Spotify

Spotify is a leading music streaming service headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, offering on-demand access to a vast catalog of songs and podcasts across various devices, including computers, smartphones, and home entertainment systems. Founded in 2006, it operates through two primary segments: a premium subscription model and an ad-supported service. As of 2023, Spotify has approximately 602 million monthly active users, with a significant portion subscribing to its premium service, which generates the majority of its revenue. Users can explore music collections, create and share playlists, and receive personalized recommendations. Additionally, Spotify allows artists to promote their work by sharing tracks on social networks. The company's global reach includes operations in numerous countries, enhancing its accessibility and influence in the digital music landscape.

Christian Luiga

CFO

Nora Rose

CEO

Sonali De Rycker

Investor

Past deals in Streaming

Sounder

Seed Round in 2020
Sounder.fm is a platform that helps audio creators manage, market, and measure their audio content. Sounder offers free hosting, transcription, Pinpoint Audio Search, and analytics to help the user grow its audience. It aims to drive creativity and make audio better for everyone. The company was founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York.

Sounder

Seed Round in 2020
Sounder.fm is a platform that helps audio creators manage, market, and measure their audio content. Sounder offers free hosting, transcription, Pinpoint Audio Search, and analytics to help the user grow its audience. It aims to drive creativity and make audio better for everyone. The company was founded in 2019 and based in New York, New York.

The Ringer

Acquisition in 2020
The Ringer owns and operates a website and podcasting network. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Los Angeles, California.

Parcast

Acquisition in 2019
Parcast is a leading podcast network that specializes in storytelling through scripted programming and audio dramas. The company is dedicated to producing engaging and informative content, aimed at entertaining its audience while delivering compelling narratives. Parcast's focus on story-driven podcasts sets it apart in the competitive podcasting landscape, allowing it to carve a niche in the realm of audio storytelling.

Anchor

Acquisition in 2019
Anchor is a user-friendly platform designed to simplify podcast creation and distribution. It allows users to record or upload high-quality audio and host unlimited episodes, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced podcasters. Anchor also offers seamless distribution to various platforms with a single click, enhancing the visibility of podcasts. Additionally, it incorporates community features that enrich the audio streaming experience, fostering interaction among users. This combination of ease of use and community engagement positions Anchor as a leading choice for individuals looking to enter the podcasting space.

Gimlet

Acquisition in 2019
Gimlet Media Inc. is a digital media company based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in the production of narrative podcasts. Founded in 2014, Gimlet focuses on creating high-quality audio content that engages listeners and fosters a deeper understanding of various subjects. The company operates a platform that allows users to share, subscribe to, and download its podcast episodes, thereby enhancing audience reach for brands and storytellers. In February 2019, Gimlet Media became a subsidiary of Spotify Technology S.A., further integrating its innovative storytelling approach within the broader digital audio landscape.

MightyTV

Acquisition in 2017
Discover and stream the best of movies and TV with a few easy swipes. MightyTV factors in your personal preferences along with the opinions of trusted friends so you spend less time searching, and more time streaming video you’ll love. We employ A.I. to create truly personalized experiences for our users. Choose from a wide variety of streaming services and sort by price. We keep your needs in mind with every swipe. MightyTV launched in April 2016 and is headquartered in New York City.

Soundwave

Acquisition in 2016
Soundwave Analytics Limited is a music discovery application that enables users to view in real-time the songs being played by others around them. Founded in 2012 in Dublin, Ireland, by Brendan O’Driscoll, Aidan Sliney, and Craig Watson, the app allows users to create charts based on specific locations, social circles, and preferences while filtering by time and genre. Before its acquisition by Spotify in January 2016, Soundwave attracted over 1.5 million users across 190 countries and tracked more than 150 million song plays. The app has received recognition for its innovation, being named "Best Innovation in Music" by Apple and featured in Google’s Android "Editors Choice" section. Soundwave's unique capability to track music listening habits in real-time has positioned it as a notable player in the music streaming industry.

Soundtrack Your Brand

Series B in 2015
Soundtrack Your Brand is a Spotify joint venture and the exclusive provider of Spotify Business and Spotify Enterprise. We connect brands and fans, and our vision is to grow the music market and thereby support artists, so that they can give the world more great music

Tunigo

Acquisition in 2013
Tunigo offers the easiest and most fun way to find, create, and share new music and playlists on Spotify. With Tunigo you will discover specific music for all occasions, grouped by the real events of your life. Plus you will also be keeping track of the latest releases, charts, reviews and current music news.
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