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The Trade Desk
Ventura, California · Founded 2009
1001-5000 employees · TTD
Premium streaming TV. One-click commerce. Trusted journalism. The world’s most popular audio and podcasts. All these amazing online experiences thrive on an open internet. And they’re all fueled by relevant advertising.
Where they sit
Stack tier: Core Platforms (S)
Demand Side Platform (DSP)
The leading independent DSP globally, competing directly with Google DV360 while differentiating through neutrality, transparency, and CTV strength
Ownership
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Recent moves
In their space
- Publicis Groupe to acquire LiveRamp for $2.2 billionVerified · 4✓May 17, 2026 · $2.2 billion
- Mediaocean acquires Innovid1 sourceFeb 13, 2025 · $500M
- Walmart acquires Vizio for $2.3B to boost advertising business1 sourceFeb 20, 2024 · $2.3B
- Teads acquires GumGum for contextual advertising expansion1 sourceJan 9, 2024