Findaway

Was a leading audiobook distribution platform for independent authors and publishers before being acquired by Spotify and subsequently rebranded as INaudio in 2025.

Findaway was a digital audiobook distribution and technology company founded in 2004 and headquartered in Solon, Ohio. It operated a suite of audiobook services including Findaway Voices, a self-publishing distribution platform that allowed independent authors and publishers to distribute audiobooks to dozens of retail and library partners worldwide, and Playaway, a line of preloaded audio devices widely used in libraries and schools. Findaway also powered white-label audiobook experiences for third-party apps and platforms, making it a significant infrastructure player in the digital audio publishing ecosystem. Spotify acquired Findaway in June 2022 as part of its strategic push into audiobooks, using Findaway's distribution network and publishing relationships to accelerate its entry into the audiobook market. Under Spotify's ownership, Findaway Voices continued to serve independent authors and publishers, though Spotify progressively integrated Findaway's capabilities into its own audiobook offerings. The acquisition was widely seen as a move to give Spotify leverage with publishers and a ready-made distribution pipeline for audiobook content. On August 1, 2025, Findaway was carved out of Spotify and relaunched as an independent company under the new name INaudio, ending the Findaway brand. The rebranding marked the conclusion of the Findaway chapter, with the business continuing its audiobook distribution mission under new branding and independent ownership structure.