Stem Disintermedia
Acquisition in 2025
Stem Disintermedia Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company founded in 2015 that provides a distribution platform and payment solutions specifically designed for independent musicians, artists, and their teams. The company's platform streamlines the management of revenue by aggregating earnings from various digital platforms, creating contracts, and managing payment splits among collaborators. It allows users to visualize their performance data across multiple services, thereby enhancing transparency in revenue management. By enabling artists to track and share their earnings, Stem Disintermedia facilitates a clearer understanding of finances within the music industry. The platform integrates with major music services such as Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube, fostering connections among users and supporting their growth in a complex digital landscape.
Fantasy Records
Acquisition in 2024
Fantasy Records is a prominent provider of recorded music and theatrical performance rights, based in Los Angeles, California. The company is dedicated to promoting inventive and authentic artists across various musical genres. It actively releases new recordings and organizes music tours for its artists and bands. Additionally, Fantasy Records licenses music for use in multiple media outlets, including feature films, television shows, video games, and movie trailers, thereby broadening the reach of its artists and their work.
Hipgnosis Song Managment
Acquisition in 2024
Hipgnosis Song Management Limited is the Investment Advisor for Hipgnosis Songs Fund Ltd (SONG.L) and Hipgnosis Songs Capital. Hipgnosis was founded by Merck Mercuriadis, former manager of globally successful recording artists, such as Elton John, Guns N' Roses, Morrissey, Iron Maiden and Beyoncé, and hit songwriters such as Diane Warren, Justin Tranter and The-Dream. The Investment Adviser has assembled an Advisory Board of highly successful music industry experts which include award winning members of the artist, songwriter, publishing, legal, financial, recorded music and music management communities, all with in-depth knowledge of music publishing. Members of Hipgnosis Song Management Ltd Advisory Board include Nile Rodgers, The-Dream, Giorgio Tuinfort, Starrah, David A. Stewart, Poo Bear, Bill Leibowitz, Ian Montone and Rodney Jerkins.
Semilla Co. (Flou / Seed Academy)
Pre Seed Round in 2023
Semilla Co. ("Seed") is building the future of the music industry by helping creators and entrepreneurs start, grow, and protect their businesses through the power of technology. We have two offers: (1) Seed Academy, an online music business learning platform for Spanish-speaking creators and entrepreneurs; and (2) Flou, an end-to-end music business management software, powered by AI.
Hitco Entertainment
Acquisition in 2022
Hitco Entertainment operates as a contemporary music and entertainment company, specializing in the creation, production, recording, and distribution of music. Its primary focus lies in artist development, content creation, and cross-platform content distribution within the music industry.
Native Tongue
Acquisition in 2022
Native Tongue is a platform for learning languages on your mobile. Native Tongue creates mobile applications that combine the engagement from gaming with language learning. Native Tongue's platform is designed to be language agnostic and visual based, which enables any person from any language background to be able to start learning immediately. The combination of touch, sound, visual recognition and game mechanics provides vocabulary recall that is superior to traditional forms of language acquisition. The first set of products start with vocabulary.The first product is Mandarin Madness, which is for learning Chinese and is targeted towards travellers and students.
Beatmatch
Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Beatmatch is a social application designed to enhance the experiences of music lovers by helping them connect with like-minded individuals and discover events tailored to their musical tastes. The app analyzes users' listening habits on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, allowing users to find compatible music enthusiasts in their vicinity. Beatmatch facilitates planning in-person meetups by offering recommendations for concerts, parties, and music festivals, along with the ability to see who else is interested in attending these events. Additionally, users can purchase tickets directly through the app, streamlining the process of engaging with their music community.
NAL Media - Brij
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nal media provides workforce development services for media. They also provide networking space and internal workforce development tool services. Additionally, they also provide entertainment services.
KEIPhone
Pre Seed Round in 2022
KEIPhone is a company focused on increasing connectivity in sub-Saharan Africa by providing free smartphones and data to the estimated 70% of the population that currently lacks access to the internet. It aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly addressing the gender gap in internet access, by offering smartphones and solar chargers. The company's innovative business model generates revenue through lock screen advertising, which allows users to access content in their local languages via various formats such as video, IVR, web, and SMS. This approach not only enables women to connect and empower themselves but also facilitates the collection of detailed client data for targeted advertising, ultimately improving the lives of its users.
Green Room
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Green Room is a software application designed specifically for the music industry, focusing on business and tour management for traveling artists and entertainers. It provides an all-in-one mobile solution that streamlines event scheduling, coordination, and finance tracking. With features that allow users to manage live shows, team members, and event finances, Green Room serves as a centralized dashboard for essential show details. This eliminates the need for musicians and their teams to navigate through various communication platforms and spreadsheets, ultimately saving time and enhancing organizational efficiency. The platform is aimed at independent artists and local venues, helping them to manage gig payments while ensuring compliance with financial obligations.
Radia
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of NFT based music platform designed for collecting, earning, & managing music collectibles. The company's platform specializes in earning NFTs from the musical artists one wants to build their on-chain fan identity with, enabling music listeners to link their Spotify accounts to earn NFTs for listening to their favorite artists or discovering new music each week.
