Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is a prominent music company engaged in recording, publishing, and providing artist services through various international affiliates and licensees. As the third-largest of the major record companies, Warner Music generates the majority of its revenue from its recorded music segment, which includes well-known labels such as Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records. The company boasts a roster of successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Additionally, Warner Music's publishing division, Warner Chappell, represents over 150,000 songwriters and composers, encompassing a diverse array of talents, both from within its own roster and from other labels. This extensive catalog includes the management of more than one million musical works.

Stephen F. Cooper

CEO and Director(stepping down in 2023)

79 past transactions

Africori

Acquisition in 2025
Africori is a prominent pan-African digital music distributor headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company specializes in a range of services that include digital distribution, label services, synch licensing, and publishing tailored for artists, songwriters, labels, and music rights holders across Africa. Africori is dedicated to supporting African artists in promoting their music globally, offering additional services such as marketing, analytics, video monetization, artist development, rights management, and artist booking. With a presence in key African markets and offices in London, Africori is well-positioned to facilitate the growth and visibility of African music on the international stage.

Tempo Music Investments

Acquisition in 2025
Tempo Music Investments is an alternative investment platform focused on acquiring premium music rights, including music publishing, royalties, and copyrights, primarily in North America. The company is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the creative ecosystem by investing in music, driven by a disciplined approach that combines artistic insight with financial analysis. Tempo Music aims to provide attractive, non-correlated returns for investors while empowering artists and creatives in the industry. As an affiliate of Providence Equity Partners, Tempo leverages a strong foundation in capital management to achieve its goals of delivering compelling financial outcomes alongside fostering artistic growth.

SKILLBOXES (INDIA) PVT.

Corporate Round in 2024
SkillBoxes (India) Pvt. Ltd. is an online communication and social media platform based in Gurugram, India, that caters to musicians, artists, and professionals in the music and arts industry. Established in 2016, the platform enables artists to showcase their work and promotes their profiles while facilitating connections with music and art enthusiasts. Additionally, SkillBoxes provides information about various music and dance events along with details about the venues. The company is committed to evolving its services to meet the needs of artists and arts-related businesses.

GMM Music

Corporate Round in 2024
GMM Music unlocks the value of Thailand's music economy.

Nika

Corporate Round in 2024
Nika is Yugoslavia's first privately owned music label and distribution company.

Fave

Seed Round in 2023
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.

E-Positive Entertainment

Acquisition in 2023
E-Positive Entertainment is an artist management and live events company based in Mumbai, India, specializing in connecting celebrity brands with audiences. With over a decade of experience, the firm focuses on providing exceptional talent management services, overseeing the careers of various artists. The company emphasizes the importance of creative partnerships, leveraging its expertise to enhance the visibility and success of its clients in the entertainment industry.

Move Ai

Seed Round in 2023
Move AI is revolutionizing the motion capture industry by enabling anyone to capture high-quality motion data using just a phone. With its patented artificial intelligence and computer vision technology, Move AI eliminates the need for complex equipment, suits, or markers, making motion capture accessible to 3D animators, content creators, and developers across the globe. By using Move’s app, users can record motion in any environment, and the software will analyze the video, extract natural human motion, and deliver precise motion data in minutes. This breakthrough technology, grounded in biomechanics and physics, simplifies the process of translating human movement into digital data, fostering creativity in gaming, film, and other industries reliant on digital animation.

move.ai

Seed Round in 2023
Move.ai provides motion capture platforms and tools to enable augmented and extended reality productions using AI and computer vision.

Infinite Canvas

Venture Round in 2023
Infinite Canvas is a publisher for user-generated, creator-led games.

