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Irdeto

Taurusavenue 105, Hoofddorp, Noord-Holland, 2132 LS, The Netherlands

Overview

Irdeto is the most innovative software security and media technology company in the world. Through its dynamic monetization and security technologies, the company allows new forms of distribution for broadcast, broadband and mobile entertainment, as well as for the world’s most popular apps, eStores and consumer devices.

Total investments
1
Lead investments
1
Investments · 12mo
0
Active investors
9

Sector focus

  • Broadcasting
  • Security
  • Software
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Investment portfolio

  • Bidstack

    Led · Equity · Oct 2022

    Bidstack operates a platform that serves advertisements into natural spaces within video games while protecting the gaming experience. Its placements include trackside banners, cityscape billboards, pitch-side LED boards, skins and other contextually relevant spaces in the metaverse. The company works with game publishers such as Codemasters, Take-Two Interactive and Sports Interactive, and has delivered campaigns for brands including Marriott Bonvoy, Paco Rabanne and Doritos. Bidstack has more than 80 staff across five international locations and is led by CEO James Draper. The company is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange. It says it will use the new funding to accelerate its US growth strategy following the hire of Jude O’Connor as Chief Revenue Officer.

Team

  • Doug Lowther

    CEO

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  • Pieter den Toonder

    Founder

  • Werner Strydom

    Head of Advanced Technology & Innovation

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  • Per Stjernqvistv

    Global Director Solutions, Off Highway

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