Rebel Audio Raises Series A at $50M Valuation

Rebel Audio, a Nashville, Tennessee-based AI-powered podcasting platform, has announced the closing of its Series A funding round. The round targets $10 million in funding at an approximately $50 million post-money valuation.

Investors

The Series A round is led by HardScope, a creator-focused media company. Rebel Audio's strategic investor network also includes Launch Tennessee, Rich Marder, Joe McCann, Julie Gauthier, Capital Midwest, Charlie Epstein, Ben Lurie, and Jonathan Schulman.

Rebel Audio Use of Funds

The company plans to use the new capital to accelerate its product roadmap, expand its AI infrastructure, fuel creator acquisition and marketing efforts, and support overall company growth.

About Rebel Audio

Founded by CEO Jared Gutstadt, Rebel Audio is an AI-powered podcasting platform that simplifies content creation by enabling creators to record, edit, publish, translate, distribute, and monetize podcasts using a single platform. Its AI-driven tools streamline production workflows, helping podcasters and content creators produce and scale their content with fewer resources and technical barriers.

Funding Details

Company Website: https://rebelaudio.ai

Company: Rebel Audio
Raised: $10M
Round: Series A
Funding Date: October 2026
Lead Investor: HardScope
Additional Investors: The State of Tennessee, Launch TN, Rich Marder, Joe McCann, Julie Gauthier, Capital Midwest, Charlie Epstein, Ben Lurie, Jonathan Schulman
Company Website: www.rebelaudio.ai
Software Category: Audio Technology
Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ai-podcasting-company-rebel-audio-funding-1236724673/