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Castbox
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 18, 2026
Castbox

Castbox

Series C

Castbox: A Hong Kong-based company hosting and producing unique podcasts.

HQ
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2016
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Castbox, founded in 2016 by Renee Wang in Beijing, China, is a podcast company now headquartered in San Francisco with additional offices in Hong Kong. The company's core mission is to provide a comprehensive platform for podcast distribution and production, making audio content accessible to a global audience. Castbox offers a free app that hosts and distributes a wide range of podcasts, including popular shows like "The Joe Rogan Experience" and "Serial," catering to diverse interests such as true crime, news, and culture.

Notable figures associated with Castbox include its founder Renee Wang, who has been instrumental in its growth and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including amassing over 259 million volumes of audio content and hosting one million podcasts by 2019. Castbox's impact on the podcasting industry is marked by its user-friendly platform and extensive content library, making it a go-to destination for podcast enthusiasts worldwide.

Castbox - Quick Facts

When was Castbox founded?

Castbox was founded in 2016.

Where is Castbox's headquarters located?

Castbox's headquarters is located in San Francisco, CA, US.

When was Castbox's last funding round?

Castbox's most recent funding round was for $15M (USD) in April 2021.

How much has Castbox raised to-date?

As of Apr 27, 2021, Castbox has raised a total of $44.6M (USD).

How many employees does Castbox have?

Castbox has 175 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.

Castbox - Classification

Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Platform
Revenue
  • Advertising
  • Recurring
  • Software
Customer
  • Consumers
Main Product
  • Podcast Hosting
  • Podcast Production
Tags
  • Mobile App
  • Podcast
NAICS
  • 513200Software Publishers
  • 510000Information
  • 513000Publishing Industries
  • 513210Software Publishers
SIC
  • 7300Business Services
  • 7370Computer Programming, Data Processing, And Other Computer Related
  • 7372Prepackaged Software
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SIC
  • 7310Advertising
  • 7313Radio, Television, And Publishers' Advertising Representatives