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Anchor
Anchor allows anyone to record or upload high-quality audio, host unlimited episodes, and distribute everywhere with just one click
About Anchor
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.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- New York City, United States
- Employees
- 649
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 60.6/100
- Industry
- Music, Media
- Sub-industry
- Content production
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Audio, Music, Broadcast, Streaming, Community, Freemium, App, No-Code and Low-Code Software
- Client focus
- b2c
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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 | — |
Growth signals
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.
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Investments and acquisitions
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Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Seed8 investors entered at this stage
Acequia Capital
betaworks
SV Angel
Eniac Ventures
Homebrew
Vijay Vachani
Scott Belsky
Quire
Series A6 investors entered at this stage
Accel
Omidyar Network
The Chernin Group- MBMick Batyske
GV- CKCraig Kallman
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Spotify
Betaworks Ventures
Spero Ventures
Source: Dealroom Talent Intelligence.
Global footprint
team presence
Market sentiment
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