Solace Vision
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Solace Vision is a company that specializes in developing a 3D creation tool powered by artificial intelligence and natural language processing. This innovative platform allows users to create virtual objects quickly and efficiently using simple text commands. By bridging the gap between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and game development engines, Solace Vision's toolkit enables creators to design virtual environments from the ground up. The seamless integration of its technology into existing game engines enhances the creative process, making it more accessible for developers and artists alike.
Musicasa
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Musicasa operates a community-driven marketplace designed to connect emerging musicians with music enthusiasts through intimate concerts held in private homes. By facilitating matches between home hosts and artists, Musicasa enables the organization of intimate concert experiences for small audiences, typically up to 40 attendees. The platform supports both virtual and in-person events, providing musicians with valuable exposure and new monetization opportunities. Musicasa aims to create meaningful connections among participants, fostering a vibrant community while also addressing the needs of over 3 million undiscovered musicians seeking performance opportunities.
Fave is a social platform designed for superfans to connect and engage with one another. It facilitates the creation of immersive video content and encourages users to bond over shared interests, compete in challenges, and exchange both physical and virtual goods within a fan-driven marketplace. Users accumulate points to demonstrate their status as top fans, gaining recognition and earning exclusive rewards related to their favorite artists and creators. Additionally, Fave collaborates with creators to enable them to monetize fan engagement, enhancing the overall experience for both fans and artists. The platform aims to foster community, creativity, and commerce among fans worldwide.
Riverstarz Music Publishing
Seed Round in 2021
Riverstarz Music Publishing is a technical royalty collection agency for interactive streaming. It receives precise payments from YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play, Rhapsody, Beats, Amazon Prime, and other interactive streaming platforms for its music publishing members.
Pulse Recordings
Acquisition in 2020
Pulse Recordings is a music publishing, management and music services company that is home to a talent roster credited with more than 150 million units of recorded music sales.
Samuel French
Acquisition in 2018
Samuel French, Inc. is a prominent theatrical publishing and licensing company that specializes in play and musical publishing services. Founded in 1830 and headquartered in New York City, with additional offices in Hollywood, Studio City, and London, the company provides a diverse range of publications, including acting books, anthologies, screenplays, musical scores, and plays across various genres. Furthermore, Samuel French offers licensing services that facilitate legal performances of its published works, ensuring that clients can smoothly navigate the process of sharing their theatrical stories. The company also produces ancillary products such as merchandise and promotional materials, catering to a broad customer base across multiple states, including Alaska, California, and Washington. As of December 2018, Samuel French operates as a subsidiary of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Independiente
Acquisition in 2018
Independiente Ltd is a London-based music publishing and record label established in 1996. The company is recognized for its diverse roster of artists, which includes notable names such as Travis, Embrace, So Solid Crew, Archive, Martina Topley-Bird, and Paul Weller. As of August 2018, Independiente operates as a subsidiary of Concord Music Group, Inc., enhancing its capabilities in the music industry and broadening its influence. The company focuses on providing publishing services while also promoting and supporting a variety of musical talents.
Fania is a prominent distributor of Latino music, recognized for its significant role in popularizing salsa music globally, originating from the vibrant music scene in New York City. The company operates a Latino music label that not only owns and distributes a diverse catalog of salsa and other Latino music across the Caribbean, Central, and South America, but also focuses on experimenting with new musical formats. In addition to its music distribution, Fania has established a retail platform that offers merchandise related to music, providing young musicians with innovative, digitally-driven opportunities in the global music and entertainment landscape.
Tams-Witmark Music Library
Acquisition in 2018
Tams-Witmark Music Library Inc. is a leading licensor of classic Broadway musicals, having operated for over 90 years in the field of musical theatre licensing. As a subsidiary of Concord Music Group, Tams-Witmark offers an extensive catalog of more than 120 titles, which includes timeless works by renowned composers such as Cole Porter, George & Ira Gershwin, Jerry Herman, Cy Coleman, Charles Strouse, and Jule Styne. The company provides licensing for both amateur and professional productions globally, facilitating the performance of some of the greatest shows in musical history. Tams-Witmark's commitment to preserving and promoting Broadway's rich legacy continues to support theatrical arts worldwide.
Razor & Tie
Acquisition in 2018
Razor & Tie, established in 1990 and headquartered in New York, is an independent music label and publishing company operating in North America. It specializes in the distribution of music labels, both physically and digitally, and offers services in media buying, direct marketing, and home video distribution. The company also maintains a database of entertainment consumers. With representatives in New York, Los Angeles, and Nashville, Razor & Tie operates as a subsidiary of Concord Music Group, Inc.
Savoy Label Group
Acquisition in 2017
SLG includes the legendary Savoy Jazz catalog, adult rock/alternative specialists 429 Records and an extensive classical catalog. SLG’s classical offerings feature works by superstar Dutch violinist Andre Rieu and world-renowned artists such as the London Symphony & Philharmonic Orchestras, Berlin Symphony, Dresden Staatskapelle, Concertgebouw, Moscow and Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestras and soloists like Sviatoslav Richter and Alicia De Larrocha, among others.
Fantasy
Acquisition in 2004
Fantasy is home of one of the largest and most prestigious collections of jazz and blues music in the world.