# OpenX Technologies

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/openx-technologies

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Pasadena, US
- Website: www.openx.com/
- Total disclosed funding: $76M
- Latest round: Series E (Jan 17, 2013)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

OpenX Technologies, Inc. is a US-based independent supply-side platform specializing in programmatic advertising solutions across multiple digital channels, including Connected TV (CTV), designed to optimize advertising effectiveness and ensure transparent interactions between publishers and advertisers.OpenX Technologies, Inc. operates as a supply-side platform focused on programmatic advertising solutions. Founded in 2007 by Jason Fairchild in Pasadena, California, the company has raised funding across multiple rounds, with the latest being Series E, which raised USD 25.01 mn on June 1, 2015. The firm has successfully completed a total of 9 deals, with significant investment from Samsung Venture Investment, Accel, and several others. OpenX maintains a strong presence in the United States and Europe as key markets.OpenX operates as a prominent independent supply-side platform (SSP) offering a range of programmatic advertising solutions that facilitate digital advertising across various channels, including Connected TV (CTV). The core product offerings are centered on omnichannel targeting capabilities that enable clients to reach their audiences effectively through a combination of advanced data sets and identity types. These services are designed to create a fair and transparent value exchange between publishers and advertisers, thereby optimizing inventory quality and targeting precision. OpenX's products serve a diverse client base, including publishers and marketers across global markets, with significant engagement in the United States and Europe. The platform’s tools support sophisticated campaign management and execution, enhancing the advertising ecosystem's overall efficiency.The revenue structure of OpenX is primarily driven by programmatic advertising transactions facilitated on its SSP. Clients, which include brands and advertising agencies, engage with OpenX through various partnership models that leverage the platform's unique data assets for targeted ad placements. Revenue is generated through a combination of demand-side transactions and partnerships, with clients utilizing the OpenX Bidder and other proprietary tools to streamline their advertising efforts. These transactions typically involve performance-based pricing, where clients pay based on ad impressions, clicks, or conversions, aligning their investment with campaign success. OpenX’s flagship offerings, such as OpenXSelect™, further enhance its market position by providing premium inventory options to advertisers, thus contributing to the overall revenue stream from programmatic sales.OpenX Technologies is strategizing for future growth by expanding its product suite and targeting new geographic markets. The company aims to launch several new products tailored to enhance programmatic advertising capabilities, with anticipated rollouts occurring within the next year. OpenX is also focusing on expanding its operations into emerging markets in Asia and Latin America by 2025. The recent funding of USD 25.01 mn raised in June 2015 will support these initiatives, facilitating product development and market entry strategies.

## Funding rounds

- Series E, Jan 17, 2013, $25M — Accel, Index Ventures, Mitsui Global Investment, Sapphire Ventures, Samsung Venture Investment, Presidio Ventures
- Series D, May 31, 2011, $20M — Accel, Index Ventures, DAG Ventures, Mitsui Global Investment, First Round Capital, Sapphire Ventures, AOL Ventures, Presidio Ventures
- Series C, May 12, 2009, $10M — Accel, Index Ventures, DAG Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, First Round Capital
- Series B, Dec 31, 2007, $16M — Accel, Index Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Indie Enterprises, First Round Capital
- Series A, May 31, 2007, $5M — Index Ventures, Mangrove Capital Partners, Indie Enterprises, First Round Capital

## Investors

- Index Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/index-ventures) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- Mangrove Capital Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mangrove-capital-partners) — Series A, Series B, Series C
- Indie Enterprises (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/indie-enterprises) — Series A, Series B
- First Round Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/first-round-capital) — Series A, Series B, Series C, Series D
- Accel (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/accel) — Series B, Series C, Series D, Series E
- DAG Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dag-ventures) — Series C, Series D
- Mitsui Global Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/mitsui-global-investment) — Series D, Series E
- Sapphire Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sapphire-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- AOL Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/aol-ventures) — Series D
- Presidio Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/presidio-ventures) — Series D, Series E
- Samsung Venture Investment (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/samsung-venture-investment) — Series E