Magneton Music Group

Corporate Round in 2023
Magneton Music Group is a Hungarian record label.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp designed to streamline communication, connection, and commerce through on-chain interactions within a unified interface. The company's mission is to foster a decentralized and democratized creator economy, providing the necessary tools for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens. OP3N's leadership team includes Jaeson Ma, a media executive and entrepreneur with a successful track record in launching companies, and Eric Tu, an award-winning development executive with experience collaborating with major brands and artists. The company is based in Los Angeles and has a diverse portfolio of projects that includes partnerships with fashion brand AMBUSH, an intergalactic children's book by Grimes, a musical film with Simon Fuller, and a music video by Ava Max directed by Joseph Kahn. OP3N specializes in empowering artists to connect directly with their fans through token-gated access, leveraging AI to enhance user experience in a community-centric environment.

DRESSX

Venture Round in 2023
DressX is a pioneering platform for digital garments, addressing the significant environmental impact of the traditional fashion industry. By offering a sustainable alternative, DressX enables the creation and consumption of fashion without generating waste, carbon emissions, or harmful chemicals. The platform integrates advanced 3D technology to allow users to wear digital clothing across various online environments, promoting a fun and innovative shopping experience. Additionally, DressX supports fashion influencers and designers, providing them with resources for distribution, retail development, and creative direction, thereby fostering growth in the digital fashion sector. The company is committed to shaping the future of fashion through its digital offerings.

Beepr

Seed Round in 2023
Beepr is a notification platform focused on delivering real-time music alerts and fostering communities centered around shared musical interests. The platform enables fans to subscribe to push notifications regarding their favorite artists, ensuring they receive timely updates on new releases and exclusive content. By facilitating immediate access to new songs through various streaming services, Beepr enhances the music listening experience and keeps fans connected to the artists they love.

Divo

Acquisition in 2023
Divo is a label, distribution, and publishing service provider that operates as a digital media agency. The company focuses on assisting content creators and brands in showcasing their work to audiences. Divo specializes in partnering with talented individuals, brands, platforms, and media organizations to facilitate content creation, distribution, monetization, and marketing. Through these services, Divo aims to help content producers enhance their online video presence and effectively engage with their target audiences.

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.

move.ai

Venture Round in 2022
Move.ai provides motion capture platforms and tools to enable augmented and extended reality productions using AI and computer vision.

Anything World

Seed Round in 2022
Anything World Limited is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops a software platform for creating virtual 3D worlds in real time. The platform combines artificial intelligence, voice computing, and 3D rendering, allowing users to interact with virtual environments using voice and text commands. Among its products is Rabbids Playground, an augmented reality application that simulates a pet within a real-world playground, and Speak To Anything, which enables users to converse with any imagined creature. The platform utilizes publicly available 3D assets and machine learning to animate these assets based on user inputs, streamlining the process of crafting immersive virtual experiences.

Authentic Artists

Venture Round in 2022
Authentic Artists has developed an AI-powered Virtual Artist platform, purpose-built for music, gaming and streaming applications. The platform enables entirely new, never-before-seen virtual music experiences designed to serve the evolving preferences, tastes and desires of fans searching for truly unique content, and can deliver interactive artist experiences across the globe, 24 hours a day to all connected channels.

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.

Qanawat

Acquisition in 2022
Qanawat is a digital solutions firm specializing in VAS, mobile financial services, artificial intelligence and applications.

Rad

Venture Round in 2022
Rad is an innovative online entertainment platform that specializes in streaming services. It offers an app suite called Rad NFTV, which provides users access to Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all accessible through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In addition to its core offerings, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network focused on virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. This combination positions Rad as a unique player in the entertainment industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance viewer engagement and expand its content offerings.

Altered State Machine

Seed Round in 2022
Altered State Machine is a developer of artificial intelligence-based blockchain software that offers a decentralized platform for developers and NFT owners. The company enables users to create, train, and own AI agents, allowing for competition and interaction across various applications, including gaming, finance, and metaverse environments. By facilitating the creation and ownership of non-fungible intelligence, Altered State Machine aims to transform the NFT landscape, empowering individuals to develop and trade their digital assets in innovative ways.

