AppLovin

Palo Alto, California, United States Software & SaaS Public

AppLovin Corporation is a mobile technology company providing end-to-end AI-powered advertising solutions for app developers and publishers. The company operates through two segments: Advertising (MAX mediation platform, AppDiscovery DSP) and Apps (Adjust analytics, Wurl connected TV). AppLovin enables developers to market, monetize, and analyze their applications through advanced bidding technology, user acquisition services, and analytics platforms. The company generates revenue through in-app advertising monetization, user acquisition services, and software licensing.

Public Company

AppLovin is publicly traded

IPO'd on April 15, 2021

APP NASDAQ

This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under APP.

Overview

Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Founded

2012

Employees

1,533–1,563

Total Funding

$1.39B

4 rounds

Last Private Valuation

$2B

August 2018

Funding

Total raised $1.39B across 4 rounds

Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.

Last updated 06-25-2026

Latest Round

Type

KKR Growth Investment

Date

August 2018

Amount

$400M

Valuation

$2B

Lead Investors

KKR
DateRoundAmount RaisedValuationLead Investors
August 2018 KKR Growth Investment $400M $2B KKR
November 21, 2017 Debt Financing (Orient Hontai) $841M Orient Hontai Capital
February 2017 Convertible Note (Orient Hontai) $140M Orient Hontai Capital

Leadership

  • Adam Foroughi

    Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder

Competitors

Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.

  • Google AdMob

    Google's mobile ad network with 85.25% SDK integration rate, backed by Google's demand but with strict account policies and up to 40% fees.

  • Unity LevelPlay

    Unity's merged advertising platform (combining Unity Ads and ironSource mediation technology) serving mobile game developers with advanced mediation and analytics.

  • Mintegral

    Mobile ad network positioned as a go-to platform for conquering Asian markets, especially China.

  • Meta Audience Network

    Meta's in-app advertising network leveraging Facebook and Instagram audience data for mobile app monetization.

AppLovin Investment FAQ

AppLovin FAQ

Yes, AppLovin is publicly traded under the ticker symbol APP on the NASDAQ. The company went public in April 15, 2021.

AppLovin trades under the ticker symbol APP on the NASDAQ. It began trading in April 15, 2021.

AppLovin (APP on the NASDAQ) shares can be purchased through any standard brokerage account — including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and online platforms like Robinhood or E*TRADE. Search for the ticker APP to place an order.

AppLovin went public in April 15, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $2B. AppLovin went public on April 15, 2021, trading on the NASDAQ under ticker APP. The company raised $2.0B at an IPO price of $80/share with a post-money valuation of $24B. Stock began trading at $70/share. In September 2025, AppLovin was added to the S&P 500.

AppLovin raised $1.39B across 4 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.

AppLovin was founded by Adam Foroughi in 2012.

AppLovin is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, United States.

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