# Zencastr

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

- Industry: Media
- Headquarters: Salt Lake City, US
- Website: www.zencastr.com
- Total disclosed funding: $4.6M
- Latest round: Seed (Feb 16, 2021)
- Investors on record: 2

## About

Zencastr, Inc., based in the US, offers advanced audio and video recording solutions for podcasters and content creators, facilitating high-quality remote collaborations and simplifying the content creation process globally.Zencastr, Inc. provides audio and video recording tools for content creators. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Salt Lake City, US, the company was co-founded by Josh Nielsen and Adrian Lopez. In February 2021, Zencastr raised USD 4.6 mn in Seed funding led by Kickstart Capital, with support from Forward Venture Capital. The total amount raised by the company stands at USD 4.6 mn, with only one recorded deal to date.Zencastr specializes in high-quality audio and video recording solutions tailored for podcasters, video creators, and interviewers. Its core offerings include 4K multi-track recording, AI-powered editing, dynamic content insertion, and accurate transcriptions, aimed at simplifying the content creation process and enabling seamless remote collaborations globally, particularly in North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.Zencastr's revenue model is primarily subscription-based, catering to individual creators and organizations. The subscription plans provide access to advanced features such as dynamic content insertion, hosting solutions, and AI-driven editing tools. Clients engage with the platform through a direct-to-consumer model, with distinct service tiers designed to accommodate a wide range of creators, from novice podcasters to professional content teams, thus facilitating a tiered revenue structure.Following the Seed funding round completed in February 2021, Zencastr plans to advance its video podcasting offering into open beta. The recent funding will support the development of new products and features, enhancing their service portfolio. The company aims to expand its reach into international markets, with specific strategies to target regions in Europe and Asia by the end of 2022. Josh Nielsen will continue to lead the company as CEO.

## Funding rounds

- Seed, Feb 16, 2021, $4.6M — Kickstart, Forward Venture Capital

## Investors

- Kickstart (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/kickstart) — Seed
- Forward Venture Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/forward-venture-capital) — Seed