Outbrain is an independent native advertising and content recommendation platform that helps publishers generate revenue by displaying targeted content recommendations, articles, and advertisements to readers. The platform uses AI-powered algorithms to recommend content across a network of premium publishers including CNN, ESPN, and Time Magazine, operating across 55+ countries with 344+ billion monthly impressions. Advertisers use pay-per-click pricing to reach engaged audiences, with revenue shared with publishers.
Outbrain is publicly traded
IPO'd on July 23, 2021
This company is no longer available on our private secondary market. Shares can be traded publicly under OB.
Company data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Founded
2006
Employees
1,700+
Total Funding
$372M
7 rounds
Last Private Valuation
$0.92B
July 6, 2021
Total raised $372M across 7 rounds
Funding data and valuation marks are estimates and may be incomplete, stale, erroneous, or revised.
Last updated 06-25-2026
Latest Round
Type
Series H
Date
May 2016
Amount
$65M
Valuation
$0.92B
Lead Investors
| Date | Round | Amount Raised | Valuation | Lead Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2021 | Pre-IPO note | $200M | — | The Baupost Group |
| May 2016 | Series H | $65M | $0.92B | Not disclosed |
| August 2013 | Series E | $35M | — | HarbourVest |
David Kostman
CEO
Yaron Galai
Co-Founder, Chairman
Ori Lahav
Co-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, General Manager Israel
Asaf Porat
Chief Operating Officer
Jason Kiviat
Chief Financial Officer
Mollie Spilman
Chief Commercial Officer
Competitor list is illustrative and may be incomplete, stale, or erroneous.
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Yes, Outbrain is publicly traded under the ticker symbol OB on the NASDAQ. The company went public in July 23, 2021.
Outbrain trades under the ticker symbol OB on the NASDAQ. It began trading in July 23, 2021.
Outbrain (OB 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 OB to place an order.
Outbrain went public in July 23, 2021 via ipo, with an offering valuation of approximately $0.92B. Outbrain completed its IPO on July 23, 2021 on NASDAQ under ticker symbol OB, raising $160 million at a valuation of $1.12 billion. The company subsequently completed the acquisition of Teads in February 2025 for approximately $900 million (comprising $625 million in cash and 43.75 million shares). Following the acquisition, the combined company rebranded to Teads Holding Co., though remains publicly traded.
Outbrain raised $372M across 7 disclosed funding rounds prior to its public listing.
Outbrain was co-founded by Yaron Galai, and Ori Lahav in 2006.
Outbrain is headquartered in New York, NY, United States.
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