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FreeWheel

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Rocket Ship Rating: 83 out of 100

At FreeWheel, we make TV and video advertising work.

Also known as FreeWheel Media, Inc.

  • Media, entertainment & gaming
  • Sales & marketing tech
Status
Acquiredas of 2026-09-18Source (opens in a new tab)
Business model
B2B
Founded
2007
Customers
ad publishers, advertisers, and ad buyers
Legal name
FreeWheel Media, Inc.
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Record updated 28 September 2026

About

FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive media buying platforms for ad publishers, advertisers, and ad buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, our programmatic advertising platforms make it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels.

Funding snapshot

Total raised
$16.8MSEC form D sum, as of 2026-09-28Source (opens in a new tab)
Latest round
Round, $16.8M2010-04-05

Funding rounds

Round, 2010
$16.8M2010-04-05, SEC form D sold, 6 investors

About the company

Status notes
Acquired by Comcast in 2014, we continue to operate as a standalone adtech unit

Products

Web
FreeWheel Advertiser Suite
Web
FreeWheel Publisher Suite

Exit

Acquisition
2014
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