HeadGum
Los Angeles, US · Founded 2015 · Delaware corporation · 33 employees on LinkedIn · 5 known investors
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Headgum is a Los Angeles-based comedy podcast network that produces and distributes audio comedy shows. The company creates original podcast content for listeners of comedy and entertainment genres.
Founders & leadership
HeadGum was founded in 2015 by Amir Blumenfeld, Jake Hurwitz, and Marty Michael.
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Amir Blumenfeld
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Jake HurwitzCo-founder
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Marty MichaelinCEO / Co FounderMarty Michael is co-founder of HeadGum and Gumball, with a background in digital marketing and sales where he focuses on revenue and business growth.
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Amir CoheninChief Operating Officer2020–2025Amir Cohen brings 20 years of experience as a software engineer, founder, and technology executive, with expertise in product development, operations, and scaling early-stage companies.
Board
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Joshua AbramsonBoard director
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Investors · 5
Reported raises · per SEC filings
Form D private placements$12.5M disclosed across 1 round · 2021
▶$12.5MraisedJul 2023 · 27 investors · OtherRule 506(b)
▶$12.5MraisedJul 2023 · 27 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
- Jacob HurwitzDirector
- Joshua AbramsonDirector
- Martin MichaelExecutive Officer, Director
- Amir CohenExecutive Officer
- Andy WeissmanDirector
- Offering amount
- $15M
- Amount sold
- $12.5M
- First sale
- Nov 2021
- Incorporated
- Corporation, Delaware
- Federal exemptions
- 06b
Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.
Competitors · 5
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Audible289 shared keywordsAudible produces and distributes audio entertainment, including Audible Originals, audiobooks, and podcasts created with storytellers worldwide for its global base of listeners. The company operates in the audio media and entertainment category.
SoundCloud200 shared keywordsAudio distribution and music-sharing platform for artists and creators.
Goodreads164 shared keywordsGoodreads is a social platform for readers to track books, share reviews with friends, and get personalized book recommendations from a recommendation engine. It serves book readers looking to discover new titles and discuss reading.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HeadGum do?
- Headgum is a Los Angeles-based comedy podcast network that produces and distributes audio comedy shows. The company creates original podcast content for listeners of comedy and entertainment genres.
- Who founded HeadGum?
- HeadGum was founded by Amir Blumenfeld, Jake Hurwitz, Marty Michael in 2015.
- Who are HeadGum's investors?
- HeadGum's investors include alphabet angels, Good Friends, Union Square Ventures (USV), Vertical Venture Partners, Insight Partners.
- How much funding has HeadGum raised?
- HeadGum has disclosed $12.5M raised across 1 round.
- Where is HeadGum headquartered?
- HeadGum is headquartered in Los Angeles, US.