Heyzap

Heyzap (acquired by Fyber for $45m in 2016) is one of the largest…

Y CombinatorWinter 2009AcquiredConsumerGamingAdvertising

What they do

Problem

Mobile app developers need effective ways to monetize their apps and reach users through advertising and cross-promotion.

Solution

Heyzap provides a mobile ad network and mediation SDK for Android and iOS that enables app monetization, advertising, publishing, and cross-promotion.

Who it's for

Mobile app developers and publishers, from indie developers to established app producers.

Founders

Immad Akhund

Founder/CEO

Now: CEO, Founder Mercury.com - banking for startups Was: PT Partner @YCombinator , Founder Heyzap (YCW09), Founder Clickpass (YCS07). Investor: @nurxapp, @RappiColombia, @airtable 100+

Jude Gomila

Founder/Entrepreneur

Entrepreneur and backer. P26 (Ultrametric), Golden (a16z, Founders Fund, DCVC backed, acq '24), W09 (Heyzap - acq '16). Backer of 18+ unicorns from seed. Investor into airtable, gusto, carta, mercury (first cheque), benchling, astra, astranis, ginkgo bioworks, Ironclad (first cheque), Linear (first cheque), Stoke Aerospace (first cheque), human interest, Apollo, Boom and many others. Previous: Founder of Golden (acq comply advantage 2024), Co Founder of Heyzap (acq Fyber 2016)

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