Taiv
YC W20Winnipeg, CA · Founded 2018 · 40 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors
Taiv operates a smart TV platform for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues across North America that delivers targeted ads and custom content on in-venue screens using AI. The platform serves venue owners, advertisers, and customers by automating content delivery and ad serving across thousands of locations.
AdTechAI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMarketplacesMedia & EntertainmentArtificial IntelligenceMarketplaceComputer VisionB2BAdvertisingCanadaAmerica / Canada
Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (W20)
Taiv was founded in 2018 by Jordan Davis, Noah Palansky, and Avi Stoller.
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Jordan DavisinFounderCo-founder and CTO of Taiv, which operates a smart TV platform for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues that delivers targeted ads and custom content on in-venue screens.30 Under 30 2026
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Noah PalanskyinFounderCo-founder and CEO of Taiv, which operates an AI-powered smart TV platform that delivers targeted ads and custom content on screens in bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues.30 Under 30 2026
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Avi StollerinFounderFounder of Taiv, which operates an AI-powered smart TV platform for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues across North America, delivering targeted ads and custom content on in-venue screens.
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Mitch ConwayinCCO
Investors · 9
Cathexis VenturesHouston · $250K – $1Mvia Mark Friday · inferred
Golden Opportunities FundSaskatoon
Mu VenturesArmonkvia Gary Benerofe · inferred
Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K
Garage CapitalreportedWaterloo
IDC Venturesreported · 2 sources
Miami AngelsreportedMiami · $100K – $1M
Also in the syndicate · 2
Emerging CapitalWomen's Equity Lab Manitoba
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements$13M disclosed across 1 of 2 rounds · 2026
- $13MraisedFeb 2026 · 3 sources
IDC Ventures (lead), Emerging Capital, Garage Capital, Women's Equity Lab Manitoba, Y Combinator
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries A extensionFeb 2026
IDC Ventures (lead), Y Combinator
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Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Competitors · 3
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Companies competing with Taiv for the same Google search keywords, organic and paid, via search-intersection analysis.
In the news
Winnipeg adtech Taiv among recipients of PrairiesCAN AI adoption funding | BetaKitbetakit.com · Jul 2026Frequently asked questions
- What does Taiv do?
- Taiv operates a smart TV platform for bars, restaurants, gyms, and retail venues across North America that delivers targeted ads and custom content on in-venue screens using AI. The platform serves venue owners, advertisers, and customers by automating content delivery and ad serving across thousands of locations.
- Who founded Taiv?
- Taiv was founded by Jordan Davis, Noah Palansky, Avi Stoller in 2018.
- Who are Taiv's investors?
- Taiv's investors include Cathexis Ventures, Golden Opportunities Fund, Mu Ventures, Y Combinator, Garage Capital, IDC Ventures, Miami Angels.
- How much funding has Taiv raised?
- Taiv has disclosed $13M raised across 1 of its 2 known rounds.
- Where is Taiv headquartered?
- Taiv is headquartered in Winnipeg, CA.