Choira
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Choira is focused on creating a digital music ecosystem that facilitates low-latency remote collaboration for musicians and production companies. The company provides a platform that equips users with tools for jamming, recording, and producing music tailored for the commercial market. This platform features capabilities for seamless voice and video communication, allowing teams of producers to work together efficiently. Additionally, Choira offers a repository of label-quality music, fostering an environment where artists can explore and collaborate online effectively.
Streo
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Streo Technologies Private Limited is an Indian company founded by Arush Dhawan and Prerana Dhawan, aiming to provide comprehensive technology solutions for the nightlife industry. The company's flagship app allows artists to live stream, archive, and distribute their performances, creating an online music library accessible to a global audience through a subscription model. This platform not only enables users to watch live events on-demand but also empowers artists to build their own digital catalogs of performances. In addition to live music streaming, Streo plans to introduce further innovations to enhance user experience across its ecosystem, which includes users, artists, nightclubs, and festival organizers. Streo also ensures that royalties are paid to performing artists and copyright owners, thereby establishing a new revenue stream for content providers.
Samply
Convertible Note in 2021
Samply is a developer of collaborative audio software aimed at enhancing the remote audio collaboration experience for musicians and audio content creators. The company's platform offers a range of audio-specific features, including lossless and gapless playback, time-coded comments, and level matching, enabling users to provide precise feedback and improve efficiency in their creative processes. By focusing on creating a seamless feedback loop, Samply helps audio creators more effectively manage their projects and streamline their workflows, making it a comprehensive solution for those in the audio industry.
Audio Fusion System
Venture Round in 2020
Audio Fusion Systems, headquartered in Austin, Texas since its incorporation in 2020, specializes in developing software that enables wireless in-ear monitoring for musicians. The company's core product allows users to wirelessly connect their digital audio sources, stream multi-channel audio for real-time custom mixing on mobile devices, and control settings centrally via a smartphone application. This technology facilitates efficient setup and sound checks while providing each musician with personalized monitor mixes.
EVA
Pre Seed Round in 2019
EVA is a platform that facilitates the booking of entertainment and experiences for both virtual and live events. Founded in Nashville, Tennessee in 2015 by Makenzie Stokel and Channing Moreland, EVA provides services that encompass custom content creation, event management, and a range of enhancements aimed at boosting user attendance and engagement. The platform connects artists and musicians with event organizers, allowing customers to easily book event tickets, secure venues, and manage their event plans through an interactive audience portal. This comprehensive approach positions EVA as a valuable resource for those seeking to create memorable experiences in the event industry.
The Labz
Seed Round in 2019
The Labz, Inc. is a technology company based in Mableton, Georgia, that specializes in creating cloud-based platforms designed for music creation and immersive marketing experiences. The company has developed a unique suite of tools that enables users to engage in real-time collaboration for music production, featuring modules for lyric writing, audio uploading, and documentation generation. Additionally, The Labz offers a no-code web platform tailored for the advertising industry, allowing marketers to create high-end live and on-demand online experiences. This platform provides a drag-and-drop interface that facilitates the integration of various media types, guest activities, and interactive elements, simplifying the process of developing, executing, and analyzing immersive content. Established in 2012, The Labz focuses on enhancing the creative capabilities of users across multiple industries.
Rap Plug
Seed Round in 2018
Rap Plug Inc., founded in 2016 and based in Atlanta, Georgia, operates a discovery and verification platform tailored for musicians and music industry professionals. The company's platform leverages machine learning algorithms to identify and verify artists and professionals within the Hip Hop community. It offers tools that facilitate collaboration and monetization opportunities for its users, which include artists, labels, producers, entrepreneurs, and more. Rap Plug provides innovative products, solutions, and resources to support the music industry, fostering connections between professionals and emerging talent.
Culturebase
Seed Round in 2018
Culturebase is an intercultural app that facilitates the creation, curation, and experience of unique local events and products. By leveraging an AI-powered mobile hub, the company aims to promote authentic local culture and drive demand for lesser-known goods and experiences. Culturebase recognizes the intrinsic value of culture, viewing it as a form of currency that fosters connections among individuals. The platform supports creators by helping them expand their audience and generate income through artistic expressions such as art, fashion, music, jewelry, and food. Ultimately, Culturebase serves as a vital network for those involved in the production of cultural offerings, enhancing community engagement and economic opportunities within local environments.
Soundcollide
Seed Round in 2018
Soundcollide LLC is a music technology startup based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 2018. The company operates an online music recording studio that enables users to discover new artists and collaborate in real-time from different locations. By offering innovative tools for remote recording, Soundcollide empowers artists to take greater control and ownership of their music, facilitating a more dynamic and accessible creative process.
