Start
New York, US · Founded 2010 · 155 employees on LinkedIn · 1 known investors
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Start.io is a sell-side omnichannel advertising platform that uses AI to optimize digital advertising campaigns across mobile apps. The platform serves marketers and publishers by leveraging first-party mobile audience data to deliver targeted ads and consumer insights.
Founders & leadership
Start was founded in 2010 by Gil Dudkiewicz and Ran Avidan.
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Ran AvidanCo-FounderCo-founder of Start.io, an AI-powered omnichannel advertising platform for mobile apps. Avidan has background in machine learning, big data, mobile monetization, and enterprise software.
Investors · 1
Frequently asked questions
- What does Start do?
- Start.io is a sell-side omnichannel advertising platform that uses AI to optimize digital advertising campaigns across mobile apps. The platform serves marketers and publishers by leveraging first-party mobile audience data to deliver targeted ads and consumer insights.
- Who founded Start?
- Start was founded by Gil Dudkiewicz, Ran Avidan in 2010.
- Who are Start's investors?
- Start's investors include Ascent Venture Partners.
- Where is Start headquartered?
- Start is headquartered in New York, US.


