URX

Overview

URX was a mobile advertising company founded in 2013 that focused on connecting users with relevant commerce experiences[1]. The company was based in New York City and San Francisco[2] and participated in Y Combinator's Summer 2013 batch[3]. At the time of its listing, URX had a team of 11 people[4]. The company enabled publishers to monetize mobile content while allowing advertisers to drive mobile commerce[5]. URX raised $15 million in funding from investors including Accel, Google Ventures, First Round Capital, SV Angel, and Y Combinator[5]. In May 2016, URX was acquired by Pinterest[1][6].

URX empowers publishers to monetize mobile content and enables advertisers to drive mobile commerce. The world's most forward-thinking companies use URX to connect users directly to relevant commerce experiences. URX is headquartered in San Francisco and has raised $15M from Accel, Google Ventures, First Round Capital, SV Angel and Y Combinator. [1]

Y Combinator's directory lists the company location as New York City, NY, USA; San Francisco, CA, USA. [3]

AdLast, Inc. lists its address as 164 South Park Street, San Francisco, California, 94107. [7]

Growth & traction

Y Combinator lists a team size of 11. [5]