LifeScore

Series A in 2022
LifeScore is a company that combines traditional musical notation techniques with proprietary Cellular Composition algorithms to create a unique platform for musical composition. This innovative technology generates original, adaptive music that can respond in real-time to user interactions and environmental inputs. The platform features a diverse array of audio assets, including recordings from world-class musicians and top-tier instruments, produced in renowned studios. LifeScore's technology can adapt across various musical genres, such as ambient, classical, pop, and rock, making it suitable for numerous applications, including immersive experiences in vehicles and live-streaming environments. By providing bespoke music tailored to specific activities, LifeScore enhances user experiences related to wellness, focus, relaxation, and mindfulness.

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.

300 Ent

Acquisition in 2021
300 Ent is a music company providing music recording services.

Forte

Series B in 2021
Forte is building economic technology for games that is secure, easy to use, and fully compliant. Its end-to-end blockchain platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 25 acclaimed game developers from across the globe to reimagine the economics of games.

Lickd

Seed Round in 2021
Lickd is a digital platform designed to assist YouTube content creators in legally incorporating popular music into their videos. By offering commercial music licensed from established labels, Lickd enables content creators to use the music they enjoy without the risk of losing advertisement revenue due to copyright claims. The platform caters to both professional and semi-professional creators, ensuring they can access high-quality music while also fairly compensating the music industry for licensing rights.

Supersocial

Seed Round in 2021
Supersocial, Inc. is an indie games studio based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in 2020. The company specializes in developing engaging and immersive games for the metaverse, starting with platforms like Roblox. Supersocial aims to create unique gaming experiences that foster online communities where players can socialize, explore, and engage in gameplay. With a focus on rapid development cycles, the studio combines innovative concepts with operational expertise to bring captivating virtual games to life.

12Tone Music

Acquisition in 2021
12Tone Music is an independent record label founded by Doug Morris, dedicated to the development of artists. The company specializes in video production, music releases, and organizing tours, providing comprehensive support for music artists, label partners, and producers. With a focus on nurturing talent, 12Tone Music aims to foster artistic growth and enhance the overall music experience.

Boomy

Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing an application that empowers users to create original songs using artificial intelligence. This generative music platform is designed for individuals without traditional music-making expertise, allowing them to produce music easily. Users can not only compose and release their songs but also distribute them to major streaming services and digital music retailers globally. Additionally, Boomy enables its users to earn royalties when their music is streamed on platforms such as Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby providing an opportunity for creators to monetize their work.

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

Seed Round in 2021
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.

Wave

Corporate Round in 2021
Wave focuses on interactive virtual experiences with a mission to help artists make money at the intersection of gaming and entertainment. Wave’s technology enables musicians to create lifelike avatars of themselves that can “perform” their music on a virtual stage. Most of these virtual shows take place either on the company’s YouTube channel, but Wave’s apps let users tune in on gaming consoles, phones or even the Oculus Rift VR headset. While watching a Wave, viewers can log in to comment in a chat function and give live feedback to the avatar performers.

Tier One Entertainment

Seed Round in 2021
Tier One Entertainment, established in 2017 by esports veteran Tryke Gutierrez, cosplay and gaming icon Alodia Gosiengfiao, and entrepreneur Brian Lim, operates as a gaming and esports talent agency. The company is dedicated to transforming the esports landscape in Southeast Asia by nurturing and developing gaming talents, including streamers and professional teams. Tier One Entertainment focuses on connecting these esports gamers with brands to facilitate revenue generation, thereby enhancing their visibility and marketability. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to cultivate a new generation of gaming superstars and elevate the overall esports experience in the region.

Zhara Music

Acquisition in 2021
Zhara Music, which was founded less than three years ago, has become a hugely significant player in the fast-growing Russian music industry.

Overwolf

Series C in 2021
Overwolf Ltd. is a software company based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, established in 2010. It operates as a leading gaming user-generated content (UGC) ecosystem, supporting over 1,500 games and engaging approximately 100 million monthly active users. Overwolf empowers creators by providing a framework for developing in-game applications using HTML and JavaScript. The platform offers a variety of tools, including flexible APIs, custom in-game overlays, and second monitor functionality, which allow creators to build, distribute, and monetize their applications. With a community of 178,000 creators, Overwolf facilitates the sharing of game experiences and connections among players, enhancing the overall gaming experience.

