Gydget is a widget maker providing marketing solutions focused to the entertainment industry. The service is aimed at bands, sports teams, and celebrities looking to get the word out to fans across the social networks they visit. A short list of recognizable names using Gydget’s service include Joss Stone, Beyonce, the Oakland Raiders, and many more.
Financials
| Date | Type | Amount | Investors | Valuation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/01/06 | Series A | 1M | Felicis Ventures, Sunbridge Partners | Unknown |
| 11/01/07 | Series B | Unknown | Sunbridge Partners | Unknown |
People
Don Pillsbury (Board member)
Hans Brondmo (Board member)
Michelle Wohl (VP of Sales)
Ken Ehrhart (Board Member)
Gerardo Capiel (Founder & CEO)
Competitors
ClearSpring:
Clearspring is the largest publisher sharing network on the web. Clearspring’s AddThis reaches over 1B unique… See Company Profile »
RockYou:
RockYou® is committed to defining the future of social gaming, creating products intended to serve players,… See Company Profile »
News
DiscoveryBeat 2010: Check out our latest speakers for getting content noticed
September 21, 2010 2:00 pm
We’re pleased to announced some heavy hitters at DiscoveryBeat 2010. The conference addressing the evolving problem of discovery in an… Continue reading ⟩
Gydget buy pays off for Adgregate in new product rollout
June 18, 2009 2:55 pm
Adgregate Markets, a firm that allows shoppers to make full transactions within banner ads, bought widget-maker Gydget back in January… Continue reading ⟩
Widgets are great for musicians, and not so bad for businesses, either
March 13, 2008 12:37 am
Two announcements this week show how some of those silly MySpace widgets and annoying Facebook applications are becoming real businesses.… Continue reading ⟩