GumGum
GumGum is a contextual intelligence company that positions itself as "The Mindset Company," building technology to help advertisers and publishers connect with audiences based on real-time receptivity rather than identity-based targeting.
Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 13, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 501-1000
- Funding
- $135M
- Revenue
- $100M-$200M
- Stock
- NASDAQ:SYMBOL
About
Pioneer and recognized leader in contextual intelligence and cookieless advertising, serving top global brands and agencies
GumGum is a contextual intelligence company that positions itself as "The Mindset Company," building technology to help advertisers and publishers connect with audiences based on real-time receptivity rather than identity-based targeting. Its capabilities span contextual intelligence, attention measurement, and real-world outcome tracking, anchored by the Mindset Graph™, which captures shifts in consumer openness, intent, and attention as they occur. For publishers, the platform provides tools including optimized ad placement and header bidding integration, with the goal of maximizing inventory value and ad revenue. On the buy side, GumGum enables advertisers to reach audiences across CTV, digital video, and display by following consumer mindset across screens. Its client base includes major global brands such as Starbucks, Sephora, Target, Microsoft, Jeep, Clorox, and Unilever, while its publisher partners include outlets such as Daily Mail, Rolling Stone, and Business Insider. On the financial side, GumGum raised $75 million from Goldman Sachs, placing its valuation above $700 million. Source 1: gumgum.com — About GumGum | AI Advertising Pioneers Source 2: playwire.com — Ad Tech Ecosystem: GumGum Source 3: gumgum.com — GumGum | The Mindset Company™ – CTV, OLV & High ... Source 4: marketingbrew.com — What GumGum's Valuation Means for the Future of Ad-tech
Business model
SaaS / Managed Service
Target market
Enterprise
What they offer
Verity
GumGum's proprietary contextual intelligence engine that uses computer vision and NLP to analyze and classify web pages, images, and videos for brand safety, suitability, and contextual targeting.
Contextual Advertising
AI-driven display and video ad targeting based on content context rather than user data, enabling cookieless audience reach.
In-Image Advertising
Ad placements embedded within editorial images on publisher pages, leveraging computer vision to match ads to image content.
In-Screen Advertising
High-impact ad formats that appear within the viewable screen area, optimized for attention and engagement.
Brand Safety & Suitability
Tools for advertisers and publishers to ensure ads appear alongside appropriate content, with granular suitability controls beyond standard brand safety.
Attention Measurement
Solutions to measure and optimize ad attention metrics, helping advertisers understand true engagement beyond impressions.
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- 2008 · Founded