Pocket FM
Delhi, India · Commerce and Shopping, Consumer Electronics, Entertainment Providers
Founded in 2018, Pocket FM was built with a vision to redefine the entertainment space by pioneering the audio-series category. We pride ourselves in embedding the storytelling elements with a layer of content personalisation in the longer format that resulted in the emergence of “binge listening” as a consumption habit. Today, we have emerged as the preferred digital audio destination for a refin
Key facts
- Headquarters
- Delhi, India
- Employees
- 890
- Industries
- Commerce and Shopping, Consumer Electronics, Entertainment Providers
- Status
- Private
- Website
- https://www.pocketfm.com
- Company page
Recent activity at Pocket FM
- : Pocket FM Appoints Abhilash Padival as Chief Financial Officer
- : Pocket FM raises $103 million in Series D funding, aiming to expand its AI-led tools and creator ecosystem. The audio platform targets ₹1,000 crore in payouts by 2026.
- : Pocket FM raised $103M in a Series D funding led by Lightspeed Ventures for global expansion
- : Pocket FM Elevates Lalit Gangwar to VP and Country Head - US
- : Pocket FM appoints Suyog Gothi as VP and India Country Head
- : News: Pocket FM appoints PhonePe’s Subeer Bakshi as Head of People and Culture
- : Pocket FM elevates Anurag Sharma to Chief Financial Officer
- : Pocket Fm Secures $16 Million In Debt Funding From Silicon Valley Bank
- : Audio Streaming Platform Pocket Fm Raises $65 Million In Fresh Funding
- : Pocket Fm Raises $22.4 Million In Series B Funding Led By Lightspeed
Pocket FM funding history
| Date | Round | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Series D | $103.0M |
| Mar 2024 | Series D | $103.0M |
| May 2023 | Debt Financing | $16.0M |
| Mar 2022 | Funding Round | $65.0M |
| Dec 2021 | Series B | $22.4M |
Leadership
- Rohan Nayak, Co-Founder & CEO
- Prateek Dixit, Co-Founder
- Lalit Gangwar, Chief Operating Officer
- Abhilash Padival, Chief Financial Officer
- Lalit Gangwar, Vice President
- Suyog Gothi, Vice President
- Subeer Bakshi, Head of People And Culture
- Anurag Sharma, Chief Financial Officer
- Armaan Azaad, Vice President of Marketing
- Rohan Nayak, Founder
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Pocket FM in the news
- Pocket FM Strengthens Global Brand Presence Through Partnership with Alpine APL Pipers for Global Chess League 2026 - PR Newswire (Aug 12, 2026)
- India’s Pocket FM doubles revenue run rate to $500M as AI powers 93% of audio content - TechCrunch (Sep 10, 2026)
- PocketFM Unveils New AI Tool For Converting Text To Audio Shows - Inc42 (Jun 20, 2024)
- Pocket FM gives its writers an AI tool to transform narratives, write cliffhangers, and more - TechCrunch (Aug 13, 2025)
- Pocket Entertainment Surpasses $500M ARR as AI Reshapes How Entertainment Is Created and Scaled - PR Newswire (Sep 10, 2026)
- Pocket FM partners with ElevenLabs to convert scripts into audio content quickly - TechCrunch (Jun 20, 2024)
- Pocket FM surpassed US$25 million ARR; Eyes US$100 million ARR club in its 5th year - PR Newswire (Nov 08, 2022)
- Audio platform Pocket FM bags $103M in funding as it eyes global expansion - TechCrunch (Mar 20, 2024)
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About Pocket FM: questions and answers
What does Pocket FM do?
Founded in 2018, Pocket FM was built with a vision to redefine the entertainment space by pioneering the audio-series category. We pride ourselves in embedding the storytelling elements with a layer of content personalisation in the longer format that resulted in the emergence of “binge listening” as a consumption habit. Today, we have emerged as the preferred digital audio destination for a refin
Where is Pocket FM headquartered?
Pocket FM is headquartered in Delhi, India.
How many employees does Pocket FM have?
Pocket FM has about 890 employees.
Has Pocket FM raised funding?
Yes. Fundz has recorded 5 funding events for Pocket FM. The most recent, Series D of $103.0M, was in Feb 2026.
Who leads Pocket FM?
Rohan Nayak is a Co-Founder & CEO at Pocket FM.
What is the latest news on Pocket FM?
On May 28, 2026, Pocket FM Appoints Abhilash Padival as Chief Financial Officer
Source: Fundz records from SEC filings, press releases and company announcements. How Fundz measures data accuracy