# SpokenLayer: Information technology & services, New York, United States

> SpokenLayer: SpokenLayer is a creative studio and B2B technology platform based in New York City, specializing in short-form audio content.

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

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# SpokenLayer

SpokenLayer is a creative studio and B2B technology platform based in New York City, specializing in short-form audio content.

Funding reported Last round: Series A

Information technology & services New York, United States

Company summary

- **Founded:** 2012 14 years old
- **Team:** 41 11 to 50 people
- **Funding reported:** $6.8M in dollars
- **Last round:** Series A Mar 2019

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 SpokenLayer 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 SpokenLayer

SpokenLayer is a creative studio and B2B technology platform based in New York City, specializing in short-form audio content.

Founded in 2012 by Will Mayo, the company transforms written articles into human-narrated "Spoken Editions," allowing audiences to engage with content through smart speakers, streaming platforms, and podcasts. SpokenLayer produces high-quality audio content that aligns with the client's brand, typically ranging from 3 to 7 minutes in length. The company offers a comprehensive ecosystem for voice content, including audio production, distribution across various platforms, and monetization through targeted advertising. SpokenLayer serves a B2B market, partnering with publishers, media companies, and brands to enhance audience engagement. Notable clients include major media entities like Condé Nast, Hearst, and The Economist. With a mission to inform and inspire listeners, SpokenLayer produces over 1,000 audio pieces weekly, making it a leader in the short-form audio industry.

## What company datasets say SpokenLayer raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all **$6.8M** in dollars

Rounds **6**

Last round **Series A**

Last round size **$4.8M**

Last round date **Mar 2019**

Investors listed **11**

## On a portfolio page

Investors who name them

- [Blue Collective](https://millionrounds.com/fund/blue-collective)

Each firm lists SpokenLayer 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

consumers content syndication information technology & services information technology spoken word digital media publishing advertising technology audio analytics voice talent media internet consumer internet mobile

Built with from their website

Google App Engine PWA Google Cloud Postmark Google Cloud Run MailChimp Google Workspace Viewport Meta Google Cloud Hosting Google Meet

+8 more

Google Font API Salesforce Google Sites Mobile Friendly Create React App Google Frontend Google Cloud Trace Amazon Route 53

- **Sector:** Information technology & services
- **Industry code:** NAICS 512240, 541810
- **Region:** New York
- **Revenue:** $26M a year, as listed
- **Full record:** [Every detail in the company directory](https://millionrounds.com/directory/spokenlayer)

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