At Web Summit Qatar 2025, Christian Facey, Co-Founder & CEO, and Wilfrid Obeng, Co-Founder & CTO of AudioMob, shared groundbreaking news about their latest funding, technological advancements, and expansion plans.
$5 Million Extension Round & Strategic Partnerships
AudioMob announced a $5 million extension round, backed by top-tier investors, including Supernode, Makers Fund, and Samsung, their most strategic investor to date. This funding further solidifies their position as pioneers in in-game and in-app audio advertising.
What is AudioMob?
AudioMob revolutionized digital advertising by introducing non-intrusive in-game and in-app audio ads. Instead of interrupting gameplay with traditional video ads, AudioMob’s model allows audio ads to seamlessly play within game environments—for example, through an in-game radio while a player races a car. This innovative approach has scaled to reach over 1.75 billion players globally, making it a preferred choice for the largest gaming platforms.
Investment Utilization & Generative AI in Audio Ads
A major focus of the new funding will be on engineering and AI-driven audio ad creation. One key innovation is the development of AI-powered tools that allow advertisers to generate high-quality audio ads from scratch. AudioMob is tackling the long-standing issue of advertisers lacking audio assets by offering solutions such as:
- Working with voice actors for custom voiceovers.
- Using generative AI models to create voice ads within seconds.
With a diverse engineering team spread across London, New York, and Abu Dhabi, AudioMob has leveraged localized training data to ensure authentic ad creation, reducing execution barriers for agencies and brands alike.
Expanding into the MENA Region
Having rapidly scaled across London, New York, and Abu Dhabi, AudioMob is now eyeing Qatar as a potential new R&D hub. According to Obeng, the GCC region’s strong government support for media, gaming, and entertainment makes it an ideal market for expansion.
Key plans include:
- Strengthening R&D efforts in the region.
- Establishing a larger engineering presence in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
- Opening new offices in Qatar and Singapore.
Final Message: The Future of In-Game Audio Advertising
Christian Facey left the audience with a strong message: “We’ve been saying this for years—shouting from the rooftops—that in-game, in-app audio ads are the next big thing. If AudioMob didn’t exist, someone else would make a billion dollars. But we’re here first—watch this space.”
Conclusion
As AudioMob continues to scale, they are set to dominate the in-game advertising landscape with their AI-driven, non-intrusive audio ads. With new funding, an expanding global presence, and cutting-edge R&D, the company is poised for unprecedented growth in the gaming and advertising industries.
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