Funding · Enterprise Software & IT
InMobi secures $100 million debt financing to fuel AI expansion and acquisitions
By Startup Enthusiast ·
- Date
- Company
- InMobi
- What it does
- mobile advertising and technology platform
- Kind
- Funding
- Amount
- $100 Million
- Stage
- debt
- Based in
- Bengaluru
- Founded
- 2007
- Sector
- Enterprise Software & IT
What they do
InMobi is a mobile advertising and technology platform operating in over 165 countries
What happened
The company secured $100 million in debt financing from MARS Growth Capital, a partnership between MUFG Bank and Liquidity Group
Why it matters
The funds will be used to accelerate AI-driven initiatives and support strategic acquisitions to enhance mobile advertising solutions
The details
- InMobi secured $100 million in debt financing from MARS Growth Capital, a partnership between MUFG Bank and Liquidity Group.
- The funding will be used to accelerate AI-driven initiatives and support strategic acquisitions to enhance mobile advertising solutions.
- Naveen Tewari, CEO of InMobi, stated that AI is the cornerstone of their technology and that this funding will help them revolutionize digital interactions and advertising.
- This is InMobi’s first major fundraising effort in five years.
- InMobi plans to use the funds to offer more immersive and personalized ad experiences to brands and consumers, moving beyond traditional formats.
The bigger picture
- InMobi is a leading mobile advertising and technology platform with a global presence in over 165 countries.
- The company is preparing for an initial public offering (IPO) in India, planned for the second half of next year.
- InMobi aims for a $10 billion valuation and intends to shift its corporate domicile from Singapore to India.
About the business
- InMobi operates a mobile advertising platform that helps brands and consumers connect, discover, and transact at scale.
- The company has consumer brands such as Glance and 1Weather, which provide lock screen experiences and hyperlocal weather forecasts.
- InMobi also offers enterprise platforms that provide media buyers and owners with tools, data, and expertise to inspire lasting connections.
- The company’s Advertising Platform powers customer growth by helping them engage audiences and drive real connections.
What happens next
- InMobi plans to prepare for an initial public offering (IPO) in India in the second half of next year.
- The company intends to shift its corporate domicile from Singapore to India.
- InMobi aims to use the funds to accelerate AI-driven initiatives and support strategic acquisitions.
The deal
- Type
- debt financing
Investors
- MARS Growth Capital (lead) — A partnership between MUFG Bank and Liquidity Group.
Founders
- Naveen Tewari, CEO
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