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Anchor
Consumer Services · New York City, United States · Founded 2015
Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click MoreLess
Anchor.fm, a subsidiary of Spotify, operates as a free podcast platform designed to simplify the process of podcast creation, distribution, and monetization. The platform serves a diverse range of clients, from individual creators to small businesses and large enterprises, providing them with the tools needed to produce high-quality audio content. Operating in the digital media and entertainment market, Anchor.fm leverages a freemium business model, offering basic services for free while monetizing through premium features and advertising solutions. Revenue is generated through ad placements, subscription services, and premium content offerings. Anchor.fm's comprehensive suite of features includes easy-to-use recording tools, distribution to major podcast directories, audience engagement tools like Q&A and polls, and monetization options such as listener donations and ad sponsorships. The platform's integration with Spotify enhances its reach and analytics capabilities, providing creators with valuable insights into their audience demographics and listening behaviors. Keywords: podcasting, digital media, audio content, freemium model, ad placements, subscription services, audience engagement, distribution tools, monetization, Spotify integration.
Company overview
Anchor company information
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- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 649
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.6
Valuation & funding
Anchor funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Feb 2019 | $140M | $140M | Spotify | — |
| GRANTOther financing | Feb 2018 | $0 | — | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES A✓Equity / VC | Sep 2017 | $10M | $40M | Accel · Eniac Ventures · The Chernin Group · Homebrew | — |
| EARLY VC✓Equity / VC | Mar 2017 | $2.8M | $11M | Omidyar Network · Eniac Ventures · The Chernin Group · Mick Batyske | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Feb 2016 | $1.6M | $6.4M | Homebrew · SV Angel · Vijay Vachani · Scott Belsky | — |
| SEED✓Equity / VC | Aug 2015 | Acequia Capital · betaworks | — |
Financials
Workforce over time
Available workforce history. Financial fields without reported data are omitted.
| Year | Employees |
|---|---|
| 2026 | 649 |
| 2025 | 649 |
| 2024 | 649 |
| 2023 | 652 |
| 2022 | 634 |
Growth signals
Anchor website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Anchor is 250K monthly website visits, up 19% over the last three months. Anchor's team grew 0% over the past year.
Comparisons
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Talent graph
Anchor's talent
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Global footprint
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