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Showheroes

Showheroes

Provides brand-safe, contextually targeted video advertising solutions that enable publishers to monetize content and advertisers to reach audiences without relying on third-party cookies.

showheroes.comBerlin, GermanyFounded 2014

Last updated May 11, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Industry
Video Advertising Technology
Business Model
SaaS/Platform
Target Market
Mid-Market to Enterprise
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
€100M+
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading European contextual video advertising platform

Overview

Showheroes is a European video advertising technology company that specializes in contextual video advertising solutions. The company offers a comprehensive suite of products including video players, programmatic video advertising, and semantic targeting technology that analyzes content to deliver relevant video ads. Their platform serves both publishers looking to monetize video content and advertisers seeking brand-safe, contextually relevant placements. The company has positioned itself as a leader in cookieless, contextual video advertising solutions, particularly important in the privacy-first advertising landscape. Showheroes operates across multiple European markets and has expanded its presence through strategic acquisitions and partnerships. Their technology emphasizes brand safety, viewability, and contextual relevance, making them a significant player in the European video advertising ecosystem. Showheroes has grown through both organic expansion and acquisitions, including the purchase of video technology companies to enhance their product offerings. They serve premium publishers and brands, focusing on delivering high-quality video advertising experiences that align with content context rather than relying on third-party cookies.

Products & Features

Showheroes Video Player

Customizable video player for publishers with monetization capabilities

SemanticHero

AI-powered semantic targeting technology for contextual video ad placement

Video Ad Server

Programmatic video advertising platform for in-stream and outstream ads

Video Content Studio

Tools for creating and managing video content for publishers

CTV Solutions

Connected TV advertising capabilities

Key Features
Semantic contextual targetingBrand safety controlsIn-stream and outstream video formatsProgrammatic integrationReal-time content analysisCookieless targetingViewability optimizationMulti-format video support
Use Cases
Publisher video monetizationContextual video advertising campaignsBrand-safe video ad placementCookieless audience targetingPremium video content distributionProgrammatic video advertising
Customer Segments
Premium publishersMedia companiesBrand advertisersAdvertising agenciesProgrammatic buyers

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