About Cadence13
Cadence13 is a Media & Entertainment company based in New York (United States) founded in 2015, and was acquired by Entercom Communications in August 2019. It operates as a podcasting network and services are offered to content creators. Cadence13 has raised $9.7 million across 1 funding round from investors including Entercom Communications. Its focus areas include Radio Tech, Internet Radio & Podcast, Streaming and Podcast. Its competitors include Wondery, CastBox, Fonos, Himalaya and PodcastOne and 3 more; 7 of its 8 listed competitors have raised funding.
Company details
Podcasting network for content creators. Also provides various services such as production support, sales marketing, and more to content creators. Produces premium on-demand podcasts on various topics such as sports, business, tech, politics, comedy, news, and more. Shows include Pod Save America, The Woj Pod, and Ear Biscuit. It is in partnership with Vox Media, Fox Sports, UFC, and more.
- Headquarters New York, United States
- Stage Acquired
- SectorsMedia & Entertainment
- Website cadence13.com
- Social LinkedIn X Facebook
- Acquired by Entercom Communications (Aug 2019)
- Total Equity Funding$9.7M (USD)
in 1 rounds
- Latest Funding Round$9.7M (USD), Series A
Aug 2017
- Investors
- Acquired byEntercom Communications
(Aug 2019)
Funding Insights of Cadence13
Cadence13 has successfully raised a total of $9.7M through 1 strategic funding round. The most recent funding activity was a Series A round of $9.7 million completed in August 2017. This substantial capital infusion reflects strong investor confidence in the company's business model, growth potential, and market opportunities. The funding enables strategic expansion, product development, market penetration, and operational scaling to drive long-term value creation and competitive advantage.
- Total Funding $9.7M
- Total Rounds 1
- Last Round Series A β $9.7M
- First Round $9.7M
(Aug 2017)
- Investors Count 1
All 1 funding rounds of Cadence13 with amounts and investors; the two latest post-money valuations are shown, the rest are part of the premium plan.
| Date | Amount | Transaction Name | Valuation | Lead Investors | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | $9.7M | Series A | β | β |
1 investors in total: 1 institutional.
Investors in Cadence13
Cadence13 has secured backing from 1 investor, including institutional investors. Prominent investors backing the company include Entercom Communications.
| Investor | Description | Founded Year | Domain | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pennsylvania-based radio broadcaster | 1968 | entercom.com | Pennsylvania Furnace, United States |
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People of Cadence13
16 people are tracked at Cadence13 (9 in leadership, 7 in team).
| Name | Role | Group |
|---|---|---|
Melissa Wester | Director Of Marketing And Partner Relations Podcasts | Leadership |
Scott H. | Senior Director Of Podcast Operations | Leadership |
Curt Courtenay | Creative Director | Leadership |
Karen Andrews | Head Of Business Affairs | Leadership |
Lauren Lograsso | VP Of Programming And Development | Leadership |
Daniel Kutrick | Vice President, Podcast Operations | Leadership |
Melissa M Providence | VP Of Operations | Leadership |
Steven Cohen | Executive Vice President | Leadership |
Bill Schultz | Evp/head Of Programming | Leadership |
Jordan Cohn | Creative Services Specialist Partnership Strategy | Team |
Meredith Rice | Graphic Designer | Team |
Jocelyn Emus | Graphic Designer | Team |
Jed Lipinski | Podcaster | Team |
Phil Svitek | Producer | Team |
Michael Molina | Compliance | Team |
Ben Reiter | Host/producer || THE EDGE | Team |
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Timeline of Cadence13
3 dated milestones of Cadence13 across 4 years, from founding to its latest funding, stage changes and deals.
- Founded Cadence13 is founded.
- Funding First funding round of $9.7M.
- Exit Acquired by Entercom Communications.
Competitors of Cadence13
Cadence13 has 8 listed competitors in our database, 7 of them funded. They include Wondery, CastBox, Fonos, Himalaya and PodcastOne, among others.
| Company Name | Domain | Founded | HQ Location | Total funding | Employees | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wondery.com | 2016 | West Hollywood, United States | $15.72M | – | Podcast streaming platform | |
| castbox.fm | 2015 | Chaoyang, China | $27.3M | – | Podcast and online radio streaming player | |
| fonos.vn | 2019 | Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam | $2.9M | – | Multi-genre audiobooks are delivered via an app-based platform. | |
| himalaya.com | 2015 | San Francisco, United States | $100M | 7 | Expert-recommended podcasts are discovered and streamed through an online network. | |
| podcastone.com | 2010 | Los Angeles, United States | – | – | Podcasts are discovered and downloaded through an online network. | |
| headfone.co.in | 2016 | Bengaluru, India | $13.8M | 328 | Provider of a vernacular-based podcast streaming platform | |
| meetcute.com | 2010 | New York, United States | $6.25M | – | Online podcast network | |
| paradisomedia.io | 2019 | Paris, France | $5.9M | – | Podcasts in diverse genres are produced and distributed online. |
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Top companies in Radio & Podcast
10 companies that operate in the same segment as Cadence13 (Radio & Podcast), ranked by their profile score on The Company Check.
| Company | Description | Founded | Location | Total funding | Revenue | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online platform for on-demand music and radio streaming | 2007 | Paris, Ile de France, France | USD 445.42 M | USD 627.4 M | 1,093 | |
Music streaming is offered on-demand to global users. | 2006 | Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden | USD 2.06 B | USD 19.4 B | 19,363 | |
An audio streaming platform for series and stories is operated. | 2018 | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India | USD 196.66 M | USD 30.62 M | 1,044 | |
Podcasts and audiobooks are provided through a creator-focused audio platform. | 2019 | Copenhagen, Denmark | USD 223.91 M | USD 21.59 M | 84 | |
Broadcast radio channels are aggregated and streamed through subscriptions. | 2002 | San Francisco, California, United States | USD 98.35 M | – | – | |
Podcast creation, management, and aggregation services are provided globally. | 2014 | Stockholm, Sweden | USD 84.64 M | USD 262.76 M | 364 | |
Audiobooks and stories in multiple Indian languages are provided. | 2018 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India | USD 122.32 M | USD 12.17 M | 310 | |
Personalized internet radio stations and playlists are streamed for users. | 2000 | Webster, New York, United States | USD 56.1 M | – | – | |
Podcast streaming platform | 2016 | West Hollywood, California, United States | USD 15.72 M | – | – | |
Satellite radio and streaming audio entertainment services are provided. | 1990 | New York, New York, United States | – | USD 8.56 B | 5,510 |
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