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KIDOZ operates as a global AdTech company, developing privacy-focused software for mobile advertising tailored to children, teens, and families. The company’s core offering includes a kid-safe mobile environment that facilitates content discovery while enabling compliant advertising solutions for publishers. KIDOZ provides both managed and programmatic media solutions, including capabilities for Supply-Side Platforms (SSP), Demand-Side Platforms (DSP), and Ad Exchanges within its networks like the Kidoz Safe Ad Network and the Prado Network.
The company was founded in 2011 by Jason Williams. His initial insight stemmed from the growing need for a secure and curated digital experience for young mobile users, alongside the necessity for compliant and safe advertising practices within this sensitive demographic. This foundation laid the groundwork for KIDOZ to address the unique challenges of connecting advertisers with youth audiences responsibly.
KIDOZ serves a diverse clientele including content publishers seeking to monetize their offerings and advertisers aiming to engage with children, teens, and family audiences. The company’s vision is to foster a safe, engaging, and privacy-centric digital ecosystem where young users can explore content freely, while brands can ethically reach these demographics through compliant advertising channels, ensuring a trusted mobile environment for all.
KIDOZ has raised $4.5M across 2 funding rounds.
KIDOZ has raised $4.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
KIDOZ has raised $4.5M in total across 2 funding rounds.
KIDOZ's investors include CIG Capital, Millhouse Capital, lool ventures, Grove Ventures, Aryeh Mergi, Dov Moran.
Kidoz is a Canadian technology company specializing in privacy-compliant mobile advertising and adtech solutions focused primarily on mobile gaming audiences, including children, teens, and adults. Its core product is an AI-driven ad platform that integrates directly into mobile games via SDKs, enabling contextual ad targeting without using personal data, thus complying with global privacy regulations like COPPA and GDPR-K. Kidoz serves mobile app developers, advertisers, and brands by providing a safe, effective way to engage hundreds of millions of users monthly, with a strong emphasis on privacy-first advertising that balances monetization with user protection. The company has demonstrated significant growth, reaching over 500 million monthly users and generating over $14 million in annual revenue in 2024, with recent quarterly revenue growth of 60% year-over-year[1][2][5].
Kidoz originated as an Israeli startup founded by Gai Havkin, developing the Kidoz Kid's Web Environment Operating System focused on safe digital environments for children. Over time, it evolved into a global adtech platform headquartered in Canada, expanding its focus beyond children to include broader mobile gaming audiences. The company’s strategic pivot in 2023 broadened its market reach to teens and adults while maintaining its foundational commitment to privacy and compliance. Early traction came from building a privacy-first advertising infrastructure that met stringent regulatory standards, which helped establish trust with developers and brands worldwide[1][2].
Kidoz rides the growing trend of privacy-first digital advertising amid tightening global data privacy regulations. As mobile gaming continues to expand rapidly, advertisers seek effective ways to engage this audience without compromising user privacy. Kidoz’s timing is critical, as it offers a scalable, compliant solution that aligns with regulatory demands and consumer expectations for data protection. The company influences the ecosystem by demonstrating that high-performance advertising can coexist with stringent privacy standards, helping shape industry norms around ethical ad targeting in children’s and family-friendly digital environments[1][3][5].
Looking ahead, Kidoz is positioned to capitalize on the increasing demand for privacy-compliant advertising in mobile gaming and family-oriented digital content. Continued investment in its AI-driven Kite IQ engine and expansion of its Prado Network for audiences over 13 years old suggest a strategic push to capture broader market segments. Trends such as stricter privacy laws, growth in mobile gaming, and advertiser demand for measurable ROI will likely drive Kidoz’s growth and influence. The company’s ability to maintain compliance while delivering effective ad performance will be key to sustaining its leadership and expanding its footprint in the evolving adtech landscape[2][4][5].
KIDOZ has raised $4.5M across 2 funding rounds. Most recently, it raised $3.5M Other Equity in December 2015.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2015 | $3.5M Other Equity | CIG Capital, Millhouse Capital | |
| Oct 1, 2013 | $1.0M Series A | lool ventures | Grove Ventures, Aryeh Mergi, Dov Moran |