GroundTruth

GroundTruth is an advertising technology company based in New York, founded in 2009. Formerly known as xAd, it specializes in location-based marketing platforms that help brands, agencies, small businesses, and non-profits drive in-store visits and measurable business outcomes. The company is headquartered at One World Trade and employs between 388 and 1,300 people. GroundTruth offers a range of geo-contextual omnichannel products and services, including a self-serve advertising platform and managed services. Its technology utilizes visitation data, accredited by the Media Rating Council, to create targeted advertising campaigns based on real-world consumer behavior. This data is derived from proprietary processes that combine contextual mapping technology, owned properties, and third-party mobile location data, resulting in over 30 billion visits annually. GroundTruth is recognized for its workplace culture, having been named one of the Best Places to Work by AdAge for three consecutive years.

Marketing & Advertising New York, United States Founded 2009 ~332 employees Private · Acquired

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Employees
332
+4.1% in 3 months
Revenue / employee
$120K
Revenue ~$39.8M
Total funding
$140M
Last round Acquired, Mar 2026
12-month attrition
11.5%
Tech: 12.5%
H1B filings, FY2026
3
Sponsors visas
Open jobs
3
Last 30 days

Org structure

Headcount by department

Other129
Engineering92
Operations40
Sales26
Marketing10
Finance9
HR8
Success8

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Funding

  • Mar 2026 · Acquired · Zerotoone
  • Jul 2018 · Series F · $18M
  • Nov 2016 · Series E · $42.5M · W Capital Partners, Emergence
  • Sep 2014 · Series D · $50M · Softbank Capital, IVP, Silicon Valley Bank
  • Nov 2012 · Series C · $5M · Palisades Growth Capital, Softbank Capital, Sorrento Ventures
  • Dec 2011 · Series C · $5.1M · Softbank Capital, Palisades Growth Capital, Emergence
  • Oct 2010 · Series B · $4M · Emergence
  • Aug 2008 · Series A · $15M · Softbank Capital, Palisades Growth Capital, Sorrento Ventures
  • Aug 2002 · Seed · Tech Coast Angels

Salaries at GroundTruth

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9 salary profiles in India

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H-1B sponsorship

H-1B Sponsorship Limited
H-1B Filings by Department
Engineering3

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GroundTruth FAQ

How many employees does GroundTruth have?

GroundTruth has about 332 employees, up 4.1% over the last 3 months (as of Apr 2026).

Does GroundTruth sponsor H1B visas?

Yes. GroundTruth filed 3 H1B (LCA) applications in FY2026, according to the latest U.S. Department of Labor disclosures. Most of them were for Engineering roles.

What is GroundTruth's revenue per employee?

GroundTruth makes about $120K in revenue per employee, based on $39.8M annual revenue and 332 employees.

How much does GroundTruth pay?

6figr has 9 salary profiles for GroundTruth in India, with pay broken down by role, level and gender on the GroundTruth salaries page. See GroundTruth salaries

Data from Company Prospectus, DOL LCA disclosures, WARN notices and 6figr salary profiles.