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SoundCloud

SoundCloud

Private
BerlinMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://soundcloud.com

Last Round

Series F

Feb 11, 2020

Est. Valuation

$319.5M

Total Funding Raised

$543.63M

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

SoundCloud is a music and audio streaming company that provides a platform for users to create, share, and promote their sounds while enabling artists to distribute their work and connect with listeners.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Music Streaming, Creator Economy, Streaming Platforms, User-Generated Content

Business Model

B2B

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Revenue Share, Freemium, Payment Processing Fee

AI Layer

Application

Keywords

audio streamingmusic distributionindependent musicindie artist platformcreator economymusic marketplacefan-powered royaltiesdigital service providerDSPmusic discoveryUGCuser-generated contentartist monetizationmusic streaming servicemusic platform

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SoundCloud Comparables

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SoundCloud Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Series FFeb 11, 2020
Series FAug 11, 2017
DebtMar 23, 2017
Series EJun 14, 2016
DebtJan 11, 2016
Series D
Jan 24, 2014

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Eliah Seton

Chief Executive Officer, President

Executive Team

Dan Bettes

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Tom Sansone

Chief Operating Officer

Executive Team

SoundCloud Investors

Notable investors and investment history

SoundCloud investors
InvestorRounds
Kreos CapitalDebt
TemasekSeries F
Union Square VenturesSeries D, Series A, Series B
Tennenbaum Capital PartnersDebt
Eniac VenturesSeries C
Thrive CapitalSeries D
DH Private Equity PartnersSeries A

Market signals

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  • Jul 9, 2026

    Job posting reveals use of Greenhouse for recruiting operations.

  • Jul 9, 2026

    Job posting indicates use of Google BigQuery for analytics.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • launchesOct 9, 2026

    SoundCloud launches a remix competition for “Know My Name” on Oct 9th '26, with the song’s official instrumental stems available to download on SoundCloud.

  • is_developingAug 27, 2026

    On Aug 27th '26 in United States, SoundCloud tests a beta feature that lets selected artists sell downloadable tracks directly from their profiles, set prices and formats, and keep sales proceeds without platform commission; access is limited to around 200 US-based Artist Pro creators with Fan Support enabled, with broader availability planned for Fall '26.

  • is_developingAug 27, 2026

    On Aug 27th '26, SoundCloud is developing a direct music sales feature in beta that lets artists set prices and sell downloads without platform commission; the feature is available to 200 Artist Pro creators and opens to all eligible creators this fall.

  • hiresAug 26, 2026

    SoundCloud appoints Jennifer Caserta as Chief People Officer to oversee its People & Culture division in United States in Aug '26.

  • launchesAug 26, 2026

    On Aug 26th '26, SoundCloud launches a beta feature that lets artists sell music directly from their profiles without commission, initially making it available to 200 Artist Pro creators in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is SoundCloud a public or private company?

SoundCloud is a private company.

What is the current stock price of SoundCloud?

SoundCloud is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks SoundCloud's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is SoundCloud worth (valuation)?

SoundCloud's valuation is estimated at $319.5M based on funding round data.

Can I buy SoundCloud stock?

SoundCloud shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was SoundCloud's last funding round?

SoundCloud's most recent funding round was Series F on February 11, 2020.

Who are the main investors in SoundCloud?

Key investors in SoundCloud include Temasek, Union Square Ventures, DH Private Equity Partners, The Chernin Group, DH Private Equity Partners.

Will SoundCloud IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for SoundCloud.

How can I track SoundCloud secondary market activity?

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersBerlin
Employee Range877
Year Founded2007
Last FundingFeb 11, 2020

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