# Shots Studios

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/shots-studios

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.shots.com
- Total disclosed funding: $13M
- Latest round: Series A (Sep 8, 2015)
- Investors on record: 11

## About

Shots Studios is a podcast production and distribution company that produces engaging content across various genres, appealing to a wide audience through humor and relatable themes.Founded in 2013, Shots Studios is based in San Francisco, US. The company operates primarily as a podcast production entity and has executed a total of 3 deals. In September 2015, it secured USD 4 mn in Series A funding, led by DCM with participation from WI Harper Group. Sam Shahidi is the founder of the company, and John Shahidi serves as the CEO.Shots Podcast Network focuses on producing and distributing a diverse range of podcasts, including popular shows like the Full Send Podcast, The Rush With Maxx Crosby, and Theo Von's Awkward Puppets. Each podcast targets specific audience segments, delivering entertainment, sports, and lifestyle content. The network ensures its podcasts are accessible across multiple digital platforms, appealing to listeners in North America and Europe.The revenue model for Shots Podcast Network is based on partnerships and advertising from its podcast shows. The company employs direct-to-consumer marketing strategies, utilizing its audience to attract advertisers. Revenue is generated through sponsorships and advertisements within the podcasts, with flagship shows featuring sponsored segments that enhance audience engagement.In 2015, the Series A funding round of USD 4 mn will help Shots Studios enhance its podcast production capabilities and expand its market reach. The company aims to develop new podcast series targeting different demographics and is exploring opportunities to enter additional markets in Europe. The utilization of these funds will support the launch of new products and assist in scaling operations to meet the demands of a growing audience.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Sep 8, 2015, $4M — DCM, WI Harper Group
- Series A, Apr 21, 2015, $8.5M — Upfront, WI Harper Group, Universal Music Group, Inc., 500 Global, Ludlow Ventures, Social Starts, ACME Capital, Maven, Soma Capital Management, Flight Ventures

## Investors

- Upfront (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/upfront) — Series A
- WI Harper Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/wi-harper-group) — Series A
- Universal Music Group, Inc. — Series A
- 500 Global (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/500-global) — Series A
- Ludlow Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/ludlow-ventures) — Series A
- Social Starts (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/social-starts) — Series A
- ACME Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/acme-capital) — Series A
- Maven (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maven) — Series A
- Soma Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/soma-capital-management) — Series A
- Flight Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/flight-ventures) — Series A
- DCM (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/dcm) — Series A