A New Chapter for Podfund

TechNexus assumed management of Podfund, a venture fund focused on the podcasting and audio ecosystem. From Gutenberg's printing press to Marconi's radio to the rise of podcasting, the investment thesis follows the long arc of technology redefining how humans communicate and share ideas.

Podfund now managed by investment firm TechNexus “Every day sees humanity more victorious in the struggle with space and time.” — Guglielmo Marconi, inventor of the radio Throughout history, the long march of technology has continuously redefined how humans communicate, entertain themselves, and share ideas. From Gutenberg’s printing press, to Marconi’s radio, to film, TV, the internet, and mobile, technology has not only improved the way we disseminate information, but given us new and better ways to tell our stories. When technology meets content, it changes the way people experience the world. Some of the most exciting changes we’re seeing have been in audio, where technology and platforms have unlocked entirely new forms of storytelling and interaction. Eighteen months ago, audio pioneer Jake Shapiro along with Nicola Korzenko recognized the explosion in audio and podcasting and the need for an independent entity to support new kinds of content creators. Podfund was born as the first venture company dedicated to investing in creator-led media companies leveraging audio to drive audience, brand, and revenue. Since its beginning, the portfolio grew to nineteen ventures, including many of the most recognizable audio-first studios. Today, we are announcing TechNexus Venture Collaborative— a venture investment firm — has become the new manager Podfund. We couldn’t be more excited to take the reins. When we first encountered Podfund (ourselves as investors) we saw an innovative vision and novel model to support the growing group of visionary studios and talented creators building the future of podcasting and media. It’s a vision we recognize because TechNexus’ business is designed to do the same thing. We’re entrepreneurs, investors, strategists and curious innovators looking to transform industries. TechNexus started with an understanding that emerging technologies are changing the economy, a recognition that ventures would be the prime movers of that change, and a c

By Andy Annacone at TechNexus Venture Collaborative