Acast (Internet) — Funding, Investors & Signals 2026

Acast

For brilliant podcasters. For smart advertisers. For The Stories.

Founded 2014 Sweden

Sweden 443 employees Venture round Total: $181.72M Internet, Music +1

Acast, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Sweden, has established itself as a leading player in the podcasting industry. With a mission to connect podcast creators, advertisers, and listeners, Acast operates a marketplace that encompasses 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers, and boasts a massive 400 million monthly listens. Notably, Acast's unique technology enables monetization across various podcasting apps and listening platforms, ensuring that creators and advertisers can capitalize on their content and reach. In June 2020, the company secured a substantial €25.00M in a Venture Round investment, with contributions from prominent investors including Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures, Swedbank Robur, MOOR, and Första AP-fonden. This injection of capital speaks volumes about the industry's confidence in Acast's business model and the potential for further growth. Listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST), the company continues to expand its global presence and reinforce its position as a crucial player in the podcasting ecosystem. Acast's slogan "For brilliant podcasters. For smart advertisers. For The Stories." succinctly captures its dedication to fostering an environment wherein all stakeholders can thrive.

Funding Stage	Amount	Investors	Lead Investors	Date
Venture Round	€25.00M	5	Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +3	15 Jun 2020
Debt Financing	€25.00M	1	European Investment Bank	27 Aug 2019
Series C	$35.00M	3	Första AP-fonden, Swedbank Robur’s Ny Teknik +1	05 Dec 2018
Series B	$19.50M	3	Microcap, CNI +1	20 Sep 2017
Grant	€2.22M	1	EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs	01 Jul 2017
Venture Round	kr30.00M	3	Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +1	02 May 2017
Venture Round	kr40.00M	4	Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +2	10 Dec 2015
Series A	$5.00M	2	Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures	18 May 2015
Seed Round	Undisclosed	1	MOOR	10 Feb 2014

Funding Stage

Amount

Investors

Lead Investors

Date

Venture Round

€25.00M

Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +3

15 Jun 2020

Debt Financing

€25.00M

European Investment Bank

27 Aug 2019

Series C

$35.00M

Första AP-fonden, Swedbank Robur’s Ny Teknik +1

05 Dec 2018

Series B

$19.50M

Microcap, CNI +1

20 Sep 2017

Grant

€2.22M

EASME - EU Executive Agency for SMEs

01 Jul 2017

Venture Round

kr30.00M

Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +1

02 May 2017

Venture Round

kr40.00M

Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures +2

10 Dec 2015

Series A

$5.00M

Alfvén & Didrikson, Bonnier Ventures

18 May 2015

Seed Round

Undisclosed

MOOR

10 Feb 2014

FAQ About Acast

For brilliant podcasters. For smart advertisers. For The Stories.

Acast was founded in 2014.

Acast is headquartered in Sweden.

Acast operates in Internet, Music and Social Media. Its work centres on Podcasting, Podcast Marketplace, AdTech and Content Monetization.

Acast has approximately 443 employees.

Acast has completed 9 funding rounds, raising a total of $181.72M. The latest funding stage is Venture round.

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