Virool
YC S12 · 500 Global 2012 · Acquired · Virool provides native video advertising experience for the biggest…
Competitors
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 VaporShared: video advertisingInactiveOther | Other | Inactive | YCS11 |
 MotionleadShared: advertising experience, native, transparentAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YCW14 |
 SightlyShared: video advertising, fraud protection, campaignNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2013 |
 ViralgainsShared: advertising experience, video, marketerNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | 500 GlobalGA 7 |
 LeanMarketShared: advertising, campaign, marketingInactiveOther | Other | Inactive | YCS12 |
Adjacent
| Company | Category | Status | Program |
|---|---|---|---|
 AbsurdShared: advertising, video, marketingActiveAI | AI | Active | YCF25 |
 BoostableShared: advertising, brand, marketingAcquiredOther | Other | Acquired | YC +1W14 |
 BlumaShared: advertising, video, contentActiveAI | AI | Active | YCF25 |
 GooseworksShared: advertising, video, brandActiveAI | AI | Active | YCW23 |
 BrainientShared: video advertising, technologyNot statedOther | Other | Not stated | 500 Global2010 |
Also from S12
All of S12| Company | Category | Status |
|---|---|---|
 CredictiveAttribution metatags for online content.InactiveData, Devtools | Data, Devtools | Inactive |
 FramebaseAPI for video.InactiveDevtools | Devtools | Inactive |
 Canopy LabsCanopy Labs automates customer analytics for small and medium-sized…InactiveAI, Data | AI, Data | Inactive |
 DataNitroWe speed up Excel.InactiveData, Devtools | Data, Devtools | Inactive |
 DreamforgeSimple 3d modeling software for 3d printers.InactiveDevtools | Devtools | Inactive |
 EaselEasel is a visual design tool built for the web. Since the web is…AcquiredDevtools | Devtools | Acquired |
Programs
| Program | Cohort | Source |
|---|---|---|
 Y Combinator | S12 · Summer 2012 | YC Page |
 500 Global | 2012 | 500 Global Page |
About Virool
A LITTLE ABOUT VIROOL Virool is a video distribution platform for brand marketers that leverages programmatic technology to reach key influencers, making content more engaging and the ability to share easier than ever. Having served more than 75,000 global campaigns, Virool’s robust ActivView product suite and in-article native unit, deliver fully transparent and insightful analytics that offers viewability guarantees, emotional resonance and fraud protection. Within our platform, users can leverage a proprietary DMP of 450MM unique profiles to build custom, addressable audience segments across all screens. More than 100,000 multi-channel sites have activated video content from Virool via partnerships including Rubicon Project and direct native placements. Founded in 2012, Virool has raised $18.62M in funding from a collection of top VC firms and angel investors, including $6.62M in its seed round. It is the biggest seed investment that anymore Y-Combinator graduate has ever received.
- YC batch
- S12 · Summer 2012
- Status, per YC
- Acquired
- Category
- Other
- Team size
- 51
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, USA
- Checked
- 1h ago
YC tags: Video, Advertising
Virool: questions
Which YC batch was Virool in?
Virool was in Y Combinator's Summer 2012 batch (S12).
Which accelerators did Virool go through?
Virool is listed by Y Combinator (S12), 500 Global (Global 2012).
Is Virool still active?
Y Combinator lists Virool as acquired.
Where is Virool based?
Virool lists San Francisco, CA, USA as its location on YC's directory.
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