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Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar)

All Brands Owned by Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar)

Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar) owns 1 brand in our database. Browse the complete portfolio of Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar) subsidiaries and brands across various industries.

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private

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Brand Portfolio

1 brands

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Freestar

Owned by Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar)

Scottsdale-based ad management company providing header bidding and monetization services to digital publishers, the fastest-growing US private company of 2019.

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About Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar)

What is Publisher First, Inc.?

Publisher First, Inc. is the legal name of the company that operates as Freestar, a Scottsdale-based ad tech firm providing managed monetization and header bidding technology to publishers.

Who owns Freestar?

Freestar is owned by founders David Freedman and Chris Stark together with private equity investors who invested in January 2021. It remains a private company.

Is Freestar a public company?

No. Publisher First, Inc. is privately held and has no stock exchange listing.

When was Freestar founded?

Freestar was founded in 2015, after the founders' earlier ventures including the Tempe12 calendar business and the DigitalMGMT ad operations consultancy.

Where is Freestar headquartered?

Freestar's headquarters is in Scottsdale, Arizona. Its team of roughly 200 people is distributed across 15 countries.

What is Freestar's market position?

Freestar is a mid-to-large player in managed publisher monetization, known for its 2019 Inc. 5000 number one ranking and a customer NPS above 75. Third-party estimates put annual revenue near $98 million.

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Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar) Brand Portfolio Overview

Publisher First, Inc. (Freestar) maintains a diverse portfolio of 1 brands across multiple industries. This comprehensive brand portfolio demonstrates the company's market presence and strategic business units.

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  • Media & Entertainment: 1 brands

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