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SpotX

SpotX

Video Advertising Technologymagnite.com

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

Founded
2007
HQ
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Connections
49

AI-drafted from public sources26 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
201-500
Funding
$100M+
Revenue
$100M-$250M
Stock
NASDAQ:MGNI
37integrations7competitors

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

Business model

Marketplace

Target market

Enterprise

What they offer

  • 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.

Key features

Unified demand source management across ad networks, DSPs, and exchangesConnected TV and OTT video monetizationPrivate marketplace and programmatic direct deal managementPublisher-side transparency and control over buyer behaviorCross-screen video ad serving (desktop, mobile, CTV)

Use cases

Premium publishers monetizing video content across desktop and mobileBroadcasters and streaming services selling CTV inventory programmaticallyPublishers consolidating multiple demand sources into a single yield management platformMedia owners creating private marketplace deals with preferred advertisers

Customer segments

Premium digital publishersBroadcast and cable television networksStreaming and OTT video platformsDigital media companies with video inventory

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Programmatic RTB infrastructureVideo ad serving technologyConnected TV delivery systemsHeader bidding and unified auction technology

Security & compliance

GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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