Podz Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 2020

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Latest Deal Amount
  • $54.8M

Podz General Information

Description

Developer of a podcast platform designed to replace the decades-old process of podcast discovery with the audio news feed. The company's platform identifies and transforms the quality and selective mini clips of podcast episodes into a personalized feed of animated highlights, enabling users to get a newsfeed that is personalized to their interests.

Contact Information

Website
www.listentopodz.com
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly VC-backed
Corporate Office
  • 447 West 18th Street
  • Penthouse 12B
  • New York, NY 10011
  • United States
Primary Industry
Entertainment Software
Other Industries
Movies, Music and Entertainment
Acquirer
Spotify
Vertical(s)
AudioTech, TMT
Corporate Office
  • 447 West 18th Street
  • Penthouse 12B
  • New York, NY 10011
  • United States

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Podz Valuation & Funding

Deal Type Date Amount Raised to Date Post-Val Status Stage
2. Merger/Acquisition 17-Jun-2021 $54.8M Completed Generating Revenue
1. Seed Round 10-Feb-2021 Completed Generating Revenue
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Podz Comparisons

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Industry
HQ Location
Employees
Total Raised
Post Valuation
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Developer of a podcast platform designed to replace the decades-old process of podcast discovery with the audio news fee
Entertainment Software
New York, NY

Copenhagen, Denmark
 

New York, NY
 
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Podz Competitors (6)

One of Podz’s 6 competitors is Podimo, a Venture Capital-Backed company based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Podimo Venture Capital-Backed Copenhagen, Denmark
Podbean Corporation New York, NY
Tidal Music Venture Capital-Backed New York, NY
Sybel Venture Capital-Backed Paris, France
Overcast Radio Corporation White Plains, NY
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Podz Former Investors (7)

Investor Name Investor Type Holding Investor Since Participating Rounds
Canaan Partners Venture Capital Minority
Charge Ventures Venture Capital Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
M13 Venture Capital Minority
Angel (individual) Minority
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Podz FAQs

  • When was Podz founded?

    Podz was founded in 2020.

  • Where is Podz headquartered?

    Podz is headquartered in New York, NY.

  • What industry is Podz in?

    Podz’s primary industry is Entertainment Software.

  • Is Podz a private or public company?

    Podz is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Podz?

    The current valuation of Podz is .

  • What is Podz’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Podz is .

  • How much funding has Podz raised over time?

    Podz has raised $2.5M.

  • Who are Podz’s investors?

    Canaan Partners, Charge Ventures, , M13, and are 5 of 7 investors who have invested in Podz.

  • Who are Podz’s competitors?

    Podimo, Podbean, Tidal Music, Sybel, and Overcast Radio are some of the 6 competitors of Podz.

  • When was Podz acquired?

    Podz was acquired on 17-Jun-2021.

  • Who acquired Podz?

    Podz was acquired by Spotify.

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