Protected Media

Advertising Fraud Prevention

Media & Entertainment Technologies
Acquired (Inactive) by Flashtalking on Feb 2021 - closed due to acquisition
Acquired Petah Tikva Founded 2014
Total raised
$4.0M
Last: Seed 2017-04
Stage
Acquired
Founded
2014
Headcount
17
HQ
Petah Tikva
Sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies

About

Protected Media fights online advertising fraud by adding a protective layer to every ad, whether on display, mobile, or video, in order to provide clients with critical, real-time insights. The companys multilayered ad protection is click-based and performs real installations, ensuring that clients pay only for actual users.

Funding history · 1 round · $4.0M total

2017-04
Seed $4.0M

Company Intelligence Q&A

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What is the primary business of Protected Media?
Protected Media specializes in advertising fraud prevention, providing a protective layer for ads across display, mobile, and video to offer real-time insights and ensure clients pay only for actual users.
When was Protected Media founded?
Protected Media was founded in July 2014.
What was the last known funding round for Protected Media?
Protected Media completed a Seed round in April 2017, raising a total of $4,000,000. Key investors included iAngels and Adler Chomsky & Warsawasky. For a full financing history, refer to startupim.
What is the current status of Protected Media?
Protected Media is currently inactive, having been acquired by Flashtalking in February 2021.
Which company acquired Protected Media and when?
Protected Media was acquired by Flashtalking in February 2021 to bolster OTT fraud detection services.
What significant product launch did Protected Media make in September 2019?
In September 2019, Protected Media launched a new OTT traffic verification SDK.
Did Protected Media expand its global presence, and if so, when and how?
Yes, in October 2017, Protected Media expanded its global footprint by establishing a New York-based management team.
What partnership did Protected Media announce in January 2021?
In January 2021, Protected Media partnered with SelectMedia to combat fraudulent traffic in the CTV space.
How many employees did Protected Media have?
Protected Media had 17 employees.

Sectors & technology

Primary sector
Media & Entertainment Technologies
Sub-sectors
Business SoftwareSales & Marketing SolutionsAdvertising PlatformsMedia & Entertainment TechnologiesDigital Content Distribution
Technologies
Platforms & InterfacesWebSoftware
Target customers
Enterprise & Professional ServicesMarketing & SalesAdvertising
Business model
B2B

Highlights

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Tags

cyber-securityadvertisingbot-detectiongame-developerswebsite-securityadvertisersanti-fraudcampaign-managementadtech