-100%

est. 2Y upside i

Series D+

Rank

#4046

Sector

AdTech / Online Advertising

Data Quality

Data: Low

Do not join: AppNexus as an independent company no longer exists.

Last updated: July 3, 2026

Bull (0%)-100%

No upside: core product sunsetted by Microsoft in 2026; company no longer operational.

Base (0%)-100%

No realistic base case: equity is worthless as company is dissolved.

Bear (100%)-100%

Certain bear outcome: AppNexus's assets were absorbed by Microsoft and the product shut down; common equity has zero recovery.

Preference Stack Risk

severe

Funding Intensity

1990%

Total funding $319M at a $1.6B valuation implies 20% preference overhang; but with company defunct, common stock recovers nothing.

Dilution Risk

high

No future raises expected; company is dissolved.

Secondary Liquidity

none

No secondary market exists; no liquidity for shares.

Other 1 role

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Last updated: February 22, 2026

Questions to Ask at the Interview

Strategic questions based on AppNexus's data — designed to show you've done your homework.

  • 1

    Given the company's product was sunsetted, what is the actual business going forward?

  • 2

    How does the company plan to generate revenue if the core DSP/SSP is shut down?

  • 3

    What is the timeline for a potential restructuring or wind-down?

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