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Zefr

Zefr

Enables brands to advertise safely and effectively across social video platforms through AI-powered contextual intelligence and content-level targeting, ensuring brand suitability while maximizing reach without relying on cookies or personal data.

zefr.comLos Angeles, California, United StatesFounded 2009

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 19, 2026

Industry
Brand Safety and Contextual Targeting
Business Model
SaaS
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
201-500
Funding
$52M
Revenue Range
$50M-$100M
API Available
Yes
Market Position

Leading provider of brand suitability and contextual targeting solutions for social video platforms, particularly YouTube

Overview

Zefr is a leading data and technology company specializing in brand suitability and contextual targeting for digital advertising, with a particular focus on YouTube and social video platforms. The company provides AI-powered content verification and targeting solutions that help brands ensure their ads appear alongside appropriate content while maximizing reach and performance. Zefr has established itself as a key player in the brand safety and contextual intelligence space, particularly as the industry shifts away from cookie-based targeting. Founded as a social video analytics company, Zefr has evolved into a comprehensive platform for contextual advertising and brand suitability measurement. The company processes billions of videos and social media posts to provide granular content-level insights, enabling advertisers to target audiences based on the content they consume rather than personal data. Zefr holds official partnerships with major platforms including YouTube, where it is recognized as a Measurement Program Partner, and has expanded its capabilities across multiple social media environments.

Products & Features

Zefr Platform

Comprehensive brand suitability and contextual targeting platform for social video advertising

Content Graph

AI-powered content classification system that analyzes and categorizes video content at scale

Brand Suitability Controls

Customizable controls allowing brands to define where their ads should and shouldn't appear

Contextual Targeting

Cookie-free targeting solution based on content context rather than user data

Measurement & Analytics

Performance measurement and reporting tools for brand safety and campaign effectiveness

Key Features
AI-powered video content analysisReal-time brand suitability verificationContextual targeting without cookiesCustom brand safety categoriesYouTube Measurement Program PartnerMulti-platform social video coverageGranular content-level insightsPre-bid and post-bid verification
Use Cases
Brand safety verification for YouTube campaignsContextual targeting for cookieless advertisingSocial video campaign optimizationContent suitability measurement and reportingSensitive category avoidanceAudience targeting based on content consumptionCross-platform brand safety management
Customer Segments
Brand advertisersAdvertising agenciesTrading desksDemand-side platforms (DSPs)Media buyersFortune 500 companies

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