Noice has raised $21.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Noice's investors include BlackWood Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Founder Collective, Giant Ventures, Biz Stone, Jeremy Cai, Tom Blomfield.
Noice is an Indonesian audio content platform specializing in non-music audio experiences, including podcasts, radio, audiobooks, live audio, and drama series from local writers.[1][2] It serves over 2 million users primarily in Indonesia with vernacular content, solving the problem of accessible, localized audio entertainment and information amid growing demand for podcasts and spoken-word formats; users spend about 80 minutes daily on the app, accessing over 40,000 pieces of content.[1] The company recently raised $22 million in Series A funding in 2022, led by Northstar Group with participation from Alpha JWC, Go-Ventures, and Kinesys, fueling content acquisition, tech development, and creator tools like Noicemaker Studio.[1] This positions Noice for aggressive scaling in Southeast Asia's burgeoning audio market.[1]
Noice emerged as a response to the gap in Indonesia's audio streaming landscape, which was dominated by music-focused platforms, by prioritizing podcasts, radio, audiobooks, and live audio tailored to local audiences.[1] Founded prior to its 2022 Series A (exact year not specified in available data), the startup quickly gained traction with 2 million users and partnerships with influencers and Indonesian writers for original drama series and podcasts.[1] A pivotal moment came with the launch of Noicemaker Studio, an audio creation platform enabling creators to publish directly, alongside the $22M funding round that validated its model and supported adaptation of local stories into audio formats.[1]
Noice rides the global surge in podcasting and spoken-audio consumption, particularly in emerging markets like Indonesia where mobile-first audiences seek affordable, data-light alternatives to video.[1] Timing aligns with post-pandemic audio growth and Southeast Asia's creator economy boom, amplified by investor interest from firms like Northstar eyeing regional scale.[1] Market forces favoring Noice include rising smartphone penetration, influencer-driven content, and demand for non-English vernacular audio, positioning it to influence Indonesia's startup ecosystem by nurturing local creators and diversifying beyond music streaming.[1][2]
Noice is primed to dominate Indonesia's non-music audio space through creator tools and content localization, with Series A funds accelerating tech upgrades and partnerships.[1] Upcoming trends like AI-enhanced audio production and live interactive formats will shape its path, potentially expanding to neighboring markets amid Southeast Asia's audio market growth. Its influence may evolve from a niche player to a regional ecosystem builder, humanizing tech by amplifying Indonesian voices in a music-saturated world.
Noice has raised $21.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $21.0M Series A in November 2023.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2023 | $21.0M Series A | BlackWood Ventures, Firstminute Capital, Founder Collective, Giant Ventures, Biz Stone, Jeremy Cai, Tom Blomfield |