Artie

Seed Round in 2021
Artie Inc. is a Los Angeles-based company that operates a next-generation mobile gaming platform designed to facilitate the direct sharing and playing of games within social media and video applications. Established in 2018, Artie's platform allows users to access a variety of multiplayer games without the need to download additional applications, thereby enhancing user engagement and accessibility. The platform incorporates features such as voice communication, texting, and camera input, creating an interactive gaming experience that seamlessly integrates with existing social applications. By bypassing traditional app stores, Artie aims to deliver high-quality mobile gaming directly to players, capitalizing on the growing trend of social gaming.

Rotana.net

Corporate Round in 2021
Rotana Music is a prominent music and events production company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It specializes in music production, artist management, and event organization. The company creates and broadcasts its own content across various media channels, effectively reaching Arabic-speaking audiences globally. With a strong market presence, Rotana Music has established itself as a leader in the media landscape, offering a diverse range of services in the music and entertainment sectors. Its extensive portfolio includes a wide array of offerings that cater to the needs of artists and audiences alike, contributing to its significant share of the market and ownership of content rights.

Esports Players League

Seed Round in 2021
Esports Players League is a global esports tournament and media network dedicated to creating an integrated ecosystem for tournaments, media, brands, publishers, teams, and players. The organization focuses on community engagement and digital interactivity, providing a platform for gamers to participate in both online and on-ground competitions. By fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs, engineers, and industry specialists, Esports Players League enables a diverse array of participants to engage in various global esports events, promoting the growth and accessibility of competitive gaming.

Boomy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, focuses on developing an application that empowers users to create original songs using artificial intelligence. This generative music platform is designed for individuals without traditional music-making expertise, allowing them to produce music easily. Users can not only compose and release their songs but also distribute them to major streaming services and digital music retailers globally. Additionally, Boomy enables its users to earn royalties when their music is streamed on platforms such as Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby providing an opportunity for creators to monetize their work.

Roblox

Series H in 2021
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that fosters virtual interactions and shared experiences among users. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, it is headquartered in San Mateo, California. The platform allows users to create and explore immersive 3D environments, enabling them to play, learn, and socialize. It is particularly popular among audiences under the age of 18, ranking as one of the top entertainment destinations for this demographic based on engagement metrics. The vast array of interactive experiences is developed by a global community of creators utilizing Roblox Studio, a desktop design tool provided by the platform. Roblox's growth is largely driven by word-of-mouth, with millions of new users joining each month, highlighting the strong community aspect of the platform.

TAP Network

Series A in 2020
TAP Network is a technology company specializing in blockchain-powered software tailored for enterprise clients across various sectors, including entertainment, travel, and banking. Co-founded by media and advertising professionals Lin Dai and Jared Christopherson, TAP Network has developed a Micro-Redemption Marketplace that features over 250,000 leading brands and merchants, allowing consumers to redeem loyalty points, cryptocurrencies, and other rewards at minimal costs. The company's subscription-based application facilitates the transformation of experiences into tangible rewards, enabling users to obtain discounts or cashback on their transactions while also enhancing engagement and profitability for its enterprise partners. TAP Network aims to create more rewarding opportunities for consumers and streamline interactions within the decentralized advertising space.

STRANGELOOP STUDIOS

Seed Round in 2020
Strangeloop Studios LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, operates as a visual content production company specializing in live events, immersive experiences, and digital media. The studio, co-founded by Ian Simon and David Wexler, leverages their extensive music backgrounds to create concert visuals, music videos, and original content. Notable projects include collaborations with prominent artists such as David Gilmour, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Skrillex, and Earthgang. Strangeloop Studios has expanded its focus to include the development of virtual artists—3D characters designed for collaboration with musicians and visual creators—aiming to enhance storytelling and fan engagement in the digital age. The company gained recognition as part of Techstars Music's Class of 2020, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the realm of audio-visual content.

