Findaway

Was a leading independent audiobook distribution platform before being acquired and rebranded by Spotify in 2022.

Findaway was a digital audio distribution and technology company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. The company built one of the most comprehensive audiobook and digital audio distribution platforms in the industry, enabling publishers, authors, and content creators to distribute audio content across a vast network of retail and library partners worldwide. Its flagship product, Findaway Voices, became a go-to self-publishing platform for independent authors looking to produce and distribute audiobooks at scale. At its peak, Findaway operated multiple business lines including Findaway Voices for author and publisher distribution, Playaway for pre-loaded audio devices used widely in libraries and schools, and a robust B2B licensing infrastructure that connected content owners with dozens of downstream platforms. The company served a broad ecosystem of stakeholders — from major publishers to independent creators — and was recognized as a significant force in the growing audiobook market. In 2022, Spotify completed its acquisition of Findaway, marking a pivotal moment in Spotify's strategic push into audiobooks and long-form audio content. Following the acquisition, the Findaway Voices platform was rebranded as Spotify for Authors, integrating its distribution capabilities into Spotify's broader audio ecosystem. The Findaway brand itself was retired as the company's operations and technology were absorbed into Spotify's infrastructure, cementing Spotify's position as a major player in the global audiobook distribution market.