Outlier Ventures
Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm and accelerator focused on Web3 and blockchain technology. Founded in 2014, it was among the first to invest in the crypto ecosystem and supports early-stage startups across DeFi, NFTs, infrastructure and metaverse use cases. The firm runs Base Camp, an accelerator launched in 2019 that provides launchpad support and incubation space for pre-seed projects. Through its investments and accelerator activities, Outlier Ventures has supported more than 220 portfolio companies and helped raise over $350 million in seed funding. It maintains a blockchain-agnostic approach and collaborates with leading ecosystems, including Aptos, Filecoin/IPFS, Polygon, and Polkadot, to host dedicated accelerator tracks. The firm aims to accelerate the development of Web3 technologies and the Open Metaverse by backing global projects and fostering interoperable infrastructures.
https://crunchbase.com/organization/***
https://linkedin.com/company/***
https://signal.nfx.com/firms/***
Past deals in Music
Reveel
Venture Round in 2023
Reveel is a company that addresses critical issues in the music industry by capturing verified music metadata throughout the creative process. The platform ensures that artists receive proper credit, are discoverable, and are compensated accurately for their work. By developing a Creator ID, Reveel helps artists maintain a consistent association with their music, thereby enhancing their visibility and rights. The platform surpasses industry standards by collecting comprehensive data and delivering it swiftly to music companies, which is vital in the rapidly evolving recorded music sector. Additionally, Reveel offers revenue management solutions tailored for Web3 businesses, enabling effective revenue sharing and payout functionalities. This facilitates collaboration and market access for creators, collectors, and developers, equipping them with tools to analyze the performance of their on-chain activities.
Guzzu
Seed Round in 2023
Guzzu is a decentralized social platform revolutionizing the music industry. It enables artists to create, monetize, and merchandise their stories through non-fungible tokens (NFTs), fostering a vibrant community of supporters.
Krowdz
Seed Round in 2022
Krowdz is a digital platform that enables artists to monetize their content and deepen fan engagement through ownership and exclusive experiences. It offers social tokens, NFTs, and direct interaction tools that allow artists to create connections with fans, reward community engagement, and monetize audience attention. Fans gain access to exclusive experiences and ownership opportunities, enabling them to invest in artists they admire. The platform is designed to be governed by musicians and their supporters, aligning creator ownership with fan participation.
OffBeat
Seed Round in 2022
OffBeat is a community-driven platform designed for music lovers, providing them with the opportunity to engage more deeply with their passion for music. By rewarding users for their fandom, OffBeat fosters a sense of ownership and connection to their musical identity. The platform allows members to explore, share, and celebrate their favorite artists and genres, creating a vibrant space for music enthusiasts to interact and collaborate. Through its innovative approach, OffBeat seeks to enhance the overall music experience, making it more rewarding and meaningful for individuals who cherish their love for music.
Biobox
Pre Seed Round in 2022
Biobox is a user-friendly link that helps people share music, social media, portfolios, and many.
Obey
Seed Round in 2022
A fintech startup developing a decentralized exchange for trading derivative contracts that speculate on the future streaming performance of hip-hop songs. The platform converts hip-hop music into financial derivatives and engages hip-hop fans as speculative traders, modeling these contracts as dynamically priced non-fungible tokens.
DROP
Funding Round in 2021
DROP is an entertainment service intended to give a new shape to the music industry. They are defining the future of music ownership, distribution, and publishing via NFT standards, decentralized governance, and automated finance, providing audio creators with a new shape and sustainable future with their innovations.
Amplify
Seed Round in 2021
Amplify operates as a next-generation curriculum and assessment program designed to provide educators with tools that enhance their ability to understand and address the unique needs of each student. Its web-based software enables teachers to monitor student progress and customize instruction, facilitating the sharing of curriculums and course materials online. This approach promotes personalized learning experiences for students, allowing educators to tailor their teaching strategies effectively. In addition to its educational focus, Amplify also engages with the music and creator industry, offering insights, guides, and advice to support and empower creator culture.
PopEx
Seed Round in 2021
PopEx designs an NFT-based social platform that connects music artists with fans through blockchain technology. The platform enables interaction between followers and creators and allows users to purchase, sell, and collect avatars as tokenized assets. Artists monetize their work by issuing NFTs and offering exclusive content and experiences, creating new revenue streams and deeper fan connections. PopEx focuses on leveraging tokenized ownership to provide fans with unique access while giving artists a means to monetize directly on the platform.
MeMusic
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MeMusic operates a blockchain-based platform for creating, listening to, and sharing music. It introduces cryptocurrencies and traditional business models, allowing users to invest in music as an asset class by purchasing fractions of tracks.
DROP
Pre Seed Round in 2021
DROP is an entertainment service intended to give a new shape to the music industry. They are defining the future of music ownership, distribution, and publishing via NFT standards, decentralized governance, and automated finance, providing audio creators with a new shape and sustainable future with their innovations.
Cipher
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cipher is an audio NFT creator and marketplace helping unleash people's creativity, get them flowing and earning more up front than the trickle of royalties from traditional streaming platforms.
Emanate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Emanate is an Australian company that has developed a blockchain-based audio exchange protocol designed to transform the music industry. It operates as a network marketplace for music lovers and creators, enabling artists, labels, and fans to earn, share, and collaborate effectively. Emanate's platform emphasizes instant payments and automation, ensuring a seamless user experience while fostering collaboration within the music community. By integrating blockchain technology, Emanate aims to enhance trust, transparency, and incentive alignment among all participants in the music ecosystem, ultimately revolutionizing the way music is created and consumed.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.