The Trade Desk
Ventura, California · Founded 2009
1001-5000 employees · TTD
Sourced & current · updated Oct 16, 2026Website
The Trade Desk is an American multinational technology company and the largest independent demand-side platform (DSP) in the world, specializing in programmatic marketing automation with personalized real-time digital content, headquartered in Ventura, California.
Where they sit
Stack tier: Core Platforms (S)
Demand Side Platform (DSP)
Largest independent DSP in the world, positioned as the leading alternative to walled-garden platforms like Google and Meta for programmatic media buying
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In their space
- S4S Ventures invests in Olyzon1 sourceMay 28, 2026 · $10M
- Scibids raises $22M Series B for AI bidding optimization1 sourceNov 1, 2023 · $22M
- Instacart IPO values company at $10B with advertising focus1 sourceSep 19, 2023 · $10B
- StackAdapt raises $190M Series D at $1B+ valuation1 sourceSep 1, 2023 · $190M