Descript
PrivateLast Round
Series C
Nov 15, 2022
Est. Valuation
$550M
Total Funding Raised
$100M
Momentum
Top 25%
of companies Caplight tracks
Company Overview
Descript operates in Enterprise Software and is based in San Francisco, California. Its latest recorded funding round was a Series C round in November 2022.
Descript is a software company that provides an AI-powered collaborative platform for video and podcast creation and editing.
Sector
Enterprise Software
Verticals
Content Creation, Creator Economy, NLP & Conversational AI, Podcasts
Business Model
B2C
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Historical Pricing
Historical view of private secondary pricing and transaction trends.
Descript Comparables
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Descript Funding Rounds
Historical fundraising activity
| Round | Date | Amount Raised | Valuation | Investors | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series C | Nov 15, 2022 | ||||
| Series B | Jan 12, 2021 | ||||
| Series A | Sep 18, 2019 | ||||
| Seed | Dec 12, 2017 |
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Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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Descript Investors
Notable investors and investment history
| Investor | Rounds |
|---|---|
| Andreessen Horowitz | Series B, Series C, Series A, Seed |
| Inflection | Series C |
| Craft Ventures | Series C |
| Social Capital | Series A |
| Collaborative Fund | Seed |
| Atelier Ventures | Series B |
| Spark Capital | Series C, Series B |
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Market signals
Structured signals derived from secondary market and firmographic data.
- Apr 1, 2026
Reached over 50 million users.
- Mar 30, 2026
Launched Dependicus to help teams manage software dependencies.
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Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesNov 4, 2026
Descript announces Underlord Skills on Nov 4th '26, enabling podcasters to save successful editing workflows and apply them to future episodes.
- attends_eventOct 26, 2026
Descript's CEO joins a 45-minute panel at Podcast Movement NYC 2026 in New York in Sep '26 to discuss how creators determine a podcast's value.
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Descript Filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Descript's valuation, stock price, and market status.
Is Descript a public or private company?
Descript is a private company.
What is the current stock price of Descript?
Descript is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks Descript's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.
How much is Descript worth (valuation)?
Descript's valuation is estimated at $550.0M based on funding round data.
Can I buy Descript stock?
Descript shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.
When was Descript's last funding round?
Descript's most recent funding round was Series C on November 15, 2022.
Who are the main investors in Descript?
Key investors in Descript include Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, Redpoint Ventures.
Will Descript IPO soon?
No public IPO plans have been announced for Descript.
How can I track Descript secondary market activity?
Caplight tracks bids, offers, and trades in Descript's shares on secondary markets.