About SoundCloud
SoundCloud is an artist-first music streaming and sharing platform founded in 2007 in Berlin by Alexander Ljung and Eric Wahlforss. It empowers established and independent artists to upload, promote, and share audio while connecting them directly with fans. The platform hosts over 320–400 million tracks from more than 40 million artists worldwide.
Company details
Funding
Total raised
$438M
Last stage
Growth
Investors
Founders
Alexander Ljung
Swedish sound designer and entrepreneur. Co-founded SoundCloud in Berlin in 2007. Served as CEO until 2017, then transitioned to Chairman of the Board.
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Eric Quidenus-Wahlforss
Swedish electronic musician and technologist. Co-founded SoundCloud in Berlin in 2007, serving as CTO. Transitioned to an advisory role in 2019. Now founder of Dance.
LinkedInEric Wahlforss
Swedish electronic musician and computer scientist who co-founded SoundCloud in 2007, serving as CTO.
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