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Bidstack

Bidstack

In-Game Advertisingbidstack.com

Bidstack enables game developers to monetize their titles without disrupting player experience, while giving advertisers access to engaged gaming audiences through contextually relevant, native in-game ad placements at programmatic scale.

Last updated Jun 28, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 29, 2026

Founded
2015
HQ
London, England, United Kingdom
Connections
11

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
~£20M+
Revenue
Under $10M
Stock
BIDS
5integrations4competitors

About

A leading specialist in intrinsic in-game advertising, connecting game publishers with brand advertisers through a programmatic marketplace focused on native, non-intrusive ad formats.

Bidstack is a pioneering AdTech company specializing in in-game advertising technology, operating at the intersection of the gaming and digital advertising industries. The company has developed a proprietary programmatic advertising platform that enables brands to deliver contextually relevant, non-intrusive advertisements within video game environments — including billboards, stadium hoardings, and other native in-game placements — without disrupting the player experience. Bidstack's technology supports real-time bidding (RTB) mechanisms and integrates with major game engines and platforms across mobile, PC, and console. Bidstack serves a dual-sided marketplace: on one side, it provides game developers and publishers with a monetization solution that preserves gameplay integrity; on the other, it offers advertisers and agencies access to a highly engaged, hard-to-reach gaming audience through brand-safe, viewable inventory. The platform connects to leading demand-side platforms (DSPs) and supply-side platforms (SSPs), enabling programmatic buying at scale. Bidstack has established partnerships with major game studios and sports rights holders, and its technology is particularly prominent in sports simulation and racing game genres. In the competitive in-game advertising landscape, Bidstack differentiates itself through its focus on intrinsic, native ad formats that blend seamlessly into game environments rather than interruptive overlays or rewarded video. The company has been publicly listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, giving it visibility and credibility in the AdTech sector. As gaming continues to grow as a mainstream media channel, Bidstack is positioned as a key enabler of the in-game advertising ecosystem for both indie and AAA game publishers.

Business model

Marketplace / Programmatic Platform

Target market

Enterprise and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • Bidstack Ad Server

    Proprietary ad serving technology that delivers intrinsic in-game ads into native placements within game environments in real time.

  • Bidstack DSP Integrations

    Connections to major demand-side platforms enabling programmatic buying of in-game inventory at scale.

  • Publisher SDK

    Software development kit for game developers to integrate Bidstack's ad technology into their titles across mobile, PC, and console platforms.

  • Bidstack Marketplace

    A curated marketplace connecting brand advertisers and agencies with premium gaming inventory from publisher partners.

  • Analytics & Reporting Dashboard

    Campaign performance reporting tools providing viewability, engagement, and brand lift metrics for in-game ad campaigns.

Key features

Intrinsic, native in-game ad formats (billboards, hoardings, trackside ads)Real-time bidding (RTB) and programmatic buying supportMulti-platform support: mobile, PC, and consoleGame engine integrations (Unity, Unreal Engine)Viewability measurement and brand safety controlsNon-intrusive ad delivery that preserves gameplay experienceSports simulation and racing genre specializationPublisher monetization SDK

Use cases

Brand advertising within sports simulation games (football, racing, etc.)Game developer monetization without rewarded video or interstitialsProgrammatic in-game media buying for agencies and brandsReaching cord-cutting, ad-blocking gaming audiencesContextual advertising aligned with in-game environmentsBrand awareness campaigns targeting console and PC gamers

Customer segments

Game developers and publishers (indie and AAA)Brand advertisers seeking gaming audiencesMedia agencies and trading desksSports brands and rights holdersFMCG and consumer brands targeting young demographics

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Unity SDK integrationUnreal Engine integrationOpenRTB protocolProgrammatic SSP/DSP connectivityViewability measurement (MOAT, IAS compatible)Cloud-based ad serving infrastructure

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPABrand safety standards

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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