Pocket FM Secures $35 Million Series D to Scale AI-Generated Audio Content
Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM raises $35 million led by Lightspeed and Times Internet to expand its AI-generated audio stories and enter new international markets.
Key Facts
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Deal size | $35 M |
| Stage | Series D |
| Lead investor | Lightspeed |
| Sector | Pocket Fm |
| Coverage | Startup Funding |
Pocket FM, India's leading audio entertainment platform, has raised $35 million in its Series D funding round led by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Times Internet. The funds will be used to scale AI-generated audio content and expand internationally.
About Pocket FM
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Series D Round:
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The audio entertainment market in India is projected to reach $1.2 billion by 2028.
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