FreeWheel offers the most formidable system for digital video ad management and monetization. Built from the ground up by a handful of former DoubleClick executives, FreeWheel’s solution set arms content owners and distributors with the tools and services they need to make the most money possible from video content.
FreeWheel was founded in 2007 and is privately-held with offices in Silicon Valley, New York, and Beijing. We are well-funded by Battery Ventures and Foundation Capital.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/10 | Series D | 16.8M | Unknown |
People
Diane Yu (Co-Founder & CTO)
Doug Knopper (Co-Founder & Co-CEO)
Jon Heller (Co-Founder & Co-CEO)
Diange Yu (Co-Founder & CTO)
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News
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