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The audio industry is expanding beyond traditional hardware and music streaming. Companies are now exploring AI-generated content, podcasting platforms, and new forms of digital media.
This list includes major players like India's Pocket FM, which has raised $212.5M, and Germany's SoundCloud with over $542M in funding. Newer companies like PlayAI are also emerging in the AI voice space.
Below is our list of 38 Audio startups worth keeping an eye on.
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Bose develops premium sound equipment, best known for its noise-canceling headphones, speakers, and home audio systems. They also create custom-engineered sound solutions for the automotive, aviation, and professional audio industries.
Canela Media built a free streaming platform, Canela.TV, offering culturally relevant movies, series, and music for Hispanic viewers. The company's digital media ecosystem gives brands a direct channel to connect with these multicultural audiences.
Pocket FM creates an audio platform for long-form entertainment, specializing in binge-worthy audio series. Their service gives audio creators a space to produce and share serialized stories with a global audience.
boAt creates a popular line of consumer audio products, including headphones, earbuds, and speakers, blending fashion with technology. The Indian brand is recognized for its stylish and affordable wearables that appeal to a lifestyle-focused audience.
Riverside builds an audio-video recording platform used by podcasters and media companies for broadcast-quality productions. Their software allows creators to capture high-fidelity audio and video content remotely for interviews and shows.
Symphonic Distribution works with independent artists and labels to deliver their music to streaming platforms across the globe. They also offer a suite of services covering marketing, video monetization, royalty collection, and sync licensing.
Kaleidoscope produces narrative podcasts and audio series that explore adventure and thrilling true stories. The media company specializes in creating immersive, heartfelt audio experiences for its listeners.
Vox Media builds and manages a portfolio of influential digital publications, from The Verge to New York Magazine. Their teams produce high-quality journalism and entertainment content that spans articles, podcasts, and video.
SoundCloud operates a social audio platform where creators can upload, share, and promote their music and podcasts. The service is widely used by emerging artists as a launchpad to connect directly with fans and build a global following.
Our top 10 picks are just a small slice of the activity in the audio space. Founders are busy building new tools and platforms, and investors are taking notice.
Many of these companies are focused on media and AI, with funding that ranges from early seed rounds to over $200 million. Here are the other startups shaping the future of sound.
| Startup | Main Industry | Year Founded | Amount Raised | Last Funding Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media | 2007 | $226.9M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2019 | $3.2M | Seed | |
| AI | 2023 | $4.7M | Seed | |
| AI | 2017 | $100M | Series C | |
| Media | 2020 | $90M | Series B | |
| Media | 2018 | $15M | Series C | |
| Media | 2018 | $12.1M | Series A | |
| Media | 2015 | $101.8M | Series E | |
| AI | 2024 | $1.8M | Seed | |
| Media | 2015 | ₩12.4B | Series B | |
| Media | 2016 | $58.5M | Debt Financing | |
| AI | 2019 | $20M | Series A | |
| Media | 2014 | $80.7M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2019 | $204.2M | Venture Round | |
| Media | 2016 | CN¥3M | Angel | |
| Media | 2015 | CN¥115.3M | Private Equity | |
| Media | 2015 | $13.1M | Series A | |
| AI | 2014 | €23M | Series A | |
| Media | 2019 | NOK129.8M | Seed | |
| Media | 2021 | €10M | Corporate Round | |
| Media | 2018 | ₩13.1B | Series B | |
| AI | 2023 | €750k | Seed | |
| Media | 2013 | — | — | |
| AI | 2024 | €320k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2023 | €150k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2014 | $3.5M | Series A | |
| AI | 2022 | €118k | Pre-Seed | |
| Media | 2021 | €450k | Angel | |
| Media | 2016 | $895.4k | Product Crowdfunding |
