6 years ago

Kerning Cultures Secures $460,000 to Expand Podcast Network in the Middle East

  • Dubai-based podcast network Kerning Cultures has raised $460,000 in seed funding, led by 500 Startups

  • The funding will be used to expand their network of shows, with plans to launch at least 3 new Arabic and English shows by the end of 2019

  • Kerning Cultures aims to tap into a potential listening audience of 110 million people between the ages of 15-25 in the region.

      • ProblemMedia and Entertainment

      "There is a lack of high-quality podcast content for the Middle Eastern audience, especially for youth who feel unrepresented in traditional media."

      Solution

      "Kerning Cultures produces high-quality podcast shows in Arabic and English for the Middle Eastern audience, targeting youth and the Middle Eastern diaspora."

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