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Qcode is a technology company.
QCode is an audio production studio and podcast network based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in scripted, narrative podcasts. The company develops original stories designed for immersive audio experiences, leveraging advanced production techniques such as Dolby Atmos and binaural recordings to create rich, three-dimensional soundscapes. Its portfolio spans various genres, delivering high-quality audio dramas.
The company was founded in 2018 by Rob Herting, a former agent at the Creative Artists Agency. Herting established QCode through a partnership with the production company Automatik and the management firm Grandview. His founding insight was to create original stories specifically for the podcasting medium, distinct from film or television, while drawing upon talent and storytelling expertise from the entertainment industry.
QCode’s productions cater to a broad audience of narrative podcast listeners who seek premium audio content. The company envisions elevating the podcasting landscape by pushing creative boundaries in audio storytelling, with an eye toward potentially adapting its successful audio narratives into other media formats, thereby expanding the reach and impact of its original intellectual property.
Qcode has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Qcode has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
QCODE Media is a Los Angeles-based premium content studio and podcast network specializing in scripted audio storytelling, immersive podcasts, and multi-platform entertainment franchises spanning podcasts, music, film, and TV.[3][4] Founded at the intersection of Hollywood creativity and Silicon Valley technology, it produces high-caliber originals featuring A-list talent like Matthew McConaughey and Kerry Washington, with over 100 million monthly downloads and plays across platforms like Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.[3][4] As a top 5 podcast network, QCODE has released over 30 scripted series, many topping Apple Podcast charts, and expanded into visual content via Daylight Media in a growth round backed by Eldridge Industries.[3]
It serves creators, storytellers, and global audiences seeking cinematic, immersive experiences, solving the challenge of blending premium narrative depth with scalable, tech-driven distribution in the evolving audio-visual entertainment space.[4] Growth momentum includes chart-topping releases, 40+ industry awards (e.g., Webby, Ambie), two TV adaptations, and a 2026 slate of originals, positioning it as a leader in fiction podcasting.[3][4]
QCODE Media was launched in 2019 by Rob Herting, a former Creative Artists Agency (CAA) agent, in Los Angeles where Hollywood storytelling meets Silicon Valley innovation.[3][4] Herting's background in talent representation provided early access to top actors and creators, enabling rapid production of star-studded scripted podcasts.[3] The idea emerged from recognizing podcasts' potential for cinematic audio experiences, filling a gap for high-production fiction amid rising on-demand audio consumption.[4]
Pivotal early traction came from over 30 releases that dominated Apple Podcasts' fiction charts (multiple No. 1s and top 10 overall), critical acclaim, and awards, building a fast-growing ad sales network.[3][4] By 2025, it quietly scaled to 100 million+ monthly downloads, culminating in the Daylight Media expansion for creator support and video infrastructure.[3]
(Note: Other "Qcode" entities like qcode.team (2019 London software dev firm) and qCode IT (2015 app developer) are unrelated software service providers, not media-focused.[1][2][5])
QCODE rides the explosive growth of on-demand audio and video podcasting, fueled by AI-enhanced production, streaming ubiquity, and creator economies, where scripted fiction has surged amid short-form content fatigue.[3][4] Timing is ideal post-2020 podcast boom, with 100M+ monthly metrics and Eldridge backing amplifying scale as platforms like Spotify and YouTube prioritize premium immersive content.[3]
Market forces favoring QCODE include ad revenue shifts to high-engagement audio (its top-5 network status), cross-media synergies (podcasts-to-TV), and tech innovations in spatial audio/AI personalization.[3][4] It influences the ecosystem by elevating podcasts as a "full resolution" entertainment pillar, nurturing talent franchises, and enabling creators via Daylight—shaping a future where audio storytelling rivals visual media in cultural impact.[3][4]
QCODE is poised for dominance in hybrid audio-visual entertainment, with its 2026 originals slate, Daylight expansion, and Eldridge-fueled infrastructure targeting even broader franchises across emerging formats like interactive social audio and AI-driven personalization.[3] Trends like multimodal content (audio+video+AR), global streaming wars, and creator monetization will propel it, potentially spawning more Hollywood adaptations and network acquisitions.
As the premier scripted audio innovator blending Tinseltown craft with tech scalability, QCODE exemplifies how storytelling studios thrive by "merging creative ambition with cutting-edge craft," redefining entertainment for a multi-platform world.[4]
Qcode has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Series A in October 2020.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 | $6M Series A | Nora Hickey | Cventures | Announced |
Qcode has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Qcode's investors include Nora Hickey, CVentures.