IMGN Media

Acquisition in 2020
IMGN Media is a media company established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, focusing on Gen Z audiences. It has built a substantial following of over 60 million across its popular channels, including Daquan, which specializes in urban comedy and pop culture, and So Satisfying, known for its engaging content formats like memes and ASMR. The company leverages its proprietary data platform, Viral Lab, to facilitate content curation, channel management, and audience growth. Additionally, IMGN Media collaborates with Fortune 500 brands through its Vertical Studios division, enhancing brand engagement on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch.

Audigent

Series A in 2019
Audigent is an audience intelligence platform that specializes in providing brands with actionable data, analytics, and insights to enhance the targeting and effectiveness of online, mobile, and social video advertising. The platform enables brands to discover and monitor their target audiences, thereby improving media performance and return on investment. In addition to benefiting brands, Audigent equips artists and social influencers with the tools and technology necessary to monetize their influence and engage with their fan base effectively. The company's team, consisting of executives, data scientists, developers, and operations personnel, is based in New York, Philadelphia, and London.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2019
Dapper Labs Inc., founded in 2018 and based in Vancouver, Canada, specializes in developing blockchain-based gaming platforms and collectibles. The company is best known for NBA Top Shot, which utilizes blockchain technology to facilitate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and enhance digital engagement for sports fans. Dapper Labs focuses on creating immersive experiences that allow consumers to connect more intimately with their favorite brands, fostering vibrant communities and enabling fans to actively participate in content creation. Its innovative approach offers users secure ownership and new avenues for digital interaction, positioning Dapper Labs as a leader in the intersection of entertainment and blockchain technology.

LANDR

Series B in 2019
Founded in 2013, LANDR is a comprehensive online platform tailored for music creators, offering services for music creation, mastering, and distribution. The company leverages machine learning technologies to provide an instant audio mastering solution that enhances and refines stereo mixes. This innovative platform empowers musicians to produce high-quality tracks independently, eliminating the need for a dedicated sound engineer. By combining a wide array of tools and services in one accessible location, LANDR supports both emerging and professional artists in their creative processes, enabling them to learn, collaborate, master, and release music online. With a team of engineers, producers, and musicians, LANDR stands at the forefront of the intersection between music and technology.

Anything World

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Anything World Limited is a London-based company founded in 2018 that develops a software platform for creating virtual 3D worlds in real time. The platform combines artificial intelligence, voice computing, and 3D rendering, allowing users to interact with virtual environments using voice and text commands. Among its products is Rabbids Playground, an augmented reality application that simulates a pet within a real-world playground, and Speak To Anything, which enables users to converse with any imagined creature. The platform utilizes publicly available 3D assets and machine learning to animate these assets based on user inputs, streamlining the process of crafting immersive virtual experiences.

Chocolate City Group

Corporate Round in 2019
Chocolate City Group is a business consulting organization, a record label, and a music distribution company. They support businesses in the creation and execution of experiential events, branded entertainment, print, and outdoor media campaigns, digital marketing, influencer outreach programs, and media campaigns. They are in support of initiatives that encourage innovation in business.

Artiphon

Seed Round in 2019
Artiphon, Inc. is a Nashville-based company founded in 2011 that focuses on the design and manufacturing of innovative musical instruments aimed at making music accessible and engaging for everyone. The company has developed products like the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, which utilize intuitive gestures such as tapping, sliding, and waving to facilitate musical expression. These instruments can easily switch between various sounds like guitar, violin, piano, and drums, allowing users to adapt their playing style. Artiphon gained significant recognition with record-setting Kickstarter campaigns, where both products raised over $1 million in pre-orders. The INSTRUMENT 1 was notably recognized as a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. The company’s design philosophy is inspired by feedback from its community of creators, and its team includes experienced professionals from notable companies in the technology and music industries. Dr. Mike Butera, the founder, leverages his extensive background in sound studies to inform Artiphon's innovative approach to music technology.

EMP Merchandising

Acquisition in 2018
EMP Merchandising is a mobile app developer company and developed an app EMP Magazine. This app is designed for both iPad and iPhone. Require iOs 3.0 or later.

