# Wait What

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/wait-what

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.waitwhat.com
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series B (Jun 21, 2021)
- Investors on record: 12

## About

Wait What Inc. is a New York-based company specializing in high-quality audio content creation, primarily through its diverse podcast series focusing on business and technology themes.Founded in 2017, Wait What Inc. focuses on creating engaging audio content designed to enlighten listeners on various business and technology topics. The company has not undergone significant operational changes or pivots since its inception. Its headquarters is located in New York, US. The founders are Deron Triff, Jai Punjabi, and June Cohen, with Jeff Berman serving as CEO. In June 2021, the company raised USD 12.00 mn in a Series B funding round led by Raga Partners, with participation from multiple investors including Capital One Ventures and Emerson Collective. The total amount raised by the company currently stands at USD 12.00 mn.WaitWhat Inc. specializes in producing high-quality audio content through various podcast series, featuring conversations with leading innovators and thinkers. Notable podcasts include "Masters of Scale," hosted by Reid Hoffman, and "Remarkable People," hosted by Guy Kawasaki. These offerings engage a diverse audience, primarily in North America and Europe, addressing themes such as innovation and future possibilities.WaitWhat Inc. generates revenue through a subscription-based model and sponsorship partnerships for its podcasts. Clients include businesses aiming to enhance their brand presence through targeted advertising within the audio series. The pricing structure is tailored to the engagement metrics of each podcast, ensuring clients receive value in brand visibility and audience interaction.In June 2021, Wait What Inc. raised USD 12.00 mn in Series B funding to accelerate the development of its technology products, membership programs, and partnerships that extend its core intellectual property into multi-format media experiences. The company aims to expand into new geographic regions, focusing on increasing its listener base in Europe and Asia by mid-2023.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Jun 21, 2021, $12M — Cue Ball Capital, Capital One Ventures, Burda Principal Investments, MAYWIC Select Investments, Emerson Collective, GingerBread Capital, Raga Partners, Lupa Systems
- Series A, Feb 21, 2019, $4.3M — Cue Ball Capital, Human Ventures, Burda Principal Investments, Visible Ventures, Able Partners, Liminal Ventures

## Investors

- Cue Ball Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/cue-ball-capital) — Series A, Series B
- Human Ventures — Series A
- Burda Principal Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/burda-principal-investments) — Series A, Series B
- Visible Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/visible-ventures) — Series A
- Able Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/able-partners) — Series A
- Liminal Ventures — Series A
- Capital One Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/capital-one-ventures) — Series B
- MAYWIC Select Investments (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/maywic-select-investments) — Series B
- Emerson Collective — Series B
- GingerBread Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/gingerbread-capital) — Series B
- Raga Partners — Series B
- Lupa Systems (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lupa-systems) — Series B