Acast

Acast is a podcast hosting and monetization platform that serves creators, networks, and publishers worldwide. The company hosts over 88,000 podcasts that generate 430 million monthly listens and 1 billion quarterly listens across major podcast platforms. Founded in Stockholm in 2014, Acast operates globally with offices in 16 countries and employs over 400 people.

The platform provides free podcast hosting with one-click distribution to all major podcast directories including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Acast offers creators tools for episode scheduling, dynamic intro and outro insertion, multi-show management, and detailed audience analytics with IAB-verified listener statistics. The company also provides advanced monetization features through its marketplace, connecting podcasters with advertisers through dynamic ad insertion, sponsorship management, and subscription services.

Acast serves both individual podcasters and established creators through its Creator Network, which offers dedicated marketing and growth support. The platform has paid out over $470 million to podcasters and works with notable shows and publishers including The Adam Buxton Podcast, My Dad Wrote a Porno, The Times, The Guardian, and VICE.