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As of 2026
Entertainment & Lifestyle
Revenue: $181.6M
A global music licensing platform providing royalty-free soundtracks, sound effects, and AI-powered tools for creators and businesses.
Overview
Epidemic Sound is a Swedish royalty-free music company that provides an extensive library of high-quality tracks and sound effects for content creators, businesses, and broadcasters. By owning the rights to its entire catalog, the platform offers a 'worry-free' direct license that eliminates the risk of copyright claims and demonetization, while providing advanced AI-driven tools to help users customize and adapt music to their projects.
Founded year: 2009
Founder: Peer Åström, David Stenmarck, Oscar Höglund, Hjalmar Winbladh, Jan Zachrisson
Team size: 700-800
Popularity: Market leader in royalty-free music for digital creators
HQ: Stockholm, Sweden
Status: Active
Funding status: Late Stage
Revenue source: Subscriptions
Customer type: B2C & B2B
Funding: $476M to $508.7M
Pricing: Subscription
Tech stack: Cloud-native infrastructure, AI/ML models, API, Plugins, Mobile App
Platform: Web • MacOS • Windows • iOS • Android
Integrations: Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Twitch, Frame.io
Founder story
Epidemic Sound was founded in 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden, by Peer Åström, David Stenmarck, Oscar Höglund, Hjalmar Winbladh, and Jan Zachrisson. The founders aimed to solve the fragmented and complex music licensing landscape for content creators by building a platform that provides high-quality, legally safe music while ensuring fair compensation for artists.
What it does
- Provides access to over 55,000 music tracks and 250,000 sound effects
- Offers AI-powered soundtracking tools like Adapt, Voiceovers, and Find Similar tracks
- Includes plugins for professional editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve
- Delivers comprehensive legal and financial protection against copyright claims via direct licensing
- Features custom music production and expert curation services for enterprise clients
Who it's for
- Content Creators (YouTubers, Streamers)
- Small Business Owners
- Creative Agencies & Freelancers
- Broadcast Networks & OTT Platforms
Why it works
- Direct ownership of all rights ensures legal safety and prevents copyright strikes
- Ethical remuneration model pays artists upfront and shares streaming royalties
- High-quality library curated for professional use across social, web, and broadcast
- AI-native platform allows for easy track adaptation, voiceover creation, and search efficiency
- Seamless integration into professional creative workflows via plugins and apps
Growth strategies
- Expanding enterprise- grade solutions for large-scale broadcasters and brands
- Continuous development of human- centric AI tools to improve creative productivity
- Growing the global network of artists and music production collaborations
- Expanding licensing options for emerging platforms like live streaming and mobile gaming
Alternatives
Comparison overview
- Epidemic Sound differentiates itself through its direct licensing model that provides superior legal protection compared to PRO-affiliated competitors
- While platforms like Artlist or Soundstripe often work with artists who collect performance royalties, Epidemic Sound owns its catalog, offering a truly 'worry-free' experience
- It also leads in AI-integrated workflows and professional plugins for video editors.