# A startup that places ads for brands like Best Buy and Target in AI platforms raised $30.5 million

_Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 8:00 AM EDT · Capital · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

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Gravity, a startup that places ads for brands like Best Buy and Target in AI platforms, raised $30.5 million in a Series A funding round. Zach Oldham, cofounder of Gravity, said the company secured the funds to pursue opportunities in ads designed for humans and AI bots on AI platforms. The round was co-led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Committed Capital, bringing Gravity's total funding to $38.5 million.

## Sources

- [businessinsider.com](https://www.businessinsider.com/ai-chatbot-ad-platform-gravity-raises-series-a-2026-8)

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