# Spreaker

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

- Industry: Internet
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.spreaker.com
- Total disclosed funding: $1.5M
- Latest round: Angel (Sep 8, 2011)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Spreaker is a robust podcasting platform that empowers creators with tools for content creation, distribution, and monetization, serving both independent podcasters and established media companies.Spreaker is a comprehensive podcasting platform that facilitates audio content creation and distribution. Founded by Alessandra Fraissinet, Andrea De Marsi, Crystal Caldwell, Daniele Cremonini, Francesco Baschieri, and Rocco Zanni, it is headquartered in San Francisco, US. In September 2011, Spreaker secured USD 1.1 million in an Angel funding round led by Italian Angels for Growth and META Group, totaling USD 1.1 million raised to date.Spreaker Inc., an iHeartMedia Company, specializes in providing a comprehensive podcasting platform that facilitates content creation, distribution, and monetization for both creators and listeners. Their core offerings include tools for podcast hosting, live broadcasting, and analytics, meeting the needs of podcasters ranging from independent creators to established media companies. Spreaker serves a diverse geographic market, including North America and Europe, with user-friendly interfaces and robust support to enhance the podcasting experience.The revenue model of Spreaker focuses on subscription services for podcasters and advertising partnerships. Clients can engage through tiered subscription plans, offering varying levels of hosting, storage, and promotional tools. Creators generate revenue through advertising as Spreaker connects them with advertisers targeting specific demographics. Transactions typically occur on a direct-to-consumer basis, allowing individual podcasters or businesses to subscribe to the platform's services.Following the September 2011 funding round, Spreaker plans to utilize the capital to enhance product offerings and expand into new markets. Upcoming product launches are anticipated, though specific release dates have not been disclosed. The company aims to broaden its reach within North America and Europe, targeting further penetration into English-speaking and non-English-speaking audiences.

## Funding rounds

- Angel, Sep 8, 2011, $1.1M — META Group, Italian Angels for Growth
- Angel, Oct 18, 2010, $0.3M — Italian Angels for Growth

## Investors

- Italian Angels for Growth (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/italian-angels-for-growth) — Angel
- META Group (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/meta-group) — Angel