Vibe

Vibe

Cost-per-view digital advertising for streaming TV

Overview

Vibe.co runs a digital advertising platform for streaming apps and TV channels, helping small and medium-sized businesses reach audiences across 500+ apps and channels and up to 120 million households. Advertisers run campaigns on the platform and pay on a cost-per-view basis, with targeting based on socio-demographic factors, interests, and purchase intent to show ads to likely customers. It differentiates itself with SMB-friendly campaigns, a large and varied inventory, and a pay-for-views model that links cost directly to actual views. The goal is to help brands increase visibility and efficiently connect with the right audiences through streaming media.

About Vibe

Simplify's Rating
Why Vibe is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Data & Analytics

Consumer Software

Enterprise Software

Entertainment

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$78.9M

Headquarters

Chicago, Illinois

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Series B $50M from Hedosophia values Vibe.co at $410M, funding AI enhancements.
  • Over 3,000 advertisers, 80% first-time TV users, drive eight-figure revenue.
  • Performance TV market surpasses social ads by 2035 via DTC brand shift.

What critics are saying

  • Amazon Ads self-serve CTV on Fire TV captures SMB budgets in 3-6 months.
  • Google Privacy Sandbox DV360 rollout slashes targeting performance by 40% in 12 months.
  • The7stars ID5 acquisition undercuts Vibe.co hyper-targeting in 6-12 months.

What makes Vibe unique

  • Vibe.co self-serve CTV platform targets SMBs with 5-minute ad launches on 500 channels.
  • Vibe Studio generates 10% of ads via AI, reaching 30% by end-2026.
  • Vibe Connect provides direct premium CTV access to 120 million households.

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Funding

Total Funding

$78.9M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

3 Rounds

Series B funding is typically for startups that have proven their business model and need more funding to expand rapidly—often by entering new markets or adding more products. Investors are usually venture capital firms that specialize in later-stage investments.
Series B Funding Comparison
Above Average

Industry standards

$35M
$45M
Linktree
$50M
Vibe
$65M
Substack
$100M
ClickUp

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Meal Benefits

Stock Options

Childcare Support

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

4%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 10th, 2025
Vibe.co Raises $50M, Hits $410M Valuation

AdTech company Vibe.co raised $50 million in a Series B funding round, boosting its valuation to $410 million. Founded in 2021, Vibe offers a self-service TV ad buying platform using AI to assist smaller brands with ad placements on streaming services. Co-CEO Arthur Querou highlights their AI studio and ad targeting product as growth drivers. Vibe plans to use AI agents to fill roles, reducing the need to hire 250 positions by 2028.

Drimble
Sep 30th, 2025
Vibe raises $50M to simplify TV ads

Vibe, an adtech startup, aims to simplify the process of buying streaming TV ads, making it as easy as advertising on Google and Meta. The company offers a self-service platform for this purpose. Vibe recently secured a $50 million Series B investment round, led by a venture capital firm.

Business Insider
Sep 30th, 2025
This startup wants to make buying streaming TV ads as easy as advertising on Google and Meta. See the pitch deck that helped it raise $50M.

On Tuesday, Vibe announced a $50 million Series B investment round, led by the venture capital firm Hedosophia.

The Tech Outlook
Sep 30th, 2025
Vibe.co Raises $50M Series B to Bring AI-Powered, Hyper-Targeted Advertising to TV

In addition, Nirav Tolia, CEO of Nextdoor, has joined Vibe.co's board of directors.

Sifted
Sep 30th, 2025
Vibe.co raises $50m to challenge Facebook Ads

Vibe.co, a Paris-based startup, raised a $50 million Series B at a $410 million valuation, led by Hedosophia with participation from QuantumLight and Illusian. The company, which offers targeted advertising on streaming platforms, has raised nearly $80 million in total. Vibe.co aims to reach $1 billion in annual revenues by 2028 and plans to expand its US operations, where it currently employs 90 of its 140 staff.

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