About us

Croud is a global, full-service, digital marketing partner with a rapidly growing in-house team of 450+ digital experts. Through the seamless connection of data, technology and creativity, Croud develops strategies for sustainable growth that drive immediate business impact.

With some of the best talent, custom-built tech and the world’s first crowd-sourced network of digital experts, Croud reaches every corner of the world, giving our teams a wealth of opportunity to be challenged working in a fast-paced environment, constantly learn and develop new skills, and connect with other digital specialists around the globe.

Founded in 2011, Croud is proud to partner with some of the world’s leading brands, including Vans, IWG, AXA IM, and The North Face - leading media strategy, performance marketing and digital experiences.

Our journey

2011

How it all began

In April 2011, we launched in the UK, founded by ex-Googler Luke Smith and ex-Head of Search Ben Knight

2012

Small but mighty

With seven full-time employees, Croud had a growing Croudie network and a fast-expanding portfolio of clients

2013

Google-recognised

In 2013, Croud was recognised as Google’s fastest-growing search agency in the UK.

2014

Big moves

In 2014, we expanded our offices to keep up with our growing team of 22 staff

2015

Growing in tech

In 2015, we invested in a great deal of new tech and performance channels to enhance our capabilities

2016

Another fresh start: Croud US

In 2016, we opened our office in New York, and welcomed 42 new team members and 46 new clients

2017

Winning awards

As well as welcoming our 100th employee, we won multiple awards for our work across various channels

2018

One of the best places to work

Croud was recognized in the Sunday Times’ Best Companies to Work For listing, as well as Campaign’s Best Places to Work

2019

Launching Serpico

In 2019, Croud launched Serpico, a global marketing, consulting and technology platform that offers unparalleled expertise to in-house marketing teams