Rebel Audio
Nashville, TN-based AI podcasting platform with tools for creators to record, edit, publish, translate, distribute and monetize audio in one workflow.
- Industry
- creator tools, AI podcasting
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Website
- https://www.rebelaudio.ai
About
Rebel Audio is an AI-powered podcasting platform that lets creators record, edit, publish, translate, distribute and monetize audio content in one workflow. The Hollywood Reporter reports that it came out of stealth in March 2026 and was founded by Jared Gutstadt, who previously founded podcast production company Audio Up and is its CEO.
Funding history
| Round | Date | Amount | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series A 2026 | 2026-10-08 | $10M | HardScope |
Investors
- HardScope lead
- Launch TN participant
- Capital Midwest participant
- Rich Marder participant
- Joe McCann participant
- Julie Gauthier participant
- Charlie Epstein participant
- Ben Lurie participant
- Jonathan Schulman participant
Sources
Last verified:
- https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ai-podcasting-company-rebel-audio-funding-1236724673/
Type: reputable publication. Accessed 2026-10-09.
The Hollywood Reporter article dated 2026-10-08 (16:00 UTC). Reports the close of a Series A led by Matt Kalish's HardScope, says Rebel Audio is targeting a $10 million close at about $50 million post-money, that it came out of stealth in March 2026, and that Jared Gutstadt founded it. - https://podnews.net/press-release/rebel-audio-series-a
Type: company announcement. Accessed 2026-10-09.
Rebel Audio release on Podnews, datelined Nashville TN, 2026-10-09. Announces the close of its Series A led by HardScope and says the round targets a $10M close at approximately $50M post-money, with more funding to follow in a 90 day window. Lists the State of Tennessee, Launch TN, Rich Marder, Joe McCann, Julie Gauthier, Capital Midwest, Charlie Epstein, Ben Lurie and Jonathan Schulman as its strategic investor network. - https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/ai-podcasting-company-rebel-audio-raises-series-a-funding-at-50-million-valuation-exclusive/
Type: reputable publication. Accessed 2026-10-09.
The SaaS News article, updated 2026-10-08. Says the Series A led by HardScope targets $10 million at an approximately $50 million post-money valuation, and lists Launch Tennessee, Rich Marder, Joe McCann, Julie Gauthier, Capital Midwest, Charlie Epstein, Ben Lurie and Jonathan Schulman. - https://www.finsmes.com/2026/10/rebel-audio-raises-10m-in-series-a-funding.html
Type: reputable publication. Accessed 2026-10-09.
FinSMEs article dated 2026-10-09. Gives the Nashville, TN location and says Rebel Audio raised $10M in Series A funding at a $50M post-money valuation, led by HardScope with Launch TN, Capital Midwest and six named individuals, after a $4.15M seed round. - https://buttondown.com/raisetrack/archive/raise-track-update-2026-10-09/
Type: other verified public source. Accessed 2026-10-09.
Raise Track Update issue #111 for 2026-10-09, sent 2026-10-09 22:09 UTC (Buttondown archive). Source of the round label, amount and investor list used on this page.