Cardlytics

Digital advertising platform for banks and marketers

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

About Cardlytics

Cardlytics operates a digital advertising platform that collaborates with financial institutions to manage banking rewards programs aimed at enhancing customer loyalty. By integrating with banks, Cardlytics gains access to secure consumer spending data, which enables them to provide personalized marketing solutions. The company serves two main client groups: financial institutions, which benefit from improved customer engagement, and marketers, who gain insights into consumer behavior to better target potential buyers. Cardlytics focuses on using consumer spending data to inform marketing campaigns, helping marketers create more effective advertisements and assess their impact on sales. Revenue is generated through partnerships with banks, who pay for the rewards programs, and marketers, who pay for advertising services based on consumer insights. This dual revenue model supports a consistent income stream from both financial institutions and marketers.

Atlanta, GeorgiaHeadquarters
2008Year Founded
$186MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Invest in your future with competitive pay, company equity, 401k matching, and bonus plans.
Full medical, dental, and vision coverage. Plus fitness classes, yoga, and wellness opportunities.
Grow your career with Cardlytics University, onsite courses, and mentorship programs.
Enjoy fluid work schedules and a flexible vacation practice.
Headquartered in Atlanta at Ponce City Market, with additional offices in London, New York, Oakland, and Vizag.
Shape our community through special interest groups, including Diversity & Inclusion, Women of Cardlytics, and Philanthropy.

Risks

Potential securities law violations investigation could lead to legal and financial issues.
CEO transition may cause instability or strategic shifts affecting performance.
Stock price decline to a 52-week low indicates potential investor confidence issues.

Differentiation

Cardlytics leverages consumer spending data for targeted advertising, enhancing marketing relevance.
Partnerships with over 1,500 financial institutions provide unique consumer insights.
The Insights Portal offers flexible access to anonymized spending trends for marketers.

Upsides

Increased demand for personalized marketing aligns with Cardlytics' data-driven advertising solutions.
Open banking initiatives could expand Cardlytics' data sources and partnerships.
Growing interest in privacy-preserving analytics benefits Cardlytics' anonymized data approach.

Funding

Total raised$186.03 M
Latest valuation$273.00 M
StageIPO
POST IPO DEBT
2/29/2024
$150
IPO
1/31/2018
$203
$273.00 M
$12
$59.50 M
SERIES A
7/31/2008
$2
$9.50 M