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)

Carletta Higginson

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer

Past deals in Entertainment

E-Positive Entertainment

Acquisition in 2023
E-Positive Entertainment connecting Celebrity Brands with Audiences through Brilliant Talent Management for more than a decade.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is the global Web3 superapp that serves as a one-stop-shop for all communication, connection and commerce with on-chain interactions in a simple unified interface. With a mission to create a more frictionless, decentralized and democratized creator economy on a global scale, OP3N consolidates the tools needed to mint, share and engage with digital goods and digital tokens into one vertical stack. OP3N’s leadership team leverages its cross-industry expertise from the entertainment, gaming and tech ecosystems, to lay the foundations for a new era of community-driven, inclusive entertainment while bringing everyone together on a journey into Web3. OP3N is co-led by media executive, artist, and serial entrepreneur Jaeson Ma, who has a successful track record launching companies including EST Studios, Stampede Ventures, East West Ventures, and 88rising, and who’s raised capital and advised on transactions totaling over $1 billion; and Eric Tu, an award-winning development executive who’s worked with major brands including Nike, Beats by Dre and Google, and as an Executive Producer with Bjork, Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar and more. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles. For more information, please visit: https://op3n.world. OP3N’s portfolio of projects includes a partnership with Tokyo fashion label AMBUSH; an intergalactic children’s book from Grimes; a partnership with entertainment icon Simon Fuller to produce an innovative musical film with the global pop group Now United; and the “Maybe You’re the Problem” music video from the singer-songwriter Ava Max, directed by the celebrated music video director Joseph Kahn.

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 the social app and members club transforming the way music lovers find friends and things to do based on music tastes. Beatmatch shows you compatible music lovers In your area based on your listening activity on Spotify and Apple Music. You can plan your IRL meetups by browsing recommended concerts, parties, and music festivals, discover who else wants to go, and buy tickets in-app.

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.

Green Room

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Green Room is a music business management application tailored for touring artists and entertainers. It provides an all-in-one mobile solution that simplifies the management of live shows, team coordination, and financial tracking. The app's dashboard serves as a centralized platform for essential show details, allowing users to efficiently organize schedules and manage gig payments without the hassle of navigating multiple communication channels or spreadsheets. By streamlining these processes, Green Room aims to save time for artists and venues while ensuring compliance in financial dealings.

Rad

Venture Round in 2022
Rad is an online entertainment platform that offers a unique streaming experience through its NFTV app suite. This platform allows users to access Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all of which are unlocked using non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Additionally, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network that specializes in virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. Together, these services position Rad as a forward-thinking player in the evolving landscape of digital entertainment.

300 Ent

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

Musicasa

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Musicasa is a community-powered platform transforming homes into entertainment venues. Using the power of AI, we match homes with local, independent, and award-winning musicians enabling intimate, curated, and private home concerts for up to 40 guests. Think of it as TinyDesk meets Airbnb hosting. Welcome to the largest entertainment venue network in the modern world.

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 was founded in 2017 by e sports veteran Tryke Gutierrez, cosplay and gaming superstar Alodia Gosiengfiao and seasoned entrepreneur Brian Lim. Together, they sought to revolutionise Southeast Asia's e sports landscape, bringing their expertise in creating winning formulas to turn their talents into gaming superstars.

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.

Roblox

Series H in 2021
Roblox is a platform for online gaming and entertainment that provides a communal digital experience that unites individuals via play. It enables anyone to imagine, create, and have fun with friends as they explore interactive 3D experiences produced by developers using their desktop design tool, Roblox Studio.

TAP Network

Series A in 2020
TAP Network is a technology company focused on creating blockchain-powered software solutions for enterprise clients across various sectors, including entertainment, travel, and banking. It operates a Micro-Redemption Marketplace that features over 250,000 brands and merchants, allowing consumers to redeem loyalty points, cryptocurrencies, and real-world products and services for as little as $0.25. Co-founded by Lin Dai and Jared Christopherson, TAP Network aims to enhance consumer engagement and profitability for its enterprise partners by providing rewarding opportunities for everyday consumers. The company is recognized as a pioneer in decentralized advertising, leveraging its platform to facilitate discounts and cashback on transactions.

