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The podcast industry continues to attract significant investment and new companies. Startups are tackling everything from content creation to distribution platforms.

For example, media company gamma recently secured $1.1 billion in funding. Meanwhile, subscription service Podimo has raised over $204 million to expand its platform.

Below is our list of 15 Podcast startups worth keeping an eye on.

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Riverside created a popular recording platform that helps podcasters and media companies capture studio-quality audio and video. Their software simplifies remote interviews by recording separate tracks for each participant, ensuring high-fidelity output.

HeadquartersTel Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
Year Founded2019
FoundersGideon Keyson, Nadav Keyson
Funding Amount$77M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsSeven Seven Six, Zeev Ventures, Sam Lessin, Oren Zeev, Operator Exchange

Kaleidoscope creates narrative podcasts centered on adventure and thrilling true stories. The audio company focuses on producing emotionally resonant content with high production value.

HeadquartersNew York, New York, United States
Year Founded2022
FoundersMangesh Hattikudur, Oz Woloshyn
Funding Amount$8.6M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeries A
Top InvestorsThe Raine Group, North Base Media, Nimble Ventures, Burda Principal Investments, Nimble Partners

Meow Wolf creates large-scale, immersive art installations that blend surrealism with interactive storytelling. Their main attractions are massive, explorable exhibitions where audiences can uncover hidden narratives within fantastical environments.

HeadquartersSanta Fe, New Mexico, United States
Year Founded2008
FoundersBenji Geary, Caity Kennedy, Corvas Brinkerhoff, Emily Montoya, Matt King, Sean Di Ianni, Vince Kadlubek
Funding Amount$185.2M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusGrant
Top InvestorsAlsop Louie Partners, New Mexico Economic Development Department, Creative Startups

Gamma operates as an artist-first media company, offering a modern alternative to the traditional record label model. They equip artists with creative and business services that span music, film, merchandise, and other media ventures.

HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Year Founded2023
FoundersIke Youssef, Larry Jackson
Funding Amount$1.1B
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusPrivate Equity
Top InvestorsAlpha Wave Global, A24, Eldridge Industries, Apple

Scribd provides an unlimited reading subscription that offers access to books, audiobooks, and magazine articles. The service also hosts a vast library of documents and research shared by its global community of users.

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2007
FoundersJared Friedman, John R. Adler, Tikhon Bernstam, Trip Adler
Funding Amount$106.8M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusSeries E
Top InvestorsKhosla Ventures, Y Combinator, Redpoint, CRV, Spectrum Equity

Volley develops voice-controlled entertainment, building some of the most popular AI games for smart speakers and smartphones. Their work includes official voice versions of hit game shows like "Jeopardy!" and "Wheel of Fortune."

HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, United States
Year Founded2016
FoundersJames Wilsterman, Max Child
Funding Amount$107.3M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusSeries C
Top InvestorsGeneral Catalyst, Gaingels, Alumni Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Y Combinator

Yoto builds an interactive audio player designed to give children a screen-free entertainment experience. Their platform uses physical cards to unlock a library of stories, music, and podcasts, putting kids in control of what they listen to.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2016
FoundersBen Drury, Filip Denker
Funding Amount$58.5M
Startup SizeMid-Size Team (51-250)
Last Funding StatusDebt Financing
Top InvestorsActon Capital, Global Founders Capital, JamJar Investments, Emerge VC, HSBC UK

Beatoven.ai builds an AI music creation tool for video, podcast, and game content creators. The platform generates unique, mood-based music, providing users with royalty-free soundtracks for their projects.

HeadquartersBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Year Founded2021
FoundersMansoor Khan, Siddharth Bhardwaj
Funding Amount$2.4M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsEntrepreneurs First, Google, IvyCap Ventures, Redstart Labs, Rukam Capital

Subly develops AI-powered software that automatically adds subtitles and transcriptions to video and audio files. The platform is designed to help creators and companies improve the accessibility of their content and reach a broader audience.

HeadquartersLondon, England, United Kingdom
Year Founded2019
FoundersGemma Roberts, Holly Stephens, Keyvan Kasaei
Funding Amount$3.5M
Startup SizeFounding Team (1-10)
Last Funding StatusSeed
Top InvestorsInnovate UK, Loyal VC, Look AI Ventures, AI Startup Incubator

Podimo offers a subscription service for exclusive podcasts and audiobooks from around the world. Their platform operates on an open ecosystem model, sharing revenue directly with content creators.

HeadquartersCopenhagen, Hovedstaden, Denmark
Year Founded2019
FoundersEva Lægdsgaard, Morten Strunge, Nikolaj Koppel, Sverre Dueholm
Funding Amount$204.2M
Startup SizeLarge Team (251-1,000)
Last Funding StatusVenture Round
Top InvestorsHeadline, Highland Europe, Heartcore Capital, 83North, Highland Capital Partners

5 Additional Podcast Startups Worth Following

The podcasting scene is much bigger than our top ten picks. Across the industry, new companies are launching with fresh ideas for audio.

Together, these startups have raised tens of millions in funding, from early angel investors to later series rounds. Below is a closer look at five more companies shaping the future of podcasting.

StartupMain IndustryYear FoundedAmount RaisedLast Funding Round
Beek logo BeekMedia2015$13.1MSeries A
Nomono logo NomonoMedia2019NOK129.8MSeed
Loquis logo LoquisMedia2017€4.8MVenture Round
Menassati logo MenassatiMedia2020€450kSeed
Hype1000 logo Hype1000Media2021€450kAngel

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