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Podz

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New York, US · Founded 2019 · Delaware corporation · 3 known investors

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Acquired by Spotify June 2021 · $49.4M (€45 million (~$49.4M), per SEC filing later reported by TechCrunch) · source ↗

Podz was a New York startup founded in 2020 by Doug Imbruce that used machine learning to auto-generate 60-second highlight clips from podcast episodes, presenting them in a scrollable discovery feed.

Founders & leadership

Podz was founded in 2019 by Doug Imbruce.

DIDoug Imbruce
Doug ImbruceFounderDoug Imbruce is co-founder and CEO of Podz, which was acquired by Spotify, and previously founded Qwiki, acquired by Yahoo. He began his career in film and television at Warner Bros. and Comedy Central, and has invested in early-stage companies including Uber, DoorDash, Strike, and Robinhood.

Investors · 3

M13listed by M13New York · $4M – $7M

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humbitionreportedMiami

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Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$2.3M disclosed across 1 round · 2020

▶$2.3MraisedJun 2021 · 14 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Doug ImbruceExecutive Officer
Offering amount
$2.3M
Amount sold
$2.3M
First sale
Jan 2020
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2019
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Frequently asked questions

What does Podz do?
Podz was a New York startup founded in 2020 by Doug Imbruce that used machine learning to auto-generate 60-second highlight clips from podcast episodes, presenting them in a scrollable discovery feed.
Who founded Podz?
Podz was founded by Doug Imbruce in 2019.
Who are Podz's investors?
Podz's investors include Canaan Partners, M13, humbition.
How much funding has Podz raised?
Podz has disclosed $2.3M raised across 1 round.
Where is Podz headquartered?
Podz is headquartered in New York, US.