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Stitcher
The easiest way to listen to podcasts for free
About Stitcher
Stitcher is a prominent platform in the podcast and radio show industry, catering to a diverse audience of listeners who seek high-quality audio content. The company operates in the digital media market, providing a seamless experience for users through its mobile app and online platform. Stitcher serves content creators, advertisers, and listeners by offering a comprehensive suite of services that include podcast hosting, distribution, and advanced advertising solutions. The business model revolves around monetizing content through targeted advertising, leveraging proprietary technology to deliver precise ad placements and measure listener engagement. This technology significantly improves click-through rates (CTR) for mobile devices, often achieving 2-4 times the industry standard. Stitcher generates revenue by offering competitive advertising rates and providing valuable analytics to advertisers, ensuring their messages reach the right audience effectively. The platform's ability to measure ad performance in real-time sets it apart in the market, making it an attractive choice for advertisers looking to maximize their return on investment.
Source: Dealroom company dataAt a glance
- Status
- Acquired
- Founded
- 2007
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, United States
- Employees
- 115
- Open positions
- None listed
- Dealroom signal
- 69.0/100
- Industry
- Media, Telecom
- Sub-industry
- Streaming
- Sector
- Consumer Services, Adtech, Content, Advertising, Streaming, App, Premium Podcasts
- Client focus
- b2c
Knowledge graph
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Funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jul 2020 | $325M | $325M | Sirius XM Radio | — |
| ACQUISITION✓Exit | Jun 2016 | $4.5M | $4.5M | The E.W. Scripps Company | — |
Financials
Revenue, earnings and other financial measures where available. Years marked “E” are estimates.
Growth signals
Latest recorded traffic for Stitcher is 9.5K monthly website visits, down 20.8% over the last three months. Stitcher's team grew 0.9% over the past year.
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Investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
Investors
From Dealroom's funding and investor records, grouped by the round each investor first entered.
Series A4 investors entered at this stage
New Atlantic Ventures - NAV.VC
Benchmark
SV Angel
Great Oaks Venture Capital
Series B and later1 investor entered at this stage
Other known investors3 additional known investors
Deezer
Sirius XM Radio
The E.W. Scripps Company
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Global footprint
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Market sentiment
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