HadsUp
HadsUp is a revolutionary Ad-Tech platform transforming the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry with AI-powered smart screens and a transparent revenue-sharing model. They operate their own AI-integrated digital screens, creating a data-driven ecosystem connecting advertisers, landlords, and franchise partners. HadsUp makes digital advertising accessible to businesses of all sizes, allowing them to launch campaigns in seconds via the HadsUp app. Landlords and partners can earn passive income by hosting HadsUp screens without operational hassle. The platform offers real-time insights using AI to analyze viewer data like age, gender, and attention time, while prioritizing privacy with features like face blurring. Advertisers can monitor campaign performance daily on their dashboards. HadsUp aims to reach 10 million people with 320 screens by Q1 2023 and currently has over 148 active ad spots.
HadsUp
HadsUp is a revolutionary Ad-Tech platform transforming the Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) industry with AI-powered smart screens and a transparent revenue-sharing model. They operate their own AI-integrated digital screens, creating a data-driven ecosystem connecting advertisers, landlords, and franchise partners. HadsUp makes digital advertising accessible to businesses of all sizes, allowing them to launch campaigns in seconds via the HadsUp app. Landlords and partners can earn passive income by hosting HadsUp screens without operational hassle. The platform offers real-time insights using AI to analyze viewer data like age, gender, and attention time, while prioritizing privacy with features like face blurring. Advertisers can monitor campaign performance daily on their dashboards. HadsUp aims to reach 10 million people with 320 screens by Q1 2023 and currently has over 148 active ad spots.
TL;DR
Sector: Ad-tech / Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH)
Core product: AI-powered marketplace and network of HadsUp-owned digital ad screens
Founders: Yucel Cinar (Founder & CEO)
Employees: 6
Known funding: Seed round announced Sep 13, 2021; total funding recorded as $700,000
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Digital Out-of-Home advertising lacks scalable, transparent marketplaces and real-time audience measurement; HadsUp addresses this by combining owned hardware, AI analytics, and a booking platform.
Industry
Advertising / Ad-tech
Tech Stack
Funding Track Record
Crunchbase records a Seed round announced on this date with Kerim Kotan listed as lead; some sources show total funding aggregated as $700,000.
Investor Signal
“Has multiple investors (8 listed for Seed) and offers an investor product called HadsUp Bits that shares revenue with investors”