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Chocolate
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Chocolate

Chocolate

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Chocolate: A global leader in mobile video advertising, offering programmatic buying, selling, and monetization solutions.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2008
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Founded with a vision to revolutionize mobile video advertising, Chocolate is a global leader in programmatic digital video advertising. The company offers two core products: Chocolate Marketplace, a comprehensive platform for buying and selling mobile video ads programmatically, and Chocolate Mediation, an end-to-end monetization solution for app developers and publishers. Their platform integrates top technology partners to provide a unified solution for planning, buying, and measuring mobile video ad campaigns, focusing on high viewability and video completion rates.

Chocolate has attracted notable investors and industry leaders, contributing to its rapid growth and innovation in the ad tech space. The company's key achievements include pioneering the world's first video SSP with 100% server-side auctions and establishing an invite-only platform that connects premium brands with premium publishers. With a strong emphasis on transparency and scale, Chocolate has significantly impacted the mobile video advertising industry by enhancing ad performance and monetization capabilities for its clients.

Chocolate - Quick Facts

When was Chocolate founded?

Chocolate was founded in 2008.

Where is Chocolate's headquarters located?

Chocolate's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Chocolate's last funding round?

Chocolate's most recent funding round was for $5.2M (USD) in July 2014.

How much has Chocolate raised to-date?

As of Jul 1, 2014, Chocolate has raised a total of $13.1M (USD).

How many employees does Chocolate have?

Chocolate has 75 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Chocolate - Classification

Ownership
  • Equity
  • Venture Capital
Technology
  • Programmatic Advertising
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Marketplace
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Recurring
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Mobile Advertising
  • Video Advertising
Tags
  • Adtech
  • SaaS
NAICS
  • 310000Manufacturing
  • 311000Food Manufacturing
  • 311300Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing
  • 311350Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing
  • 311351Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing from Cacao Beans
SIC
  • 2000Food And Kindred Products
  • 2060Sugar And Confectionery Products
  • 2066Chocolate And Cocoa Products