# Audius

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/audius

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.audius.co
- Total disclosed funding: $5.5M
- Latest round: Series A (Aug 8, 2018)
- Investors on record: 6

## About

Audius is a decentralized music streaming platform that empowers artists by facilitating direct interactions with listeners, leveraging blockchain technology to enhance content control and revenue.Founded in 2018 and headquartered in San Francisco, US, Audius operates a decentralized music streaming service. The company has engaged in 2 deals, with the latest funding round occurring on October 23, 2020, when it raised USD 0.1 mn from YZi Labs. The founders, Ara Kevonian, Doug Schneider, Forrest Browning, and Roneil Rumburg, continue to lead the company with Ara Kevonian serving as the CEO.Audius offers a decentralized music streaming platform designed to empower artists and enhance the listening experience for consumers. Their core product facilitates direct interactions between music creators and listeners, eliminating traditional intermediaries in the music industry. Audius leverages blockchain technology, allowing artists to upload their tracks and maintain control over their content while receiving fair compensation for their work. The platform serves a diverse user base, including independent musicians, record labels, and music enthusiasts across various geographical markets, including North America, Europe, and Asia. By addressing the challenges of artist revenue and content distribution, Audius positions itself as a transformative solution in the music landscape.Audius generates revenue through a unique transaction structure that emphasizes direct interactions within the platform. The company operates on a model that allows artists to monetize their music through various channels, including premium subscription plans and partnerships with brands. Clients, primarily individual artists and music producers, engage with the platform by utilizing its services to distribute their music and connect with fans. Revenue streams are further bolstered by the sale of exclusive content and merchandise through the platform, creating an ecosystem that supports both B2B and direct-to-consumer transactions.Audius plans to utilize the recent USD 0.1 mn raised from Binance Labs to enhance its platform capabilities and expand its offerings. The company is focused on launching new features aimed at improving artist engagement and user experience. Additionally, Audius is strategically targeting expansion into new markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2022, further solidifying its presence in the global music streaming landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Aug 8, 2018, $5.5M — Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, General Catalyst Partners, Pantera Capital, Script Capital, Ascolta Ventures

## Investors

- Kleiner Perkins (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kleiner-perkins) — Series A
- Lightspeed Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightspeed-venture-partners) — Series A
- General Catalyst Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/general-catalyst-partners) — Series A
- Pantera Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/pantera-capital) — Series A
- Script Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/script-capital) — Series A
- Ascolta Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ascolta-ventures) — Series A