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Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners. Its marketplace spans 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers and 400 million monthly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or other listening platform. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST). For brilliant podcasters. For smart advertisers. For The Stories.

Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 5,400 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

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Since 2014, Acast has been creating the world’s most valuable podcast marketplace, building the technology which connects podcast creators, advertisers and listeners. Its marketplace spans 100,000 podcasts, 2,300 advertisers and 400 million monthly listens. Crucially, those listens are monetized wherever they happen - across any podcasting app or other listening platform. The company operates worldwide and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. Acast is listed on the Nasdaq First North Premier Growth Market (ACAST.ST). For brilliant podcasters. For smart advertisers. For The Stories.

FasterCapital is a global venture builder and online incubator dedicated to co-funding and co-founding innovative startups. Established in 2014, we are now #1 venture builder in terms of number of startups that we have helped, money invested and money raised. We have supported over 1129 startups in raising more than $2.5 billion, while directly investing over $696 million in 288 companies. Our comprehensive support system includes a worldwide network of mentors, investors, and strategic partners, allowing us to transform ideas into scalable, market-ready businesses. 🚀 What We Do We co-build and fund startups through our key programs: Raise Capital: Connect founders with global investors and support fundraising, valuations, and negotiations. Tech Cofounder: Build MVPs and full-scale products, turning ideas into market-ready solutions. Grow Your Startup: Drive marketing, sales, and business expansion for sustainable growth. Franchise Program: Help businesses scale by replicating successful models into new markets. Real Estate Program: Enable innovation and investment in prop-tech and real estate ventures. IP Program: Protect, manage, and monetize intellectual property for startups and entrepreneurs. UAE Company Creation: Guide founders to start and establish businesses in the UAE with full legal and operational support. FasterCapital’s online presence is massive — with 40 million visits monthly, and a domain authority of 80. 📚 LearnHub — Our Knowledge Powerhouse FasterCapital proudly presents LearnHub, our comprehensive learning platform covering capital raising, investment, business, and entrepreneurship. LearnHub houses: 5+ million articles 7 million topics 1 million keywords 1.5 million Q&A entries 100 million images & infographics LearnHub is regularly cited across leading business media — featured on outlets like Wikipedia, Investopedia, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur, Fortune, Time, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Forbes, Inc., and many more.