Sounder
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Sounder provides AI-powered audio analysis for podcasts, identifying topics at the marker level and pairing them with contextual targeting and brand-suitability scoring based on GARM and IAB standards. It serves advertisers and publishers with tools for ad monetization, brand safety verification, and promotional asset generation, integrating with podcast CMS and ad stacks.
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Also in the syndicate · 5
Funding
SEC filings, press & company announcements- Undisclosed amountSeries AMar 2022
Adventure Fund, Diverse Angels, iHeartMedia, Studio X, TechNexus, the Abrahamson Group, Xoogler.co Syndicate
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeries AFeb 2022
Adventure Fund (lead), Diverse Angels (lead), iHeartMedia (lead), TechNexus Venture Collaborative (lead), Xoogler.co Syndicate (lead)
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountFollow-on Seed RoundMar 2021
Ulu Ventures (lead), Newark Venture Partners, Xoogler.co
Source ↗ - Undisclosed amountSeed FundingMar 2020Source ↗
Source: company announcements and press reports — follow each round's link for the claim.
Frequently asked questions
- What does Sounder do?
- Sounder provides AI-powered audio analysis for podcasts, identifying topics at the marker level and pairing them with contextual targeting and brand-suitability scoring based on GARM and IAB standards. It serves advertisers and publishers with tools for ad monetization, brand safety verification, and promotional asset generation, integrating with podcast CMS and ad stacks.
- Who are Sounder's investors?
- Sounder's investors include Service Provider Capital, Sommet AB, Adventure Fund, iHeartMedia, Newark Venture Partners, TechNexus Venture Collaborative, Ulu Ventures.