Uproxx Media Group

Acquisition in 2018
Uproxx Media Group is a prominent digital media and content company renowned for its innovative storytelling that combines documentary-style video with authoritative journalism. Founded in 2008 and based in the United States, UMG focuses on subjects and individuals often overlooked by traditional media, engaging millions of young male consumers daily. Through its flagship site, Uproxx.com, which ranks among the top mobile sites, the company features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, each celebrating aspects of human culture, technology, music, and sports. UMG also fosters an online community that encourages discussions and provides a platform for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences through live Q&A sessions. By delivering a mix of editorial and video content, Uproxx Media Group shapes youth culture and captures the essence of pop culture trends across various entertainment mediums.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that has revolutionized fitness with its audio-based application, providing personalized training sessions for users. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Aaptiv offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, elliptical training, and yoga, all featuring expert guidance paired with motivating music. This format allows users to engage in classes at their convenience, making it easier to stay focused on their fitness goals. With over 230,000 paying members and more than 20 million classes completed, Aaptiv combines flexibility and expert instruction to enhance users' workout experiences. In addition to its digital offerings, the company also sells fitness apparel and accessories online. Aaptiv was previously known as Skyfit Sports, Inc. and adopted its current name in November 2016.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that has revolutionized fitness with its audio-based application, providing personalized training sessions for users. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, Aaptiv offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, elliptical training, and yoga, all featuring expert guidance paired with motivating music. This format allows users to engage in classes at their convenience, making it easier to stay focused on their fitness goals. With over 230,000 paying members and more than 20 million classes completed, Aaptiv combines flexibility and expert instruction to enhance users' workout experiences. In addition to its digital offerings, the company also sells fitness apparel and accessories online. Aaptiv was previously known as Skyfit Sports, Inc. and adopted its current name in November 2016.

Hooch

Seed Round in 2018
Hooch Inc. operates a subscription-based mobile application that provides members with access to cocktail drinks at participating bars in New York and Los Angeles. The app is available on both Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to enjoy exclusive offers and rewards. In addition to its bar offerings, Hooch also provides users with benefits such as cashback rewards of up to 10% when they travel, shop, or dine with its global partners. The company is headquartered in New York, New York.

Sodatone

Acquisition in 2018
Sodatone is a data analytics and visualization company based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. It offers a comprehensive platform that aggregates and analyzes streaming, social media, touring, chart, and playlist data, enabling users to track emerging talent and monitor insights related to established artists. The platform employs an algorithmic approach to identify unsigned artists with engaged fan bases and highlights songs that have the potential for broader market appeal. Sodatone serves influential figures in the music industry, providing them with critical insights to support their decision-making and talent management processes. As of March 2018, Sodatone operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group Corp.

OVO

Corporate Round in 2018
OVO is a telecommunications company based in Millers Point, New South Wales, that caters to sports enthusiasts by providing a unique service focused on sports and entertainment content. The company offers a sports allowance that allows users to consume sports content without impacting their regular data balance. This enables customers to enjoy their favorite sports events seamlessly, whether they are watching matches on mobile devices or listening to commentary while on the go. OVO's approach reflects a commitment to enhancing the sports viewing experience for fans by making access to content more convenient and affordable.

Pex

Seed Round in 2017
Pex is a company that specializes in digital rights technology, focusing on providing transparency and accuracy in the licensing and management of content. Its advanced technology operates with remarkable speed and scale, allowing for efficient transactions that simplify global licensing processes. This empowers digital platforms to make real-time decisions regarding content usage, while also enabling creators to use copyrighted material without concerns of infringement. Additionally, Pex ensures that rightsholders receive proper credit and compensation for their work. The company is committed to building inclusive and equitable solutions that address the complexities of digital rights management.

