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Anzu

Anzu

In-Game Advertisinganzu.io

Anzu enables brands to reach highly engaged gaming audiences through non-intrusive, blended in-game ads that feel native to the game environment, measured to the same standards as traditional digital media.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2017
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Connections
15

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
$37M
Revenue
$10M - $50M annually
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About

Leading independent in-game advertising platform with the broadest cross-platform (mobile, PC, console) programmatic in-game ad solution and IAB certification

Anzu.io is a pioneering in-game advertising technology company that has built a sophisticated platform for integrating programmatic display and video ads directly into game environments. Rather than interrupting gameplay with interstitials or pop-ups, Anzu's technology embeds ads into natural in-game surfaces — billboards, stadium banners, jerseys, and environmental objects — making them feel like organic parts of the game world. The platform supports mobile, PC, and console (including Xbox and PlayStation) environments, giving it one of the broadest cross-platform footprints in the in-game advertising space. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York with additional offices in Tel Aviv, London, and other global hubs, Anzu has established itself as a market leader in blended in-game advertising. The company works with major game publishers and developers to integrate its SDK, which then connects to leading programmatic demand sources including major DSPs and ad exchanges. Anzu is IAB-certified and has partnered with measurement firms like Nielsen and Comscore to provide brand-standard audience verification and viewability metrics, addressing a key barrier to brand advertiser adoption. Anzu occupies a strong position in the rapidly growing in-game advertising market, competing with companies like Bidstack, Frameplay, and Admix (now part of Unity). The company has attracted significant investment and counts major brands and agencies among its clients, positioning itself as the go-to infrastructure layer connecting the gaming ecosystem with the broader programmatic advertising industry.

Business model

Platform / Marketplace

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • Blended In-Game Ads

    Programmatic display and video ads embedded into natural in-game surfaces such as billboards, banners, and environmental objects across mobile, PC, and console games.

  • Anzu SDK

    A lightweight SDK for game developers and publishers to integrate Anzu's ad serving technology directly into their games, enabling monetization without disrupting gameplay.

  • Programmatic Demand Integration

    Connects game inventory to leading DSPs, ad exchanges, and programmatic demand sources, enabling real-time bidding and campaign execution at scale.

  • Audience Measurement & Verification

    Partnerships with Nielsen, Comscore, and other measurement providers to deliver brand-standard viewability, reach, and audience verification metrics for in-game campaigns.

  • Cross-Platform Console Advertising

    Industry-first capability to serve programmatic ads within console games on Xbox and PlayStation platforms, expanding brand reach into living-room gaming environments.

Key features

Blended, non-intrusive in-game ad formats (no pop-ups or interstitials)Cross-platform support: mobile, PC, and console (Xbox, PlayStation)IAB-certified in-game advertising standards complianceReal-time programmatic bidding and campaign managementThird-party audience measurement via Nielsen and ComscoreViewability and brand safety controlsSDK-based publisher integrationSupport for display and video ad formats within game environments

Use cases

Brand advertisers running awareness campaigns targeting hard-to-reach gaming audiencesGame developers and publishers monetizing their titles without disrupting player experienceMedia agencies executing programmatic campaigns across gaming inventory at scaleSports and entertainment brands placing contextually relevant ads in sports or racing gamesFMCG, automotive, and consumer electronics brands reaching 18-34 male demographics via gamingAdvertisers seeking brand-safe, viewable inventory with third-party verified measurement

Customer segments

Brand advertisers (Fortune 500 and global brands)Media and advertising agenciesGame developers and publishers (mobile, PC, console)Programmatic trading desks and DSPsSports and entertainment companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Proprietary SDK (Unity, Unreal Engine, and native integrations)Real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureOpenRTB protocol support3D ad rendering and placement engineViewability measurement technologyCloud-based ad serving infrastructureMachine learning for ad placement optimization

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB CertifiedCOPPA compliantBrand safety standards

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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