The popularity of podcasts is soaring. From last year the total number of pods has leapt from 550,000 to 700,000—with over 50% more episodes available this year than last. That equates to…
Acast Secures $33m Series C Funding Round
Swedish podcast startup Acast has won a $33 million Series C funding round, as it continues to spearhead innovation in the burgeoning podcast industry. The round, led by compatriot investment vehicle AP1,…
The Five Best Podcasts for Entrepreneurs
Long, long gone are the days when podcasting was a low-rent, spare time hobby. Today over 67 million Americans listen to podcasts each month, and the medium’s audience grows 21% year-on-year. Titles…
Podcast Startup Acast Secures $19.5m Funding Round
On-demand podcast provider Acast has announced a Series B funding round worth $19.5 million. The company, headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with additional offices in New York, London and Sydney, won the round…