stand.fm

Stand.fm develops an audio social networking application that enables users to easily record and distribute audio content using only a smartphone. The platform facilitates both live streaming and recorded broadcasts, including features for multi-person collaborative audio sessions. Its core technical approach prioritizes simplicity and accessibility, allowing a wide range of individuals to engage in voice-based communication and content creation.

The company was founded by Ayataro Nakagawa and Shingo Kawai, with the initial iOS app launch on November 20, 2018. Nakagawa, previously the representative director of Peroli, established stand.fm with the insight that simplifying the audio content creation process would expand the market by empowering more creators. 株式会社stand.fm was later spun off from Nakagawa’s company newn on April 1, 2020, with Kawai serving as the initial representative director, and Nakagawa joining as a co-representative.

Stand.fm serves a user base primarily consisting of late teens through individuals in their twenties and thirties, fostering a community where anyone can readily express themselves through voice. The platform’s vision is to create an environment where diverse audio content thrives, allowing users to find their own space and connection through spoken word, ensuring ease of participation for all personalities.