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Heyzap

AcquiredYC W09

San Francisco, US · 11 employees · 6 known investors

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Heyzap operates a mobile advertising network that connects app developers with users through SDK integration on Android and iOS, offering monetization, app discovery, mediation, and cross-promotion services.

Also known as Smart Balloon Inc

ConsumerGamingAdvertisingUnited States of AmericaAmerica / Canada

Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W09)

IAImmad Akhund
Immad AkhundFounderImmad Akhund founded Clickpass and Heyzap, the latter through Y Combinator, before serving as a partner at Y Combinator. He is currently CEO and founder of Mercury.com, a banking platform for startups, and has invested in multiple companies including Nurx, Rappi, and Airtable.
JGJude Gomila
Jude GomilaFounderJude Gomila co-founded Heyzap, which was acquired by Fyber in 2016, and later founded Golden, acquired by Comply Advantage in 2024. He has invested in numerous early-stage companies across multiple sectors.

Investors · 6

Union Square Ventures (USV)listed by Union Square Ventures (USV)New York · $1M – $8M

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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BedrockreportedLos Angeles · $5M – $30M

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Founder CollectivereportedCambridge

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Sound VenturesreportedSanta Monica

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3 people who came through Heyzap went on to found or lead other companies.

Immad AkhundFounderFounded Clickpass +1Jude GomilaFounderFounded GoldenAndrew McCalisterDirector of Business DevelopmentFounded Kickpay

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corporate structure
Smart Balloon Inc

In the news

Mobile Gaming Platform Heyzap Confirms $4.3M Round From Union Square And Qualcomm | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com · Jan 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Heyzap do?
Heyzap operates a mobile advertising network that connects app developers with users through SDK integration on Android and iOS, offering monetization, app discovery, mediation, and cross-promotion services.
Who founded Heyzap?
Heyzap was founded by Immad Akhund, Jude Gomila.
Who are Heyzap's investors?
Heyzap's investors include Qualcomm Ventures, Union Square Ventures (USV), Y Combinator, Bedrock, Founder Collective, Sound Ventures.
Where is Heyzap headquartered?
Heyzap is headquartered in San Francisco, US.