Podeo, the world’s largest podcast distribution platform, has announced the successful closure of a $5.4 million Series A funding round aimed at addressing the growing challenge of podcast discoverability.
The funding was led by Oraseya Capital, the venture capital arm of the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority, with additional backing from Ibtikar Fund, Cedar Mundi Ventures, Samarium, iSME, and returning investor Razor Capital.
Founded in 2020 by Stefano Fallaha, Anthony Essaye, and Mario Hayek, Podeo has rapidly evolved from a podcast app with exclusive content into a comprehensive platform that supports podcasters in content creation, distribution, and monetization. The platform’s unique approach focuses on distribution-first, extending beyond traditional streaming services to integrate with radio stations, airlines, ride-hailing services, gaming, and chat apps.
With a community of over 100,000 creators and a global audience exceeding 50 million listeners, Podeo is providing unprecedented exposure for independent voices. As the podcast industry booms—with over 500 million listeners globally and projections of the market expanding from $27 billion in 2023 to $234 billion by 2030—discoverability remains the key challenge. Podeo’s innovative model aims to break down these barriers, enabling podcasters to reach wider audiences.
The funding will allow Podeo to further enhance its platform, providing podcasters with the tools they need to navigate this rapidly growing industry and capitalize on the rising global ad spend, expected to hit $4.02 billion in 2024.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
