SpotX
SpotX, now operating as part of Magnite, was a video advertising and monetization platform that was acquired by Magnite, Inc. in 2021.
Last updated Oct 25, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated Oct 26, 2026
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At a glance
- Employees
- 201-500
- Funding
- $100M+
- Revenue
- $100M-$250M
- Stock
- NASDAQ:MGNI
About
Was one of the leading independent video-focused supply-side platforms and ad servers for premium publishers, with particular strength in connected TV monetization prior to its acquisition by Magnite.
SpotX, now operating as part of Magnite, was a video advertising and monetization platform that was acquired by Magnite, Inc. in 2021. It served premium publishers with holistic yield management tools — including programmatic technology, a modern ad server, and private marketplace capabilities — designed to maximize revenue across desktop, mobile, and connected TV inventory while giving publishers greater transparency and control over advertiser buying behavior. Publishers used SpotX to consolidate all of their demand sources — including ad networks, DSPs, trading desks, and exchanges — into a single platform where media owners could manage inventory and maximize revenue. SpotX was sold to Magnite for a purchase price consisting of $560 million in cash and 14.0 million shares of Magnite stock, implying an enterprise value of $1.17 billion. Source 1: wikipedia.org — SpotX Source 2: hig.com — SpotX - H.I.G. Capital Portfolio Company Source 3: stevieawards.com — Serving All Your Video Ad Needs with SpotX Source 4: bertelsmann.com — RTL Group Sells Its US Ad-Tech Company SpotX
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Video Ad Server
A modern ad server enabling publishers to manage and deliver video advertising across desktop, mobile, and connected TV environments.
Programmatic SSP
A supply-side platform connecting premium publishers to a broad ecosystem of DSPs, ad networks, trading desks, and exchanges.
Private Marketplace (PMP)
Tools enabling publishers to create curated, invitation-only programmatic deals with preferred buyers at negotiated pricing.
Holistic Yield Management
Unified yield optimization tools allowing publishers to consolidate all demand sources and maximize revenue across inventory types.
CTV Monetization
Specialized capabilities for monetizing connected TV inventory programmatically, a key growth area that drove Magnite's acquisition interest.
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- 2007 · Founded