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Wondery

West Hollywood, US · Founded 2016 · Delaware LLC · 11 known investors

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Founders & leadership

Wondery was founded in 2016 by Hernan Lopez.

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Hernan LopezFounder & CEO2016–2021Hernan Lopez founded Wondery, which he developed into a major podcast company before it was acquired by Amazon in 2021; he previously served as COO and CEO of Fox International Channels, a $3 billion division of Fox, and now runs Owl & Co, a management consulting firm serving media and technology executives.
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Andrea LinkExecutive
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Jason NazarNamed on SEC filing
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Blake HydeNamed on SEC filing
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Brady HydeNamed on SEC filing
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Travis KruegarNamed on SEC filing

Board

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Jon GoldmanBoard director

Investors · 11

Also in the syndicate · 2

Fox Networks GroupWater Tower Ventures

Reported raises · per SEC filings

Form D private placements

$20.2M disclosed across 3 rounds · 2018–2023

▶$4.5MraisedJan 2023 · 30 investors · Residential
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Blake HydeDirector
  • Brady HydeDirector
  • Travis KruegarDirector
Offering amount
$4.5M
Amount sold
$4.5M
Minimum investment
$50K
First sale
Jan 2023
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, South Dakota, 2022
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$10.7MraisedJul 2019 · 7 investors · Other
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Hernan LopezExecutive Officer, Director
  • Jon GoldmanDirector
  • Jason NazarDirector
  • Daniel LeffDirector
Offering amount
$10.7M
Amount sold
$10.7M
First sale
Jun 2019
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.9MraisedApr 2018 · 16 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Jason NazarDirector
  • Hernan LopezExecutive Officer, Director, Promoter
  • Andrea LinkExecutive Officer
  • Jon GoldmanDirector
Offering amount
$4.9M
Amount sold
$4.9M
First sale
Mar 2018
Incorporated
Corporation, Delaware, 2016
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

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

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Frequently asked questions

Who founded Wondery?
Wondery was founded by Hernan Lopez in 2016.
Who are Wondery's investors?
Wondery's investors include Advancit Capital, BAM Ventures, Bullish, Greycroft, Lerer Hippeau, Powerhouse Capital, Waverley Capital, BDMI and 1 more.
How much funding has Wondery raised?
Wondery has disclosed $20.2M raised across 3 rounds.
Where is Wondery headquartered?
Wondery is headquartered in West Hollywood, US.