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Epidemic Sound

Royalty-free music and sound effects licensing service

epidemicsound.com

Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
Founded year: 2009
Company type: Private company
Number of employees: 610–1,000
Industry: Entertainment Production

Last updated September 23

Latest news about Epidemic Sound

In short: Epidemic Sound underwent CEO changes, job cuts, an acquisition, and a dismissed Meta lawsuit in 2026.

Company announcements

July 8 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound reports 2025 annual and sustainability results

The report highlights a transformative year with significant AI investment, returning to profitable growth in H1 2026.

March 11 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound announces CEO transition

Co-founder Oscar Höglund steps down as CEO after 18 years and joins the board. CFO Sara Börsvik is appointed interim CEO.

November 20, 2025 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound nominates Hjalmar Winbladh as Chairperson

The appointment aims to accelerate AI-driven product deployment and commercialization; three directors will step down as the board is reconstituted.

April 8, 2025 Epidemic Sound

Epidemic Sound publishes its 2024 annual and sustainability reports

The reports highlight 29% revenue growth, AI tools for creators, and new partnerships with renowned musicians.

Media coverage

September 23 Music Business Worldwide

Erik Wahlberg appointed CEO of Epidemic Group, as Sara Börsvik takes on joint COO and CFO role

Epidemic Group, the parent company of Epidemic Sound, has named Erik Wahlberg as its Chief Executive Officer. Wahlberg is the founder and CEO of Blenda...

December 4, 2025 Music Business Worldwide

Epidemic Sound sues Meta again, alleging copyright infringement of 1,000 additional works

Epidemic Sound has filed a second copyright infringement lawsuit against Facebook parent company Meta, alleging that the tech giant continues to infringe the music company's...

December 2, 2025 Dagens industri

Sources: EQT may sell - or list the music company

Co-founder Hjalmar Winbladh becomes chairman when the owners tighten their grip on Epidemic Sound's board and sharpen the company's AI profile. According to information to...

May 3, 2023 Dagens industri

Epidemic Sound lays off one in ten employees. The decision is influenced by the changes that artificial intelligence, AI, brings to the market for background music, reports the news site Breakit

Epidemic Sound lays off one in ten employees. The decision is influenced by the changes that artificial intelligence, AI, brings to the market for background music, reports the news site Breakit.

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