# Headgum: Information technology & services, Los Angeles, United States

> Headgum: Headgum is a well-known American comedy podcast network founded in August 2015 by Marty Michael, Amir Blumenfeld, and Jake Hurwitz.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/startup/headgum (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

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# Headgum

Headgum is a well-known American comedy podcast network founded in August 2015 by Marty Michael, Amir Blumenfeld, and Jake Hurwitz.

Funding reported Last round: Seed

Information technology & services Los Angeles, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2015 11 years old
- **Team:** 32 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $14M in dollars
- **Last round:** Seed Dec 2021

How sure we are

- ✓ **Listed** We know it exists and what it does
- 2 **Funding reported** A company dataset reports a raise
- 3 **Observed** A filing or a dated announcement confirms a round

No round for Headgum has been confirmed by a filing or an announcement yet, so nothing here counts toward an investor's record. [How we decide](https://millionrounds.com/methodology)

## About Headgum

Headgum is a well-known American comedy podcast network founded in August 2015 by Marty Michael, Amir Blumenfeld, and Jake Hurwitz.

Based in Los Angeles, California, with additional studios in Brooklyn, New York, Headgum has grown to host over 50 shows, including original productions through its Headgum Studios division. The network is recognized for its indie comedy vibe while providing high-quality production and promotion of podcast content. The company offers a range of services for podcasters and advertisers. It produces and curates podcast content, provides distribution and marketing support, and operates Gumball, a marketplace for host-read podcast advertisements. Headgum also engages audiences through live events and manages an active YouTube channel to extend the reach of its podcasts. With a focus on connecting podcasters with businesses, Headgum helps creators monetize their content while offering advertisers access to a curated network of engaged listeners.

## What company datasets say Headgum raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$14M** in dollars

Rounds **3**

Last round **Seed**

Last round size **$10M**

Last round date **Dec 2021**

Investors listed **3**

SEC Form D **$26M sold, 3 filings, last Jul 2023**

## Founders and team

From the SEC filings it signed: 2 on the team.

- **Amir Cohen** Executive Officer i
- **Martin Michael** Executive Officer, Director i

On the board, as filed i *Andy Weissman* *Jacob Hurwitz* *Joshua Abramson*

## On 4 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

- [The JHA Capital](https://millionrounds.com/fund/the-jha-capital)
- [GTRKST](https://millionrounds.com/fund/gtrkst)
- [Alphabet Angels](https://millionrounds.com/fund/alphabet-angels)
- [Creator Partners](https://millionrounds.com/fund/creator-partners)

Each firm lists Headgum on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

## The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

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- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 51621, 541810
- **Region:** California
- **Revenue:** $1.3M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/headgum)

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