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Sonobi

Sonobi

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Sonobi provides publishers with transparent, data-driven programmatic advertising solutions that maximize revenue through direct deals and advanced header bidding technology while reducing reliance on intermediaries.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2011
HQ
New York, New York, United States
Connections
6

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
$26M
Revenue
$10M-$50M
3integrations1competitors

About

Independent mid-tier SSP and header bidding provider focused on publisher monetization and transparency

Sonobi is an independent advertising technology company founded in 2011 that provides a programmatic advertising platform connecting publishers and advertisers. The company operates a header bidding platform and supply-side platform (SSP) that emphasizes transparency, direct deals, and data-driven optimization. Sonobi differentiates itself through its focus on providing publishers with greater control over their inventory and enabling more direct relationships between buyers and sellers, reducing intermediaries in the programmatic supply chain. The company's platform combines header bidding technology with advanced analytics and audience data capabilities to help publishers maximize revenue while giving advertisers access to premium inventory. Sonobi serves mid-to-large publishers and brands across various digital formats including display, video, and mobile advertising. As an independent player in the AdTech ecosystem, Sonobi positions itself as an alternative to the major walled gardens, emphasizing transparency and publisher-first solutions in an increasingly consolidated market.

Business model

SaaS/Marketplace

Target market

Mid-Market to Enterprise

What they offer

  • Sonobi Header Bidding

    Advanced header bidding solution that enables publishers to offer inventory to multiple demand sources simultaneously

  • Sonobi SSP

    Supply-side platform providing publishers with tools to manage and monetize their advertising inventory programmatically

  • Trinity

    Unified auction platform that consolidates demand from multiple sources into a single auction

  • Sonobi Analytics

    Real-time reporting and analytics dashboard for publishers to optimize yield and performance

Key features

Header bidding technologyDirect deal marketplaceReal-time analytics and reportingAudience segmentation and data managementMulti-format ad support (display, video, mobile)Transparent auction mechanicsYield optimization toolsPrivate marketplace (PMP) capabilities

Use cases

Publisher revenue optimization through header biddingPremium inventory monetization for digital publishersDirect programmatic deals between publishers and advertisersMulti-format advertising across display, video, and mobilePrivate marketplace creation and managementAudience data monetization for publishers

Customer segments

Digital publishersMedia companiesContent creatorsAdvertisers and brandsAdvertising agenciesDemand-side platforms (DSPs)

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Real-time bidding (RTB) infrastructureHeader bidding wrappersCloud infrastructureData management platform capabilitiesAPI integrations

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPAIAB standardsTAG Certified

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2011 · Founded
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