Spinnin'​ Records

Acquisition in 2017
Spinnin' Records B.V., founded in 1999 and based in Hilversum, Netherlands, is a prominent music record label that focuses on electronic dance music. The company provides a variety of services, including music publishing and artist management. One of its key offerings is Talent Pool, a web-based platform designed to nurture DJ talent by addressing the challenges artists face when submitting demos to record labels. This platform aims to ensure that artists receive feedback on their music rather than having their submissions overlooked. As of September 2017, Spinnin' Records operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, enhancing its capabilities within the music industry.

Songkick

Acquisition in 2017
Songkick, established in 2007 and headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, is a ticketing vendor and online platform that specializes in concert discovery for music enthusiasts. It partners with over 500 artists and serves more than 10 million monthly users, facilitating ticketing for approximately 10,000 events globally each year.

X5 Music Group

Acquisition in 2016
X5 Music Group AB is a music company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in New York, USA. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in digital music distribution and marketing, offering a diverse portfolio that includes approximately 400,000 recordings and over 11,000 digital albums across various genres. X5 Music Group licenses music rights from selected recording owners and media partners, facilitating the sale and promotion of music products tailored for the digital marketplace. Its offerings are available through prominent online music stores such as iTunes, Amazon, Google, and Spotify, allowing for a global reach in the digital music download market. As of June 2016, X5 Music Group operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group Corp.

eko

Series C in 2015
Eko is a media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold. The company provides a platform for the creation and delivery of interactive video entertainment and partners with media companies, independent creators, and top brands to create experiences for highly-engaged, digitally native audiences. The company's serialized shows are distributed through eko.com, affiliate partners, and social networks; available on desktop, mobile, connected devices, and VR. Eko Studio, which includes the company's authoring tools, is also home to a large and growing community of creators who are crafting their own interactive experiences with Eko's medium. Eko provides top-quality interactive entertainment and also offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with highly-engaged audiences. Eko investors include Walmart, Innovation Endeavors, Intel Capital, Marker, MGM, NEA, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and WPP. The company is based in New York with an office in Tel Aviv.

LANDR

Series A in 2015
Founded in 2013, LANDR is a comprehensive online platform tailored for music creators, offering services for music creation, mastering, and distribution. The company leverages machine learning technologies to provide an instant audio mastering solution that enhances and refines stereo mixes. This innovative platform empowers musicians to produce high-quality tracks independently, eliminating the need for a dedicated sound engineer. By combining a wide array of tools and services in one accessible location, LANDR supports both emerging and professional artists in their creative processes, enabling them to learn, collaborate, master, and release music online. With a team of engineers, producers, and musicians, LANDR stands at the forefront of the intersection between music and technology.

Incoming Media

Series A in 2014
Incoming Media, established in 2011, is a technology company headquartered in Eveleigh, Australia, with a presence in Redwood City, California. It operates as a subsidiary of OVO Mobile. The company specializes in a video engagement platform designed for smartphones, delivering personalized, high-definition videos tailored to viewers' interests and mobile viewing habits. Incoming Media serves both publishers and brands, helping them engage mobile audiences, reduce churn, and optimize ad monetization. Its platform leverages predictive data analytics and intelligent content pre-loading to ensure seamless, high-quality mobile video experiences.

Playlists.net

Acquisition in 2014
Playlists.net is a music discovery platform designed to help users explore and enjoy music through a diverse library of 150,000 high-quality playlists. The platform allows users to browse music through editorially curated content, as well as search by genre or mood. In addition to its extensive playlist offerings, Playlists.net publishes weekly charts for playlists, artists, tracks, and members, utilizing its own algorithms and data to enhance the user experience. This comprehensive approach enables listeners to access and enjoy music anytime and anywhere.

Parlophone Label Group

Acquisition in 2013
Parlophone Records is a music record label that engages in the publishing and distribution of recordings across various genres, including jazz, pop, rock, and novelty recordings. The label represents a diverse roster of musical acts and is involved in the production of their recordings. With a global marketing reach, Parlophone ensures that its music is accessible to audiences around the world.

Imeem

Venture Round in 2009
Imeem is an online music service that offers users instant access to a vast library of songs at no cost. In addition to music, the platform provides videos and photos, creating a comprehensive online community for musicians, directors, photographers, and various groups. By facilitating connections among creators and fans, Imeem enhances the music experience and fosters an interactive environment for sharing and discovery.

