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Pixalate

Pixalate

Pixalate provides MRC-accredited invalid traffic detection and compliance analytics that protect advertisers, publishers, and platforms from ad fraud across all programmatic channels, including the fast-growing CTV and mobile app ecosystems.

pixalate.comMcLean, Virginia, United StatesFounded 2012

Last updated May 22, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated May 25, 2026

Industry
Ad Fraud Detection & Verification
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
51-200
Funding
$58.7M
Revenue Range
$10M-$50M
API Available
Yes
Market Position

MRC-accredited leader in programmatic ad fraud detection and compliance analytics, particularly strong in CTV/OTT and mobile app fraud intelligence

Overview

Pixalate is a leading fraud protection, privacy, and compliance analytics company serving the global programmatic advertising ecosystem. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Pixalate provides sophisticated invalid traffic (IVT) detection, ad fraud prevention, and audience analytics solutions across display, mobile app, video, and connected TV (CTV) advertising channels. The platform is accredited by the Media Rating Council (MRC) for detecting sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT), a distinction that underscores its credibility and technical rigor in the industry. Pixalate's product suite encompasses real-time fraud detection, supply-path analysis, seller trust indexes, and privacy compliance tools. The company is particularly well-known for its regular research reports and rankings on CTV and mobile app fraud, supply quality, and app store analytics, which have made it a go-to source for industry intelligence. Its Seller Trust Index and Supply Quality rankings are widely cited by publishers, advertisers, and agencies seeking transparency in programmatic supply chains. In the AdTech ecosystem, Pixalate occupies a critical role as an independent third-party verification and analytics provider. It serves demand-side platforms (DSPs), supply-side platforms (SSPs), advertisers, agencies, and publishers who need to ensure their programmatic investments are protected from fraud and compliant with privacy regulations such as GDPR and COPPA. The company competes with other verification and measurement firms but differentiates itself through its deep focus on CTV/OTT fraud, mobile app analytics, and its MRC accreditation.

Products & Features

Ad Fraud Protection

Real-time and pre-bid invalid traffic (IVT) detection and filtering across display, video, mobile, and CTV programmatic advertising

Seller Trust Index

Rankings and scoring of programmatic sellers (SSPs, exchanges) based on supply quality and fraud rates to guide media buying decisions

Supply Path Analytics

Tools to analyze and optimize programmatic supply paths, identifying low-quality or fraudulent inventory sources

CTV/OTT Fraud Detection

Specialized invalid traffic detection for connected TV and over-the-top streaming advertising environments

Mobile App Analytics

App store intelligence and fraud analytics for mobile advertising, including app ratings, compliance data, and IVT detection

Privacy Compliance Analytics

Tools to assess and monitor compliance with GDPR, COPPA, and other privacy regulations across app and web advertising inventory

Audience Verification

Audience data analytics to verify the quality and authenticity of audience segments used in programmatic campaigns

Research & Intelligence Reports

Regular published reports on ad fraud trends, supply quality, CTV fraud benchmarks, and app store analytics used widely across the industry

Key Features
MRC accreditation for Sophisticated Invalid Traffic (SIVT) detectionReal-time pre-bid and post-bid fraud filteringCTV and OTT-specific fraud detectionMobile app store analytics and compliance scoringSeller Trust Index and supply quality rankingsPrivacy compliance monitoring (GDPR, COPPA, CCPA)Programmatic supply path transparency toolsIndustry research reports and fraud benchmarking
Use Cases
Advertisers protecting programmatic budgets from invalid traffic and ad fraudDSPs integrating pre-bid fraud filtering to improve supply qualitySSPs and publishers validating inventory quality to attract premium buyersAgencies auditing media buys for fraud and compliance on behalf of clientsCTV app developers assessing compliance with children's privacy laws (COPPA)Media buyers using Seller Trust Index to evaluate and select supply partnersAd tech platforms ensuring GDPR and CCPA compliance across inventoryIndustry researchers benchmarking fraud rates across channels and verticals
Customer Segments
Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs)Supply-Side Platforms (SSPs) and Ad ExchangesAdvertisers and Brand MarketersMedia Agencies and Trading DesksPublishers and App DevelopersConnected TV and OTT PlatformsAd Networks

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