London, United Kingdom
illuma, a pioneering AI company established in 2015, stands at the forefront of advanced contextual ad targeting technologies. Operating without the reliance on cookies or personal data, illuma has crafted a unique position within the digital advertising landscape. It serves an essential role for brands and agencies aiming to enhance their ad campaign outcomes by leveraging its real-time scaling technology.
The company, with a strong foundation based in the United Kingdom, also extends its innovative solutions to broadcasters, publishers, and online platforms, enabling them to efficiently manage their inventory for commercial uses. A notable aspect of their business model is fostering sustainable practices within the open web ecosystem, particularly through equitable collaborations recognizing media owners' intellectual property rights.
Founded by experts from renowned institutions like Imperial College, UCL, and Cambridge University, illuma's expertise is supported by a strategic investment of £1.10M from Blackfinch Ventures in their Series A round on 01 September 2021. With offices in both London and New York, they continue to expand their reach and impact across the digital advertising industry.
