Castbox

Best free podcast app for Apple iOS and Android | Let words move you

Hong Kong, Hong Kong · Founded 2016 · $45.0M raised

Headquarters
Hong Kong
Employees
51–200
Founded
2016
Business Model
B2C
Website
castbox.fm
Total Funding
$45.0M
Last Round
$15.0M Series CApr 2021
Rounds
4

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About

Castbox is the leading global spoken audio platform pioneering in-audio search to deliver contextual recommendations for listeners of podcasts, on-demand radio, and audiobooks. Since its launch in 2016, Castbox has gained over 15 million users worldwide and grown its audio library to 50 million episodes. Its mission is to create the most cutting-edge internet technology that enables anyone to easily find, access and enjoy the world's best spoken audio anywhere, anytime.

Summary

Castbox is an Audio company based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, founded in 2016. It has raised $45.0M in total across 4 rounds, most recently a $15.0M Series C round in Apr 2021. Investors include SIG China, Qiming VP and IDG Capital.

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Funding History

Series CSeries CApr 2021
$15.0M

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