# 500 Global's Advertising & Adtech Investments: 44 Startups in Its Portfolio (2026)

> The 44 Advertising & Adtech startups 500 Global has backed, by stage: $997M raised between them. From the rounds we track; updated nightly.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/portfolio-maps/500-startups-advertising-adtech-portfolio (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

## Pre-seed and seed

26

- [Simpli.fi](https://millionrounds.com/company/simpli-fi)
- [*I* Improvado.io](https://millionrounds.com/company/improvado-io)
- [Vaudit](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaudit)
- [Virool](https://millionrounds.com/company/virool)
- [Trend](https://millionrounds.com/company/trend)
- [Podcorn](https://millionrounds.com/company/podcorn)
- [Her](https://millionrounds.com/company/her)
- [AdEspresso](https://millionrounds.com/company/adespresso)
- [The Idealists](https://millionrounds.com/company/the-idealists)
- [FameBit](https://millionrounds.com/company/famebit)
- [Sverve](https://millionrounds.com/company/sverve)
- [Funnely](https://millionrounds.com/company/funnely)
- [DemandSphere](https://millionrounds.com/company/demandsphere)
- [Referly](https://millionrounds.com/company/referly)
- [LINKETT](https://millionrounds.com/company/linkett)
- [Adphorus](https://millionrounds.com/company/adphorus)
- [*W* Waygo](https://millionrounds.com/company/waygo)
- [Markerly](https://millionrounds.com/company/markerly)
- [Social Tools](https://millionrounds.com/company/social-tools)
- [*R* Relevvant](https://millionrounds.com/company/relevvant)
- [BuzzStarter](https://millionrounds.com/company/buzzstarter)
- [Lumotune](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumotune)
- [Adsmom](https://millionrounds.com/company/adsmom)
- [Socius](https://millionrounds.com/company/socius)

+2 more

## Stage not reported

11

- [NewsWhip](https://millionrounds.com/company/newswhip)
- [Wildfire](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildfire)
- [ViralGains](https://millionrounds.com/company/viralgains)
- [PixelFish](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixelfish)
- [Sightly](https://millionrounds.com/company/sightly)
- [YaSabe](https://millionrounds.com/company/yasabe)
- [Talkable](https://millionrounds.com/company/talkable)
- [TrueLens](https://millionrounds.com/company/truelens)
- [Lumanu](https://millionrounds.com/company/lumanu)
- [Unbounce](https://millionrounds.com/company/unbounce)
- [Adskom](https://millionrounds.com/company/adskom)

## Series C and later

4

- [Iterable](https://millionrounds.com/company/iterable)
- [Volta Charging](https://millionrounds.com/company/volta-charging)
- [Shiprocket 360](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiprocket-360)
- [SilverPush](https://millionrounds.com/company/silverpush)

## Series B

3

- [Metadata](https://millionrounds.com/company/metadata)
- [Vungle](https://millionrounds.com/company/vungle)
- [Bridg](https://millionrounds.com/company/bridg)

## Segment by segment

### Pre-seed and seed

26 startups · $78M raised

- [**Simpli.fi**](https://millionrounds.com/company/simpli-fi) Simpli.fi is a leading real-world media and advertising success platform based in Fort Worth, Texas. United States $28M
- [*I* **Improvado.io**](https://millionrounds.com/company/improvado-io) United States $11M
- [**Vaudit**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vaudit) Real-Time AI Auditing for Every Ad Dollar! United States $7.3M
- [**Virool**](https://millionrounds.com/company/virool) Virool is a programmatic video marketing platform. United States $6.6M
- [**Trend**](https://millionrounds.com/company/trend) Trend is a marketing platform that connects content creators brands to create exclusive content. United States $3.0M
- [**Podcorn**](https://millionrounds.com/company/podcorn) Podcorn is a self-service marketplace connecting podcasters with advertisers for native sponsorships. United States $2.2M
- [**Her**](https://millionrounds.com/company/her) HER is a dating application for FLINTA & queer women, allowing users to connect with each other and their community. United Kingdom $2.0M
- [**AdEspresso**](https://millionrounds.com/company/adespresso) AdEspresso offers services for advertisers and media agencies to create, analyze, and optimize their Facebook advertisements. United States $1.8M

### Stage not reported

11 startups · $84M raised

- [**NewsWhip**](https://millionrounds.com/company/newswhip) NewsWhip is the only tool built to make sense of today’s fragmented media. Ireland $22M
- [**Wildfire**](https://millionrounds.com/company/wildfire) Wildfire is an events production company that provides event management, venue sourcing, and virtual event planning services. China $18M
- [**ViralGains**](https://millionrounds.com/company/viralgains) ViralGains is the zero-party data gathering and advertising tool for finding, understanding, and nurturing new and returning customers. United States $16M
- [**PixelFish**](https://millionrounds.com/company/pixelfish) PixelFish is a digital marketing and video production company located in the Los Angeles area. United States $9.4M
- [**Sightly**](https://millionrounds.com/company/sightly) Sightly uses exposure therapy & other techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help anyone dealing with social anxiety. United States $8.5M
- [**YaSabe**](https://millionrounds.com/company/yasabe) YaSabe is an AI-powered relationship communication platform designed to assist individuals in navigating various relationship challenges. United States $4.6M
- [**Talkable**](https://millionrounds.com/company/talkable) Talkable is a premium enterprise referral marketing platform founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, with United States $1.2M
- [**TrueLens**](https://millionrounds.com/company/truelens) TrueLens is a CRM platform providing Socialgraphic insights into customers, enabling brands to increase ROI and revenue. United States $1.2M

### Series C and later

4 startups · $758M raised

- [**Iterable**](https://millionrounds.com/company/iterable) Iterable is an AI-powered customer communication platform that helps brands create personalized and dynamic cross-channel marketin United States $357M
- [**Volta Charging**](https://millionrounds.com/company/volta-charging) Volta Charging designs, installs, and maintains a network of electric vehicle charging stations. United States $355M
- [**Shiprocket 360**](https://millionrounds.com/company/shiprocket-360) Shiprocket 360 help SME’s, manufacturers, creative people and service providers set up their brands online. India $27M
- [**SilverPush**](https://millionrounds.com/company/silverpush) SilverPush is a technology marketing platform for brands to promote their products and connect with their customers. United States $19M

### Series B

3 startups · $77M raised

- [**Metadata**](https://millionrounds.com/company/metadata) Metadata eliminates manual and repetitive work for b2b marketers so they can focus on strategy and creativity. United States $40M
- [**Vungle**](https://millionrounds.com/company/vungle) Vungle transforms how people discover and experience apps that delivers the highest value users through engaging video ads. United States $26M
- [**Bridg**](https://millionrounds.com/company/bridg) An advanced consumer-to-merchant smartphone payment platform harnessing the power of bluetooth. United States $11M

**How this map is made.** Every startup here works in Advertising & Adtech and has raised money in a round we track that names 500 Global as an investor. Each sits under the stage of its latest round. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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