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JetFuel

NASDAQ: LFTO

Redwood City, US · Founded 2020 · Delaware corporation · 725 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors

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422 people in our graph share verified history with the JetFuel team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Anthony Philippakisunlockedknows Mark Ellis · together at University of Cambridge (overlapped)
×8knows the team · via Harvard Business School
knows the team · via University of Cambridge
×2knows the team · via Ooyala

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.

MEMark Ellis
Mark EllisinFounder and CEO2012–2022Mark Ellis is Executive Officer and Director at JetFuel, which provides mobile marketing and monetization solutions for app publishers and advertisers. He has experience in team building, operational scaling, capital raising, and business development.
JBJeremy Bondy
Jeremy BondyinChief Executive Officer
PCPhil Crosby
Phil CrosbyinCo-Founder & Executive Product Advisor
HRHarry Robertson
Harry RobertsoninCo-Founder & Executive Technology Advisor

Board

SR
Simon Robert GoldmanBoard director
MP
Michael PuopoloBoard director
SB
Sachin BavishiBoard director
MB
Martin BrandBoard director

Investors · 5

Akkadian VenturesSan Francisco · $250K – $10M
Core Ventures GroupSan Francisco
General AtlanticNew York · $10M – $1B
NFXSan Francisco · $250K – $5M
Blackstonereported

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶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
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Competitors · 5

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Shyftoff13 shared keywordsShyftOff provides an agentic workforce delivery platform that automates contact center operations through a blend of people, AI, and automation. The platform serves businesses seeking to improve efficiency, quality, and flexibility in customer service operations.
App Samurai13 shared keywordsA podcast covering mobile growth, user acquisition strategies, monetization tactics, and trends in advertising technology for app developers and marketers.
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In the news

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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.