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 based in New York that focuses on engaging Gen Z audiences, boasting over 60 million followers. Founded in 2015, it operates popular channels such as Daquan, known for its urban comedy and pop culture content, and So Satisfying, which specializes in ASMR and other niche formats. The company utilizes its proprietary data platform, Viral Lab, to optimize content curation, channel management, and audience growth. Additionally, IMGN Media collaborates with Fortune 500 brands through its Vertical Studios division, working on platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch to enhance brand engagement with younger viewers.

AuDIGENT

Series A in 2019
AuDIGENT is an audience intelligence platform that delivers actionable data, analytics, and insights to enhance the targeting and effectiveness of online and social video advertising. By enabling brands to discover and monitor key audiences, AuDIGENT helps optimize media performance and drive return on investment. The platform also empowers artists and social influencers by providing tools and technology to monetize their influence and engage with their fan base more effectively. With a presence in New York, Philadelphia, and London, AuDIGENT aims to create new revenue streams for influencers while improving advertising strategies for brands.

Artiphon

Seed Round in 2019
At Artiphon we’re designing new products to empower the next billion musicians. Our goal is to enable a world where everyone can be musical, where music is a universal element of our collective creative vocabulary. INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, our first two smart instruments, launched with record-setting success on Kickstarter thanks to thousands of people in over 70 countries. Both raised $1M+ in pre-orders, and the INSTRUMENT 1 was named a TIME Best Invention of the Year and a NAMM Best in Show. We are inspired by our incredible community of creators, relying on their insights and feedback as we evolve our products and create new ones. Dr. Mike Butera founded Artiphon in Nashville, Tennessee in 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies from Virginia Tech, has toured the country as a multi-instrumentalist, taught as a professor of sociology, and consulted globally on consumer electronics. Mike’s doctoral research in the phenomenology of listening laid the groundwork for Artiphon’s design philosophy and patents, and he frequently speaks on topics of music technology and augmented creativity. The Artiphon team is composed of designers, musicians, and engineers from groundbreaking companies including Space X, Blue Origin, Line 6, and Yamaha. Investors include Warner Music Group, Steve Case, TechNexus in partnership with Shure, and other industry leaders.

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.

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 transparency and accuracy in content licensing and management. Its advanced technology operates at significant speed and scale, facilitating transactions that were previously challenging. By simplifying the licensing process on a global scale, Pex enables digital platforms to make real-time decisions regarding content use. This innovation allows creators to confidently utilize copyrighted material while ensuring that rightsholders receive proper credit and compensation for their work. Pex is committed to building inclusive and equitable solutions that benefit all stakeholders in the digital content ecosystem.

Spinnin'​ Records

Acquisition in 2017
Spinnin'​ Records is an independent dance record label.

Songkick

Acquisition in 2017
Songkick is a ticketing vendor and online database of concerts for music enthusiasts. It offers concert discovery services for its users. Songkick provides services partnered with more than 500 artists, used by over 10 million monthly fans, and ticketing over 10,000 events worldwide each year. It was launched in 2007 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

X5 Music Group

Acquisition in 2016
X5 Music Group is a music company based in Stockholm, Sweden and in New York, USA, specialized in the digital music download market. X5 Music license music rights from select recording owners for sales and marketing of music products, customized by the X5 team for the digital marketplace. The X5 product portfolio currently contains 400 000 recordings, and over 11 000 digital albums in a wide range of genres. The products are marketed and sold via online music stores such as iTunes, Amazon, Google and Spotify on a global market.

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.

Parlophone Label Group

Acquisition in 2013
Parlophone Label Group operates as a record label. The Company represents musical acts and produces recordings from a variety of genres including jazz, pop, rock, novelty recordings, and voice recordings. Parlophone markets its recordings worldwide.

Lala

Series C in 2008
Lala is a hub for online music discovery and purchasing. Users can listen for free music, adding tracks to their playlist as they surf. members who download a plugin can turn Lala into an online music locker that syncs their desktop music libraries to their Lala account. Long uploads aren't necessary. If Lala already has the song in their library, they simply unlock the file to you online. It was announced by the New York Times on December 4, 2009, that 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!

Artistdirect

Venture Round in 2000
ARTISTdirect, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a digital media entertainment company in the United States. The company, through its MediaDefender subsidiary, is a provider of anti-piracy solutions in the Internet-piracy-protection (IPP) industry. Segments The company operates in three segments: Internet Piracy Prevention, Media, and E-Commerce. ARTISTdirect, Inc. was founded in 1996.
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