Ara

Pro AV & Digital Signage

Overview

Ara designs, deploys and operates outdoor digital signage networks built to survive direct sun, extreme heat and 24/7 transit conditions. 4,600+ screens live, 4.1B monthly impressions.

Funding and backers

Backers
4
Plug and Play, Techstars
Momentum
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Shared investors4
Charge VenturesVia a fund
23 portfolio companies: Elion, Enara Health, Ethos Wallet and 20 more
CoatueVia a fund
344 portfolio companies: Kalshi, Zuoyebang, Instinct and 341 more
Plug and PlayVia a fund
2741 portfolio companies
TechstarsVia a fund
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Offices

Where the company hires and what each office is for
Cities
1
Hiring now
0
Countries
1
New York United States
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