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Spongecell is leading the online advertising revolution. By combining speed, innovation and advanced engineering, we transform standard online ads into engaging interactive ads that can run anywhere on the web. We work with creative and media agencies to serve thousands of engaging campaigns and billions of impressions for global advertisers every year. (That's a lot of ads!)
Founded in 2006, Spongecell is an independent company with its headquarters in New York and offices throughout the United States and Europe. For two straight years, we've been named the 28th fastest growing tech company in North America by Deloitte and one of Crain’s Best Places to Work in NY. (High five us!)
Founded in 2006, Spongecell is an independent company with its headquarters in New York and offices throughout the United States and Europe. For two straight years, we've been named the 28th fastest growing tech company in North America by Deloitte and one of Crain’s Best Places to Work in NY. (High five us!)
Overview
Employees
51-200
Phone
+1 212-220-8995
Total raised
$20.5M
Founded date
2006
Funding Rounds 2
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| Feb 7, 2012 | Series B round | $10M |
Mentions in press and media 16
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| Nov 1, 2016 | Spongecell Raises $10.5 Million from Safeguard Scientifics | NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Spongecell, the leader in programmatic creative technology, has announced today that it has secured $10.5 mil. in a combination of debt and equity financing for the company’s growth initiatives. Existing investor ... |
| Nov 1, 2016 | Spongecell Raises $10.5M in Equity and Debt Financing | Spongecell, a NYC-based advertising technology company, secured $10.5m in a combination of debt and equity financing. Backers included existing investor Safeguard Scientifics and Pivotal Capital, a Silicon Valley – based venture debt compan... |
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| Feb 9, 2012 | Spongecell Gets $10M Series B, Continues Growth in Ad Tech | Share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter LinkedIn Email Reprints In the fast-evolving advertising arena, Spongecell is a prime example of how a hard pivot with different technology in place can transform a company’s fortunes. On Tuesday the... |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Spongecell snaps up $10M for interactive Web ads | WIth an Internet filled with advertisements, Spongecell is using Flash, video to increase the clicks Rich-media Web advertisement company, Spongecell, has just announced a $10 million Series B round of funding Tuesday. Safeguard Scientifics... |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Spongecell Raises $10M in Series B Financing | Spongecell, Inc., a New York City-based advertising technology company that turns standard banner ads into dynamic ads with rich media features, has raised $10m in Series B financing. The round was led by Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. (NYSE: ... |
| Oct 25, 2011 | Technology 200: Mobile, Interactive Marketing, and Crowdsourcing. Oh My! | The following post is sponsored by Lead411. The startup space is getting more and more crowded with companies that want to skyrocket to fame and riches, but only a handful actually get there. Each year, Lead411, an information services comp... |
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| Jun 5, 2011 | Eric Schmidt And Others Invest In Rich Media Display Ad Startup Spongecell | Spongecell, a startup that places rich media ads in display advertisements, has raised a new round of financing led by Eric Schmidt and Jim Pallotta, Chairman and Managing Director of Raptor Group. Participating in the round are Brian Roone... |
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FAQ about Spongecell
When was Spongecell founded?
Spongecell was founded in 2006.
How much funding has Spongecell raised?
Spongecell has raised $20.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
What funding rounds has Spongecell raised?
Parsers VC lists 2 funding rounds of Spongecell, among them a Series B round of $10M on Feb 7, 2012.
What has the press written about Spongecell?
Parsers VC has collected 16 articles mentioning Spongecell, among them “Spongecell Raises $10.5 Million from Safeguard Scientifics” (Nov 1, 2016) and “Spongecell Raises $10.5M in Equity and Debt Financing” (Nov 1, 2016).
Is Spongecell still active?
Spongecell is probably closed: its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Nov 2, 2016.