Pacemaker
Convertible Note in 2017
Pacemaker Music AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in developing applications for music mix creation. Founded in 2012, Pacemaker utilizes artificial intelligence technology to simplify the process of creating DJ mixes and mixtapes. Its applications allow users to seamlessly blend tracks from licensed streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, offering features such as beat synchronization, customizable music effects, and matching mixes with tracks. Additionally, Pacemaker's proprietary metadata format, known as the Recipe, integrates DJ mixes into revenue-generating music services, enabling users to monetize their creative efforts. Through its innovative approach, the company enhances the music mixing experience while fostering user engagement and creativity.
Remidi
Convertible Note in 2016
Remidi LLC, based in Austin, Texas, is a pioneering company specializing in the development of wearable musical instruments. The company's flagship product, the Remidi T8, transforms the entire human hand into a versatile music instrument, enabling users to create, record, and perform an infinite array of musical combinations through intuitive gestures. By integrating physical movement with music production, Remidi's innovative devices allow musicians and creators to engage with sound in a dynamic and immersive way, enhancing their overall creative experience across various media, including music, virtual reality, and video games.
Clyp
Convertible Note in 2015
Clyp, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online audio software, enabling users to record, share, embed, and upload audio files. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, Clyp offers a platform tailored for musicians to easily collaborate and receive feedback on their work, whether it be a simple guitar riff or a complete music track. The service is accessible via a web interface as well as iOS and Android applications, attracting a community of approximately one million monthly users and generating over two million monthly listens. Clyp's platform allows users to convert music files into shareable links, facilitating seamless sharing while maintaining high audio quality for both streaming and downloading. The company has gained recognition in the music community, with notable users, further solidifying its role as a valuable resource for musicians.
MusiQuest
Convertible Note in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at helping individuals discover and nurture their passion for music. The company offers a learning platform that provides beginners with a creative approach to music education. Its curriculum covers essential music concepts through engaging and interactive units that also integrate elements of literacy, math, history, and science. This comprehensive approach enables children to learn, improve, and create music across various styles, fostering both artistic expression and academic growth.
MusiQuest
Seed Round in 2015
MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application aimed at helping individuals discover and nurture their passion for music. The company offers a learning platform that provides beginners with a creative approach to music education. Its curriculum covers essential music concepts through engaging and interactive units that also integrate elements of literacy, math, history, and science. This comprehensive approach enables children to learn, improve, and create music across various styles, fostering both artistic expression and academic growth.
UniqueSound
Convertible Note in 2015
UniqueSound is a Paris-based company founded in 2014 that operates the largest platform for sound creatives, including composers and sound designers, to showcase their work and connect with clients. Through its online platform, sound professionals can create portfolios to display their talents and secure direct hiring opportunities from various clients, such as global brands, advertising agencies, and production companies. UniqueSound has built a worldwide network of sound creatives, facilitating collaborations and enabling clients to find suitable professionals for their projects. The company aims to create an engaging environment for both composers and clients, enhancing the visibility and accessibility of musical talent in the industry.
Jukely
Pre Seed Round in 2013
Jukely Inc. is a music information service based in Brooklyn, New York, that provides members with access to a variety of concerts, parties, and DJ sets each month. Founded in 2012, the company utilizes a platform that analyzes users' music preferences and social connections to facilitate connections with friends and enhance their concert-going experience. Jukely's services are accessible through its website, mobile application, and social media platforms, allowing users to easily discover and share events. By leveraging data on music taste and social interactions, Jukely aims to increase attendance at live events, benefiting both concert promoters and music enthusiasts.
Murfie
Pre Seed Round in 2012
Murfie is an online digital music marketplace established in 2010 and based in Madison, Wisconsin. The platform facilitates the buying, selling, and trading of music collections, including new and used CDs and vinyl records. By offering remote storage and digital access, Murfie caters to music enthusiasts who seek traditional ownership alongside the convenience of accessing their collections online. The company fosters a community for collectors, enabling them to engage in transactions, share their music, and enjoy both physical and digital formats.
Soundspace is a company that specializes in facilitating space sharing through its innovative SaaS platform. The platform streamlines the management of shared spaces by handling operations such as booking, payments, memberships, and financial tracking. With a proprietary demand-based booking system, Soundspace enables any commercial real estate space to become an easily bookable or short-term rental workspace. This service is particularly beneficial for space owners, allowing them to generate consistent revenue from otherwise vacant properties while significantly reducing administrative costs. Additionally, Soundspace provides musicians with access to comprehensive recording and practice facilities, fostering connections and collaboration within the music community. By modernizing the space-sharing experience, Soundspace addresses the evolving needs of users in an era increasingly reliant on flexible and accessible work environments.