KERV.ai
Category: AI in Marketing
KERV.ai is an AI-powered interactive video platform that transforms standard video ads and content into clickable, shoppable, and data-rich experiences across all screens. KERV.ai was founded in 2017. The company is led by Gary Mittman. Based in Austin, Texas, United States. Team size: 100+. Total funding raised: Undisclosed total amount (Series B amount not disclosed). Latest round: Series B (November 2025, led by Coral Tree Partners). Key investors include Coral Tree Partners (Series B lead), Previous venture capital firms.
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United States
- Team size
- 100+
- Total funding
- Undisclosed total amount (Series B amount not disclosed)
Value proposition
Uses patented AI and computer vision to analyze video at the pixel/object level, creating shoppable hotspots and contextual targeting that increases engagement, conversions, and ROI without adding ad load
Products and solutions
AI-Powered Interactive Video Platform, Shoppable Ad Units, Contextual Targeting Solutions, Moment-Based Metadata Extraction, CTV Advertising Solutions, Retail Media Network Integration
Unique value
Patented AI-driven pixel-level video analysis that creates object-level metadata for real-time interactive experiences. Platform-agnostic approach works across all screens and publishers rather than within walled gardens.
Target customer
Brands, agencies, publishers, retail media networks, and CTV platforms seeking to monetize video content through interactive commerce
Industries served
Digital Advertising, E-Commerce, Media & Entertainment, Retail Media Networks, Connected TV (CTV), Publishing
Technology advantage
Proprietary computer vision and AI technology analyzes video at the frame level to identify objects, context, and scenes. Creates 25+ object-level engagement signals for optimization. Transforms any video into interactive/shoppable experiences within 24-48 hours.
How they differentiate
KERV differentiates through AI-powered object-level analysis that works across all platforms and screens, not just within walled gardens. Focuses on performance-driven interactive commerce rather than just format innovation.
Main competitors
Amazon Interactive Video, Roku Advertising, TikTok Shopping, BrightLine, Innovid, Vizio Advertising Solutions
Key partnerships
Coral Tree Partners (Series B lead investor), Amazon Ads, Magnite, Paramount+, PubMatic, Vizio, Major CTV platforms and retail media networks
Notable customers
Amazon Ads, Magnite, Paramount+, PubMatic, Vizio, Major retail media networks
Major milestones
Series B funding closed November 2025, Partnership with Amazon Ads for premium inventory integration, Collaboration with Magnite for programmatic interactive ads, Strategic alliances with Vizio, Paramount+, and major CTV platforms, Launch of AI-driven contextual marketplace for OLV & CTV, Record commercial growth and partnership expansion in 2025
Growth metrics
100+ employees, record commercial and partnership growth, partnerships with major platforms like Amazon, Magnite, and Paramount+
Market positioning
Positions as a leading AI-driven interactive video commerce platform, serving as the connective tissue between content, commerce, and contextual intelligence across the open internet.
Geographic focus
Primarily North American market with teams across the US, expanding globally through partnerships and infrastructure scaling
Patents and IP
Holds patents related to video metadata extraction, object recognition, and contextual advertising (specific patent numbers not publicly disclosed)
About Gary Mittman
Gary Mittman brings more than 30 years in technology and direct marketing, as well as substantial experience in building startups to exit with creativity and agile development. He was previously Founder & President of Nami Media (acquired by Lin/Nexstar Media Group), CEO & Founder of Marina Communications (also acquired), and Vice President of New Business Development at Western International Media.
Official website: https://kerv.ai