Acquisitions

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Yahoo!'s acquisitions

Yahoo! has bought 22 startups that raised money in rounds we track, grouped by their main sector. Before the deals they had raised $594M between them.

22startups bought
12sectors
$594Mraised between them
Internetbiggest sector

Segment by segment

Internet

6 startups · $117M raised

  1. BrightRollBrightRoll builds software that automates and improves digital video advertising globally.United States$86M
  2. MessageMeMessageMe is a mobile messenger application enabling users to personalize their messages and connect with others.United States$13M
  3. QQwikiQwiki is an industry leader in automated video production.United States$11M
  4. LexityLexity is a PaaS-based e-commerce cloud platform providing an own app store for online retailers to manage information with a single click.United States$5.7M
  5. VizifyVizify operates an online portal that enables users to create interactive profiles.United States$1.5M
  6. ZofariThe iphone generation expects smarter, more contextually relevant results from its content discovery platforms, which is why we'reUnited States$150K

IT Services

3 startups · $96M raised

  1. XobniXobni was a software company based in San Francisco that focused on enhancing email and contact management.United States$42M
  2. GeoCitiesGeoCities is a social media platform and application that allows users to build communities, meet new people and post events.United States$40M
  3. ZimbraZimbra is a global provider of open-source email and collaboration software, offering a secure and customizable platform for communication.United States$15M

Fintech

3 startups · $206M raised

  1. BBreadUnited States$204M
  2. SPARQConsumer Software & ServiceUnited States$1.7M
  3. JybeJybe is a buy now pay later platform for digital subscriptions.United States$250K

AI

2 startups · $465K raised

  1. AviateAviate is a job-discovery and preparation platform.Japan$440K
  2. AlikeAlike is an AI-powered social travel platform designed for planning, booking, and sharing personalized travel experiences.France$25K

E-commerce

1 startup · $3.0M raised

  1. KelkooKelkoo is a one-stop shopping service, helping customers to find, research, and buy products at low prices.United States$3.0M

Software

1 startup · $22M raised

  1. Maven NetworksMaven Networks is an online video platform provider with end-to-end video syndication, content management and advertising solutions.United States$22M

Big Data & Analytics

1 startup · $117M raised

  1. DialpadDialpad, Inc.United States$117M

Regtech

1 startup · $600K raised

  1. DapperDapper is an advertising technology company founded in 2006, with operations in San Francisco/Sunnyvale and Tel Aviv.Colombia$600K

Advertising & Adtech

1 startup · $18M raised

  1. Iinterclickinterclick is a technology company that provides data-driven advertising solutions and analytics.United States$18M

Professional Services

1 startup · $3.0M raised

  1. StampedStamped is a tech-enabled audit firm based in Quebec, Canada, founded in 2017.United States$3.0M

Consumer Apps

1 startup · $9.9M raised

  1. AstridAstrid provides a social to-do list that helps individuals and groups stay organized.United States$9.9M

Media

1 startup · $250K raised

  1. VVivaSmartVivaSmart is a developer of a content management system for comparison shopping and product information.-$250K

How this map is made. Every startup here raised money in rounds we track and was later bought by Yahoo!, as reported. Each sits under its main sector, with what it raised before the deal. Rebuilt nightly; updated 15 November 2026.

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