti-fraud protection for in-game ads
Partners
Feb 2, 2021 · venturebeat.com
growth-positive
Anzu.io raises $9 million for in-game ad platform
Investment
Jan 20, 2021 · themediaonline.co.za
growth-positive
Partnership between Anzu.io and Digiseg brings cookie-less consumer data to in-game advertising
Partners
Aug 5, 2020 · martechseries.com
growth-positive
Ubisoft and In-game Advertising Platform Anzu.io Brings Blended In-Game Ads Into Trackmania
Partners
Jun 17, 2020 · europeangaming.eu
growth-positive
Anzu.io and Dutch Game Publisher Lion Castle Form Exclusive Partnership to Bring Immersive Ads Inside Three Premium Console Gaming Titles
Partners
May 19, 2020 · aithority.com
growth-positive
Anzu.io Is the First In-Game Advertising Platform to Receive Security Audit
CustomersPartners
Apr 24, 2020 · www.exchangewire.com
growth-positive
Anzu.io and Nielsen Team to Bring Advanced Brand Lift Measurement to In-Game Advertising
PartnersInvestment
Feb 18, 2020 · www.exchangewire.com
growth-positive
Anzu.io Partners With Forensiq
Partners
Aug 6, 2019 · venturebeat.com
growth-positive
Anzu.io raises $6.5 million for programmatic in-game ad platform
InvestmentExpand
Aug 6, 2019 · www.calcalistech.com
growth-positive
WPP Backs In-Game Ads Startup Anzu in $6.5 Million Round
Investment
Feb 26, 2019 · www.tvtechnology.com
growth-positive
First Group of 2019 Sprockit Participants announced for NAB Show
Partners
Jan 25, 2018 · www.vrfocus.com
VRFocus Chat Up With Anzu.Io To Learn About Their Latest Developments
Oct 19, 2017 · artillry.co
Infusing Ads in VR: A Conversation with Anzu.io - AR Insider
Details
Product Stage
Released
Employees
51-200
Exact Count
90
District
Center District
Founded
2017
Registrar
515647808
Crunchbase
anzu-3
Locations
Beit Rubinstein, Lincoln St 20, Tel Aviv-Yafo, 6713412, Israel
Chicago, IL, USA
Bloomsbury Way, London WC1A, UK
New York, NY, USA
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Links
Website
LinkedIn
Twitter
Facebook
Careers
Admin
Last Update
Jan 30, 2025
Verified by
Jenny Sotnik-Talisman
Claimed
Yes
Missing
tags, markets
Team (11)
Itamar Benedy
Co-Founder & CEO
Founder
Ben Fenster
Co-Founder & CPO
Founder
Michael Badichi
Co-Founder & CTO
Founder
Guy Ben-Dov
EVP BD, Games
Natalia Vasilyeva
EVP Marketing & Strategy
Sivan Ziv-Ron
EVP People Operations
Crystel Debs
EVP Revenue & BD
Amit Triffon
VP R&D
Michael Smith
VP Sales, EMEA
Guy Banda
VP Tech and Product Operations
Nikita Gurinovich
Event Coordinator