About Us
Founded in 2006, Affinity has grown from a humble local domain parking company into a global adtech leader by identifying untapped opportunities in digital advertising and solving real-world challenges across the purchase funnel. Our success has been driven by resilience, bold pivots, and an unrelenting focus on customer needs
growth
Solutions
Installs
& OEMs
US brands
& Branding
Shift
Partner
Monetization
Focus
2024
10x growth
2023
Acquisition
First acquisition—strengthening European presence
with Opinary and an on-the-ground team
2022
AI SaaS Solutions
Expansion into SaaS with AI-powered publisher tech solutions
2021
App Installs
Launch of App Install business
2018
APAC Entry
Entry into Indonesia & APAC
OEMs Launched
Privacy-first, cookie-free adtech for OEMs;
soon expanded partnerships in China
(vivo, Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei etc.)
2017
1,000 US brands
Hit 1,000 performance advertisers in the US
2016
Typo Monetization
Expansion of performance solutions with AI-driven typo monetization and scalable adtech
Mobile Innovation
branding solutions
2015
Performance Shift
Amid accelerating industry shifts, Affinity pivots to
performance advertising to find new growth
2013
Google Partner
Certified as a selected Channel partner in 2021 and
since 2025 promoted to Google’s top 3% Premier Partners
2012
Display Monetization
Start of display monetization for Indian websites
2009
Search Focus
Pivot to search advertising, moving beyond a capped market.
2006
Founded
Affinity starts as a spin-off
from web hosting pioneer Hostway Corporation.
Lavin Punjabi joins as first employee, later becoming CEO.
What We Do
Affinity delivers a diversified suite of AdTech solutions that help advertisers and publishers stay ahead with tailored, scalable technologies
Ad Solutions
Beyond walled gardens lies a fast-growing but fragmented digital landscape. We bridge the gap with branding and performance solutions that engage users at every stage of the funnel. Our formats unify diverse channels into a high-performing, scalable ecosystem
Monetisation
We help publishers go beyond standard ad models with high-performing, non-traditional formats that drive engagement and maximize revenue—seamlessly integrated and built for scale
SааS
Our SaaS technologies help publishers take back control — boosting revenue through automation, streamline affiliate workflows, driving engagement, capturing first-party data and boosting subscriptions
Who We Are
At Affinity, our culture is a core driver of innovation and growth. We thrive on curiosity, adaptability, and a strong focus on finding opportunities where others see limitations
At Affinity, our culture is a core driver of innovation and growth. We thrive on curiosity, adaptability, and a strong focus on finding opportunities where others see limitations
Ego-less
Collaboration
We embrace a flat hierarchy where everyone has a
voice, ensuring ideas
are evaluated on merit, not rank
Pioneering DNA
We identify new touchpoints and rapidly build scalable solutions, pioneering innovations—like in Search advertising or unified access to OEM and Browser ecosystems
Empowerment and Ownership
Our values shape our decisions, drive our interactions, and define our collective identity
Resilience and Adaptability
From weathering near death moments" with "From overcoming critical challenges to executing bold pivots
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Operating in North America, Europe, and APAC, we bring a unique combination of global perspective and localized insights
AI-driven innovation
Internal and client-facing AI applications streamline workflows, optimize performance, and unlocked significant revenue opportunities
Ego-less
Collaboration
We embrace a flat hierarchy where everyone has a
voice, ensuring ideas
are evaluated on merit, not rank
Pioneering DNA
We identify new touchpoints and rapidly build scalable solutions, pioneering innovations—like in Search advertising or unified access to OEM and Browser ecosystems
Empowerment and Ownership
Our values shape our decisions, drive our interactions, and define our collective identity
Resilience and Adaptability
From weathering near death moments" with "From overcoming critical challenges to executing bold pivots
Global Reach, Local Expertise
Operating in North America, Europe, and APAC, we bring a unique combination of global perspective and localized insights
AI-driven innovation
Internal and client-facing AI applications streamline workflows, optimize performance, and unlocked significant revenue opportunities
The Leadership Team
Affinity’s management embodies an inclusive, no-politics spirit, relentlessly focused on growth and problem-solving. We are loyal to our team, our customers, and our values. With a sharp eye for talent, we excel at identifying potential and accelerating development. Leading by example, we roll up our sleeves and stay “always on” to drive the company’s continuous expansion

Lavin Punjabi
MD, CEO Affinity

Bharat Sharma
COO

Monica Ajwani
SVP, Finance

Nikunj Soni
CTO

Cornelius Frey
CIO

Vijay Mehta
CTO

Pia Frey
CMO

Rishi Sharma
SVP, Advertiser Sales

Navin Harjani
SVP, Product and Operations

Sitanshu Nanda
SVP, Technology

Vijay Gupta
SVP, Technology

Hemantkumar Patel
SVP, Technology

Lavin Punjabi
MD, CEO Affinity

Bharat Sharma
COO

Nikunj Soni
CTO

Vijay Mehta
CTO

Monica Ajwani
SVP, Finance

Cornelius Frey
CIO

Pia Frey
CMO

Rishi Sharma
SVP, Advertiser Sales

Narvin Harjani
SVP, Product and Operations

Sitanshu Nanda
SVP, Technology

Vijay Gupta
SVP, Technology

Hermantkumar Patel
SVP, Technology
Our Investors

Hanjoo Lee
Investor

Lucas Roh
Investor
Built for Growth
Affinity is poised to continue driving transformative solutions in the Adtech industry. Our focus remains on sustainable growth, privacy-conscious innovations, and empowering brands and publishers to succeed in a rapidly evolving digital landscape