Epidemic Sound

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Stockholm, Sweden · Founded 2009 · $475.0M raised

Headquarters
Stockholm
Employees
501–1000
Founded
2009
Business Model
B2B
Total Funding
$475.0M
Last Round
$450.0M Growth EquityMar 2021
Rounds
5

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About

Epidemic Sound is the world's leading soundtracking platform, offering a catalog of 250,000+ royalty-free music tracks and sound effects for global brands and content creators. Its direct licensing model covers all rights globally, and its AI-powered tools help creators find, customize, and sync music to their content. The company partners with artists on a 50/50 revenue model, reaching 3 billion daily views across YouTube and TikTok.

Summary

Epidemic Sound is a Media company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009. It has raised $475.0M in total across 5 rounds, most recently a $450.0M Growth Equity round in Mar 2021. Investors include Blackstone, EQT AB and Creandum.

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Funding History

Growth EquityGrowth RoundMar 2021
$450.0M

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Funding: Seed through Growth Equity. Amounts, valuations, and investors where available.

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