Virool was founded by Alexander Debelov, Vladimir Gurgov in 2012.

Who are Virool's investors?

Virool's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator, Z Venture Capital, ACE & Company, BEENEXT, Flint Capital, FundersClub, GVA Capital and 10 more.

Where is Virool headquartered?

Virool is headquartered in San Francisco, US.

Virool

AcquiredYC S12

San Francisco, US · Founded 2012 · 51 employees · 18 known investors

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Virool is a video advertising platform that connects video marketers with publishers to monetize online content through video advertising.

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Founders & leadership· Y Combinator alumni (S12)

Virool was founded in 2012 by Alexander Debelov and Vladimir Gurgov.

Alexander Debelov Co-Founder/CEO2012–2017Alexander Debelov is founder and CEO of Virool, a video advertising platform that connects marketers with publishers to monetize online content.30 Under 30 2016

Vladimir Gurgov Co-founder2011–2016Vladimir Gurgov previously ran an outsourcing shop in Russia focused on Ruby on Rails development, founded Videolla, an early video marketplace, and co-founded Virool, an outstream video advertising platform. He has also founded AA Audience, a financial data management platform, and has worked in ad tech and video advertising since 2011.

Investors · 18

500 Globallisted by 500 GlobalPalo Alto · $150K

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Y Combinatorlisted by Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K

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Z Venture Capitallisted by Z Venture CapitalTokyo

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ACE & CompanyreportedGeneva

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BEENEXTreportedSingapore

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Flint CapitalreportedBoston · $50K – $10M

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FundersClubreportedSan Francisco · $290K

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GVA CapitalreportedSan Francisco

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Menlo VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $1M – $20M

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Phenomen Venturesreported

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Plug and Play VenturesreportedSilicon Valley · $50K – $400K

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Promus VenturesreportedChicago

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Prosperity7 VenturesreportedDhahran

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SV AngelreportedSan Francisco · $150K – $20M

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SV FRONTIERreportedSilicon Valley

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Thomvest VenturesreportedSan Francisco · $2M – $5M

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Threshold VenturesreportedPalo Alto · $500K – $20M

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TMT Investmentsreportedvia Igor Shoifot · inferred

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Funding

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Undisclosed amountSeedFeb 2013
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Related companies · 5

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VimmerseVimmerse provides AI tools for creating and editing images and videos, including image generation, motion animation, and video storytelling features. The platform serves content creators and businesses looking to produce marketing and social media content.

RubbrbandRubbrband is a video production agency that creates advertisements for emerging brands, leveraging Hollywood-level production expertise.

AbsurdAbsurd is a platform that generates AI-produced videos for brand and performance advertising, enabling companies to produce professional-quality content within days rather than traditional timelines.

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In the news

Virool (YC S12) Raises $12M to Power Native Video Adstechcrunch.com · Apr 2016

Virool (YC S12) Raises $6.62 Million “Seed” Round To Help Make Videos Go Viraltechcrunch.com · Feb 2013

Frequently asked questions

What does Virool do?: Virool is a video advertising platform that connects video marketers with publishers to monetize online content through video advertising.
Who founded Virool?: Virool was founded by Alexander Debelov, Vladimir Gurgov in 2012.
Who are Virool's investors?: Virool's investors include 500 Global, Y Combinator, Z Venture Capital, ACE & Company, BEENEXT, Flint Capital, FundersClub, GVA Capital and 10 more.
Where is Virool headquartered?: Virool is headquartered in San Francisco, US.