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Outbrain

Outbrain: A NY-based web recommendation platform, generating revenue for publishers through pay-per-click ads.

New York City, NY, US🇺🇸
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Outbrain, founded in 2006 by Yaron Galai and Ori Lahav, is a web recommendation platform headquartered in New York City. The company's core mission is to help online publishers generate revenue through content discovery and advertising. Outbrain offers a content discovery platform that displays feeds of content and ads, known as chumboxes, on websites and mobile platforms. Advertisers pay on a pay-per-click basis, with a portion of the revenue shared with publishers. The company's vision is to enhance user engagement and monetization for digital media.

Notable figures associated with Outbrain include Co-CEOs Yaron Galai and David Kostman. The company went public on Nasdaq under the ticker OB and reported a revenue of $992 million in 2022. With a workforce of 850 employees, Outbrain has made significant strides in the internet industry, impacting how content is discovered and monetized online. Its innovative approach has positioned it as a leader in the web recommendation space, benefiting both publishers and advertisers globally.

Outbrain - Products & Services

  • Outbrain Direct Response logo

    Outbrain Direct Response

    Managed performance-marketing service combining premium reach, contextual insights, and predictive AI for direct-response advertisers.

    Competing Products

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    Taboola logo
  • Outbrain Amplify logo

    Outbrain Amplify

    Self-serve native advertising buying platform offering conversion bidding, audience targeting, and programmatic deal packages.

    Competing Products

    Nativo logo
    Taboola logo

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Teads

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ZergNet

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EX. logo

EX.

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Revenue.com

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Sovrn logo

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OpenAds logo

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Native Ads logo

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Outbrain - Quick Facts

Who are Outbrain's competitors?

Companies similar to Outbrain include NewsBreak, Taboola, Nativo and AdPushup.

When was Outbrain founded?

Outbrain was founded in 2006.

Where is Outbrain's headquarters located?

Outbrain's headquarters is located in New York City, NY, US.

When was Outbrain's last funding round?

Outbrain's most recent funding round was for $200M (USD) in July 2021.

How much disclosed funding has Outbrain raised?

As of Jul 6, 2021, Outbrain has disclosed funding of $394M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.

How many employees does Outbrain have?

Outbrain has 1,076 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Outbrain - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Technology
  • AI
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
Customer
  • Enterprise
  • Small Business
Tags
  • API
  • Data
NAICS
  • 540000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541000Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
  • 541600Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
  • 541610Management Consulting Services
  • 541613Marketing Consulting Services
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
ISIC
  • 4791Retail sale via mail order houses or via Internet
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NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 541800Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
  • 513210Software Publishers
  • 541810Advertising Agencies
SIC
  • 5960Nonstore Retailers
  • 5961Catalog And Mail-order Houses
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail
  • 6000Depository Institutions
  • 8700Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management, And Related Services
  • 7310Advertising
  • 8740Management And Public Relations Services
  • 7311Advertising Agencies
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
  • 8742Management Consulting Services