Who owns Spotify for Podcasters?
Spotify for Podcasters is owned by Spotify (Sweden, NYSE: SPOT), which has owned the brand since 26 March 2019.[1] Spotify for Podcasters was founded in 2015 in the United States and was independent until 2019.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Spotify Technology S.A. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (2015–2019)
- Owner HQ
- 🇸🇪 Sweden, Stockholm
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Founded
- 2015
- Category
- Internet & digital › Streaming & media › Streaming audio
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: SPOT
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Spotify for Podcasters
Anchor made podcast recording and distribution free and simple, which vastly increased the number of shows being published. Spotify acquired it in 2019 and folded it into a podcaster platform as part of a heavy investment in audio beyond music.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Spotify for Podcasters?
The parent company of Spotify for Podcasters is Spotify, a publicly listed company headquartered in Sweden.
Is Spotify for Podcasters American or Swedish?
Spotify for Podcasters originated in the United States in 2015, but it is owned today by Spotify, which is headquartered in Sweden. So Spotify for Podcasters is an American-origin brand under Swedish ownership.
Since when has Spotify owned Spotify for Podcasters?
Spotify has owned Spotify for Podcasters since 26 March 2019.
Who owned Spotify for Podcasters before Spotify?
Spotify for Podcasters was an independent company from its founding in 2015 until Spotify acquired it in 2019.
Is Spotify for Podcasters still owned by Spotify?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Spotify for Podcasters is still owned by Spotify. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Spotify Technology S.A. Annual Report on Form 20-F filed 2026-02-10 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 20-F, published 10 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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