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Bidstack

Bidstack

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Bidstack enables brands to reach highly engaged gaming audiences through contextually native, non-intrusive in-game ads, while helping game publishers monetize their inventory without disrupting the player experience.

Last updated Aug 29, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Aug 31, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
London, England, United Kingdom
Connections
12

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
~£20M+
Revenue
Under $10M
Stock
BIDS
6integrations4competitors

About

Leading pure-play in-game advertising platform, publicly listed on AIM, specializing in native non-intrusive ad formats within video game environments

Bidstack is a pioneering AdTech company founded in 2015 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom, specializing in native in-game advertising technology. The company has built a proprietary programmatic advertising platform that allows brands and advertisers to place contextually relevant, non-intrusive advertisements within video game environments — including billboards, pitch-side banners, and other naturally occurring ad placements — across mobile, PC, and console platforms. By integrating directly into game engines and working closely with game developers and publishers, Bidstack ensures that ads feel organic to the gaming experience rather than disruptive overlays. Bidstack operates at the intersection of the rapidly growing gaming industry and the digital advertising ecosystem, offering a supply-side platform (SSP) for game publishers and demand-side access for advertisers and agencies. The company's real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructure connects premium gaming inventory with programmatic demand, enabling data-driven targeting and measurable campaign performance. Bidstack is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange's AIM market under the ticker BIDS, giving it a distinct profile among AdTech companies in the in-game advertising space. As in-game advertising has grown into a multi-billion dollar market, Bidstack has positioned itself as a specialist pure-play provider, competing with broader platforms while emphasizing its deep gaming expertise, developer relationships, and commitment to non-intrusive ad formats. The company serves a global roster of game publishers, brands, and media agencies, and has established integrations with major demand-side platforms and ad exchanges to maximize fill rates and revenue for its publisher partners.

Business model

Marketplace / Platform (SSP + Programmatic)

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market (Game Publishers, Brands, Agencies)

What they offer

  • Bidstack SSP

    Supply-side platform enabling game publishers to monetize in-game ad inventory programmatically through real-time bidding.

  • Bidstack Ad Server

    Proprietary ad serving technology that delivers native in-game advertisements seamlessly within game environments.

  • Bidstack for Publishers

    SDK and integration tools allowing game developers to embed ad placements directly into their games across mobile, PC, and console.

  • Bidstack for Advertisers

    Demand-side access and campaign management tools enabling brands and agencies to run targeted in-game advertising campaigns.

  • Bidstack Analytics

    Reporting and measurement dashboard providing campaign performance metrics, viewability data, and audience insights.

Key features

Native, non-intrusive in-game ad formats (billboards, pitch-side banners, environmental placements)Real-time bidding (RTB) programmatic infrastructureGame engine SDK integrations (Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.)Cross-platform support: mobile, PC, and consoleContextual and audience-based targetingViewability and brand safety measurementPublisher yield optimizationDirect and programmatic demand channels

Use cases

Brand awareness campaigns within premium video game titlesSports brand advertising in sports simulation gamesFMCG and automotive advertising in racing and open-world gamesGame publisher inventory monetization without disruptive interstitialsProgrammatic in-game media buying for agenciesContextually relevant product placement in virtual environments

Customer segments

Video game publishers and developersGlobal brands and advertisersMedia and advertising agenciesSports and entertainment brandsFMCG and consumer goods companiesAutomotive brands

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Proprietary ad serverReal-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureUnity SDK integrationUnreal Engine integrationOpenRTB protocolProgrammatic demand connectorsCloud-based delivery infrastructure

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB standards complianceBrand safety controls

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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