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 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, Podcasts, NLP & Conversational AI, Sales Enablement
Business Model
B2B
Customer Profile
Subscription SaaS, Freemium, Usage-Based SaaS
AI Layer
Application
Keywords
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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 |
Key People
Founding team and executive leadership
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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- Apr 1, 2026
Reached over 50 million users.
- Mar 30, 2026
Launched Dependicus to help teams manage software dependencies.
Recent news
Latest coverage and updates
- launchesAug 6, 2026
Descript, Inc. launched features like smoother jump cuts and a YouTube thumbnail generator on Aug 1st '26.
- attends_eventJun 30, 2026
Descript attended event Telethon Hackathon on Jun 30th '26.
Descript Filings
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Request accessFrequently Asked Questions
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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 with no public stock price. No recent secondary market data is available.
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. Visit https://www.caplight.com to learn more.
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?
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