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Taiv

YC W20

Winnipeg, CA · Founded 2018 · 40 employees · Hiring · 9 known investors

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Carlos Gonzalez-Cadenasunlockedknows Avi Stoller · together at Y Combinator (overlapped)
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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.

JDJordan Davis
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
NPNoah Palansky
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
ASAvi Stoller
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.
MCMitch Conway
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

$26M disclosed across 2 rounds · 2026

Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.

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Robinhood5 shared keywordsRobinhood is a financial trading platform that enables users to manage portfolios across stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, options, futures, and prediction markets. The platform serves retail investors with low barriers to entry, offering portfolio management services and market insights.

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 2026Winnipeg's Taiv raises US$13M investment - The Logicthelogic.co · Feb 2026Taiv wants to let you choose your own TV ads | BetaKitbetakit.com · Feb 2026BREAKING: Taiv Raises US$13M Growth Roundopen.substack.com · Feb 2026Winnipeg-based tech firm Taiv closes US$13M growth round – Winnipeg Free Presswinnipegfreepress.com · Feb 2026Taiv raises $13M to scale its AI-powered in-venue ad network - Refresh Miamirefreshmiami.com · Feb 2026Ad Tech Companies Are Trying To Make CTV Out-Of-Home Happen | AdExchangeradexchanger.com · Dec 2023With adtech Taiv, bars can make money by taking control of their TV systems - Refresh Miamirefreshmiami.com · Sep 2022

Frequently 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 $26M raised across 2 rounds.
Where is Taiv headquartered?
Taiv is headquartered in Winnipeg, CA.