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)

Past deals in Music

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.

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.

Magneton Music Group

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

300 Ent

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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