What is Buzzvil?
Buzzvil operates as the premier lockscreen media platform, fundamentally transforming the first screen of mobile devices into a high-value advertising and content distribution channel. Through its proprietary SDK, the company empowers partners via its B2B offerings, BuzzScreen and Tamaru Screen, to deploy white-label lockscreen applications. This infrastructure enables publishers to unlock new revenue streams while simultaneously deepening user engagement. With a footprint spanning over 30 countries, Buzzvil has successfully bridged the gap between advertisers and mobile users, creating a seamless, non-intrusive advertising environment that leverages the most valuable real estate on a smartphone.
How much funding has Buzzvil raised?
Buzzvil has raised a total of $31.2M across 3 funding rounds:
Series A
$3M
Series B
$11.2M
Series C
$17M
Series A (2014): $3M with participation from Softbank Ventures Asia
Series B (2015): $11.2M led by POSCO Ventures, LB investment, and KTB Network
Series C (2020): $17M supported by Mega-7 Club
Key Investors in Buzzvil
POSCO Ventures
POSCO Ventures is a South Korean steel-making company and investment arm that focuses on industrial innovation and strategic capital deployment.
KTB Network
WOORI Venture Partners is an investment firm that focuses on providing capital and support to portfolio companies for sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
Softbank Ventures Asia
A prominent venture capital firm specializing in early-stage and growth-stage technology investments across the Asian market.
What's next for Buzzvil?
With the infusion of $17M, Buzzvil is well-positioned to accelerate its international expansion and refine its algorithmic ad-targeting capabilities. The company's strategic roadmap likely involves deepening its B2B partner network and enhancing the technical sophistication of its SDK to maintain a competitive edge in the crowded mobile ad-tech landscape. As the industry shifts toward more personalized, first-party data-driven advertising, Buzzvil's unique access to the mobile lockscreen provides a distinct advantage for scaling its platform and driving sustainable long-term value for its stakeholders.
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