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About SoundCloud
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$568.7M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2007
Overview
SoundCloud is a digital music streaming platform that allows users to listen to a vast library of over 265 million music tracks for free. It caters to a wide audience, including individual listeners, artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators. Users can access music through a free tier that includes ads, or they can opt for premium subscriptions like SoundCloud Go and SoundCloud Go+, which provide ad-free listening, offline access, and higher audio quality. SoundCloud also features a monetization program called SoundCloud Premier, enabling artists to earn money from their tracks through ad revenue and fan support. This combination of free and paid services, along with a strong focus on supporting content creators, sets SoundCloud apart from its competitors. The company's goal is to enrich the music experience for both listeners and creators while maintaining a large and diverse music library.
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Integration with TikTok enhances user engagement and music discovery on the platform.
- Partnership with Ticketmaster boosts concert promotions, increasing artist retention and loyalty.
- AI-powered tools simplify music creation, attracting a broader range of artists.
What critics are saying
- Short-form video platforms like TikTok may divert attention from traditional streaming services.
- Increasing use of AI in music creation poses legal and ethical challenges.
- SoundCloud's reliance on advertising revenue is threatened by ad-blockers and changing consumer attitudes.
What makes SoundCloud unique
- SoundCloud offers a unique social sound platform connecting creators and fans globally.
- It provides a vast library of over 265 million music tracks.
- SoundCloud's monetization program, SoundCloud Premier, supports artists with ad revenue and fan support.
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Funding
Total Funding
$568.7M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
8 Rounds
Kleiner PerkinsBenefits
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources
Robust 401k program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Generous professional development allowance
Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!
Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually
16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children
Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -27%1 year growth
↓ -4%2 year growth
↓ -5%The Wu-Tang Clan and founding DJ/producer Mathematics have joined forces with SoundCloud to launch the "Warriors Two, Cooley High" Open Verse - a global hip-hop initiative spotlighting lyrical skill, raw storytelling, and rising talent from around the world.
SoundCloud rolls out TikTok's Add to Music App integration which gives music fans the ability to save the songs they discover on TikTok to their preferred music streaming service.
SoundCloud has recently unveiled six new AI-powered tools aimed at democratizing music creation for artists at all levels.
This strategic collaboration combines Azerion's robust technology with SoundCloud's massive user base to unlock unparalleled growth opportunities, amplify audience engagement, and deliver significant revenue potential.
Music promo platform Groover adds charts and SoundCloud integration.
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About SoundCloud
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
Series G
Total Funding
$568.7M
Headquarters
Berlin, Germany
Founded
2007
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