Lala

Series C in 2008
Lala is an online music discovery platform that enables users to stream, upload, and purchase music tracks. It offers free listening options, allowing users to create shareable playlists as they explore the music library. By downloading a plugin, members can transform Lala into an online music locker, which syncs their desktop music libraries with their Lala accounts. This feature simplifies the process of accessing personal music collections, as users can unlock files already available in Lala's library without lengthy uploads. In December 2009, Lala was acquired by Apple, Inc.

uPlayMe

Series A in 2007
Meet people, share music and enjoy discovering new entertainment using uPlayMe's free download. Just register and download uPlayMe (it takes less than 15 seconds on a cable-modem) install and that's it! As you play music and videos, uPlayMe finds people who are listening and watching the same entertainment as you. Meet people, connect with them, visit their pages on other sites like MySpace or just find and discover new entertainment! Fall Out Boy, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Jessica Simpson, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Tupac, 50 Cent, Moby, U2, Nickelback, Madonna, Metallica, Three Days Grace, Nelly Furtado, Linkin Park, Danity Kane, Carrie Underwood, Jay-Z are just a few of the artist people around the world are listening to. People just like you are playing these artists and artists you've never heard of. Want to meet people, connect with them, share music and talk about your musical interests? uPlayMe is the way to do it! uPlayMe is a desktop entertainment discovery tool and instant messaging client mash-up and no other program is quite like it! It's simple to install and setup. All you have to do is continue enjoying your digital entertainment. In fact, it does all the work for you. Just think of it as an ambitious entertainment matchmaker who's always trying and discovering new things. So go ahead, meet new people, connect with them, share music and discover new entertainment. It's what the Internet was made for!

Emotive Communications

Series A in 2007
Emotive Communications is a private company headquartered in Oakland, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and St. Petersburg. The company specializes in developing a mobile cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation of fast, secure, and scalable enterprise mobile applications. By utilizing technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JQuery, Emotive enables developers to build and deploy intuitive applications that can leverage cloud features and native device capabilities. The platform addresses key challenges in mobile application development, including push notifications, offline access, and federated identity management. Emotive's solutions are tailored for enterprise developers, allowing them to reuse existing skills and assets while reducing development time and costs. Additionally, the company has ventured into mobile entertainment with products like RingJam, a music social networking solution, and PrizePlay, which supports automated gaming services. Overall, Emotive Communications aims to provide a comprehensive, integrated solution for the enterprise mobile app development market.

Frontmedia

Funding Round in 2006
FrontMedia operates a hybrid-broadcasting platform through a mobile website known as Marugoto Station on NTT Docomo, Vodafone and KDDI. It is the first hybrid radio and mobile broadcast service available in Japan.

WS Entertainment

Acquisition in 2006
WS Entertainment is a music company that provides its clients with various music-related services. Based in Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi, it was founded in 2006.

Listen Ventures

Venture Round in 2000
Listen Ventures, established in 2010, is a Chicago-based venture capital firm focusing on early-stage investments in consumer-focused technology sectors. The firm specializes in seed and Series A rounds, typically investing up to USD 5 million in 12 consumer brands per fund. It targets companies operating in B2C, e-commerce, financial services, and technology sectors, with a mission to back and build the brands of tomorrow.

Artistdirect

Venture Round in 2000
ARTISTdirect, Inc. is a digital media entertainment company based in Santa Monica, California, founded in 1996. The company operates an online platform that offers a variety of services related to music and recorded labels, including multimedia content, music news, online fan communities, and digital music services. Additionally, ARTISTdirect manages iMusic record labels that focus on rock and urban music. The company also includes a subsidiary, MediaDefender, which specializes in anti-piracy solutions within the Internet-piracy-protection industry. ARTISTdirect operates through three primary segments: Internet Piracy Prevention, Media, and E-Commerce, positioning itself as a key player in the digital music landscape.
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