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Smadex

Smadex

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Smadex delivers performance-driven mobile user acquisition and retargeting through a proprietary DSP powered by machine learning and real-time bidding, enabling app marketers to acquire high-value users and maximize ROAS at scale.

Last updated Oct 16, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
2012
HQ
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Connections
18

AI-drafted from public sources3 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
51-200
17competitors

About

Specialist mobile-first DSP with a strong foothold in European and Latin American performance advertising markets, operating as part of Entravision's global digital advertising portfolio.

Smadex is a Barcelona-based mobile demand-side platform specializing in programmatic advertising technology for the mobile application ecosystem. The company provides performance-driven user acquisition, retargeting, and app engagement campaigns through its proprietary real-time bidding infrastructure and machine learning algorithms. Smadex serves app marketers and mobile-centric brands across verticals including gaming, e-commerce, fintech, and entertainment, enabling them to reach high-value users at scale across mobile inventory sources globally. The platform differentiates itself through its deep focus on mobile performance advertising, combining predictive bidding models with granular audience targeting and transparent reporting. Smadex's technology stack is built to optimize campaign outcomes such as installs, in-app events, and return on ad spend (ROAS), making it particularly attractive to performance marketers seeking measurable results. The company integrates with major mobile measurement partners (MMPs) and supply-side platforms to provide a comprehensive programmatic buying solution. Smadex operates as a subsidiary of Entravision Communications, a publicly traded media and marketing solutions company, which acquired Smadex to strengthen its digital advertising capabilities in international markets. Headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, Smadex has established a strong presence in European and Latin American markets while serving clients globally, positioning itself as a specialist mobile DSP within the broader programmatic advertising landscape.

Business model

SaaS / Managed Service DSP

Target market

Mid-Market and Enterprise app marketers

What they offer

  • User Acquisition DSP

    Programmatic demand-side platform enabling app marketers to run performance-based user acquisition campaigns across global mobile inventory.

  • Retargeting

    Re-engagement campaigns targeting lapsed or inactive app users to drive in-app conversions and retention.

  • Creative Studio

    Tools for building and optimizing mobile ad creatives including playable ads, video, and interactive formats.

  • Audience Targeting

    Granular audience segmentation using first- and third-party data signals to reach high-value mobile users.

  • Real-Time Analytics & Reporting

    Transparent campaign dashboards providing real-time performance metrics, attribution data, and ROAS tracking.

Key features

Machine learning-powered predictive biddingReal-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureMobile measurement partner (MMP) integrationsGranular audience segmentation and targetingTransparent performance reporting and analyticsSupport for multiple mobile ad formats including video and playablesFraud detection and brand safety controls

Use cases

Mobile app user acquisition campaignsApp re-engagement and retargetingIn-app event optimization (e.g., purchases, registrations)ROAS-focused performance campaigns for gaming appsMobile advertising for fintech and e-commerce appsProgrammatic video advertising on mobile

Customer segments

Mobile gaming companiesE-commerce app marketersFintech and banking appsEntertainment and streaming appsPerformance marketing agencies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureMachine learning and predictive modelingBig data processing pipelinesCloud-based ad servingMMP integrations (Adjust, AppsFlyer, Kochava, Branch)

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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