# Breaker Audio

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/breaker-audio

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.breaker.audio
- Latest round: Seed (Jun 1, 2017)
- Investors on record: 8

## About

Breaker Audio, based in California, US, is a podcast management platform dedicated to enhancing user experiences through features like advanced subscription management and personalized recommendations.Founded in 2016, Breaker Audio operates as a podcast management platform that focuses on improving podcast discovery and playback. The company was acquired by Twitter, Inc. in January 2021, with financial terms undisclosed. It is headquartered in San Francisco, California, US and has engaged in 3 deals to date.Breaker Audio's primary offering, Player FM, is a podcast management platform that provides a comprehensive suite of services. It features advanced subscription management, personalized recommendations, and an intuitive interface for discovering and playing over 20 million podcasts, appealing to casual listeners, enthusiasts, and creators globally.Player FM generates revenue mainly through premium subscription models, allowing users access to features like offline listening and ad-free experiences. The revenue model includes both monthly and annual subscriptions, facilitating direct transactions between the company and its subscribers.Looking ahead, Breaker Audio plans to leverage its recent acquisition by Twitter, Inc. to explore new product launches and expand its reach. Specific geographic targets for market expansion include Europe and Asia, aiming for completion by the end of 2023. The recent funding will be utilized to support these growth initiatives and enhance the platform's offerings.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Jun 1, 2017 — Betaworks Ventures Management, ACE & Company, Arena Ventures, Zeno Ventures, Script Capital, Weekend Fund, Shrug Capital
- Seed, Mar 20, 2017 — Y Combinator, ACE & Company

## Investors

- Y Combinator (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/y-combinator) — Seed
- ACE & Company (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ace-company) — Seed
- Betaworks Ventures Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/betaworks-ventures-management) — Seed
- Arena Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/arena-ventures) — Seed
- Zeno Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/zeno-ventures) — Seed
- Script Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/script-capital) — Seed
- Weekend Fund (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/weekend-fund) — Seed
- Shrug Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/shrug-capital) — Seed