JetFuel
NASDAQ: LFTORedwood City, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 5 known investors
Liftoff provides mobile marketing and monetization solutions including user acquisition, ad monetization, and programmatic advertising powered by Cortex, an AI-enabled growth platform designed for mobile app publishers and advertisers.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningSaaS
Founders & leadership
JetFuel was founded in 2020 by Mark Ellis.
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Mark EllisFounder
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Jeremy BondyPresident and Chief Executive Officer and Director
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Phil CrosbyExecutive
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Harry RobertsonExecutive
Board
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Simon Robert GoldmanBoard director
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Michael PuopoloBoard director
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Sachin BavishiBoard director
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Martin BrandBoard director
Investors · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountIPOJun 2026Source ↗
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2025 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2025 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Simon Robert GoldmanDirector
- Tanzeen SyedDirector
- Phil CrosbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Jonathan YipDirector
- Jeremy BondyExecutive Officer, Director
- Frederick RobsonDirector
- Sachin BavishiDirector
- Harry RobertsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2024 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2024 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jeremy BondyExecutive Officer, Director
- Simon Robert GoldmanDirector
- Michael PuopoloDirector
- Sachin BavishiDirector
- Phil CrosbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Harry RobertsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Martin BrandDirector
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedAug 2022 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedAug 2022 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Phil CrosbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Jeremy BondyExecutive Officer, Director
- Harry RobertsonExecutive Officer, Director
- Simon Robert GoldmanDirector
- Michael PuopoloDirector
- Sachin BavishiDirector
- Martin BrandDirector
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2021 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedSep 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Michael PuopoloDirector
- Martin BrandDirector
- Mark EllisExecutive Officer, Director
- Harry RobertsonExecutive Officer
- Sachin BavishiDirector
- Phil CrosbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJul 2021 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedJul 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Martin BrandDirector
- Mark EllisExecutive Officer, Director
- Phil CrosbyExecutive Officer, Director
- Sachin BavishiDirector
- Michael PuopoloDirector
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
▶Undisclosed amountofferedMar 2021 · Other TechnologyRule 506(b)
▶Undisclosed amountofferedMar 2021 · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Sachin BavishiExecutive Officer, Director
- Michael PuopoloExecutive Officer, Director
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware, 2020
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does JetFuel do?
- Liftoff provides mobile marketing and monetization solutions including user acquisition, ad monetization, and programmatic advertising powered by Cortex, an AI-enabled growth platform designed for mobile app publishers and advertisers.
- Who founded JetFuel?
- JetFuel was founded by Mark Ellis in 2020.
- Who are JetFuel's investors?
- JetFuel's investors include Akkadian Ventures, Core Ventures Group, General Atlantic, NFX, Blackstone.
- Where is JetFuel headquartered?
- JetFuel is headquartered in Redwood City, US.