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MangoAI was acquired by Canva (Feb 2026) (see deal)

MangoAI

AdTech

MangoAI used reinforcement learning and ad-platform feedback loops to automatically refine video-ad creative, improving campaign performance without manual iteration.

Last updated Nov 3, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

HQ
United States
Parent
Canva
Connections
3

AI-drafted from public sources3 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
1-10
1corporate family1acquisitions
Creative PlatformAI-Powered Platform

About

Niche AI startup focused on reinforcement learning for video-ad creative optimization, acquired by Canva to enhance its marketing intelligence capabilities

MangoAI was a US startup that built algorithms and a reinforcement learning system to improve video-ad performance, using ad-platform feedback to refine creative. Founded by former Netflix data leaders Nirmal Govind and Vinith Misra, it was acquired by Canva in February 2026 to support Canva Grow, its marketing intelligence products.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

Mid-Market, Enterprise

What they offer

  • Video Ad Optimization Engine

    A reinforcement learning system that ingested ad-platform performance feedback to iteratively refine video ad creative and improve campaign outcomes.

Key features

Reinforcement learning for video ad creative refinementAd-platform feedback integration for closed-loop optimizationAlgorithmic creative performance improvement

Use cases

Automated optimization of video ad creative performanceData-driven creative iteration for digital advertising campaigns

Customer segments

Performance marketersDigital advertisersBrand marketing teams

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Reinforcement learningMachine learning / AIAd platform APIs

Deployment

Cloud
Corporate history
  1. 2026Acquired by Canva
    Still operating as part of Canva
Connection details

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