Zefr
Los Angeles, California, United States · Founded 2009
201-500 employees · $52M
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.
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Stack tier: Infrastructure & Data (B)
Leading provider of brand suitability and contextual targeting solutions for social video platforms, particularly YouTube