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.
AFRICORI is a prominent pan-African digital music distributor headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company offers a comprehensive range of services including digital distribution, label services, synch licensing, and publishing for artists, songwriters, labels, and music rights holders across the continent. With offices in London and a presence in several African countries such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and Rwanda, AFRICORI specializes in helping African artists promote their music globally. Additionally, the company provides marketing, analytics, video monetization, artist development, rights management, and artist booking services, contributing to the growth and visibility of African music in the international market.
Tempo Music Investments
Acquisition in 2025
Tempo Music is an alternative investment platform focused on acquiring premium music rights, with a mission to generate attractive non-correlated returns through investments in music royalties and copyrights. The company operates a proprietary platform that collaborates with industry partners across North America, aiming to support and empower the creative ecosystem. Tempo Music combines a disciplined investment approach, guided by both artistic and financial insights, to deliver strong financial performance while fostering the growth of creative talent. As an affiliate of Providence Equity Partners, Tempo is backed by a diversified asset manager, enhancing its capacity to invest in and build value around the music industry.
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.
OP3N
Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp that integrates communication, connection, and commerce within a unified interface, facilitating on-chain interactions. The company aims to foster a more decentralized and democratized creator economy by consolidating essential tools for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens. OP3N's leadership team, which includes media executive Jaeson Ma and development executive Eric Tu, brings extensive experience from the entertainment, gaming, and technology sectors. The company is committed to creating community-driven entertainment experiences and has established partnerships for various projects, including collaborations with Tokyo fashion label AMBUSH, an intergalactic children's book by Grimes, and a musical film with Simon Fuller. OP3N is headquartered in Los Angeles and focuses on empowering artists to directly engage with their fans through token-gated access, all within a Web3 framework.
Beepr
Seed Round in 2023
Beepr is a notification platform focused on delivering real-time music alerts that foster communities of shared interests among fans. The platform enables users to opt-in to receive push notifications concerning music from their favorite artists. It offers alerts on new releases and exclusive information, allowing customers to quickly stream new songs on their preferred streaming services as soon as they are available. By connecting fans with timely updates, Beepr enhances the music listening experience and promotes engagement within the music community.
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 connect music lovers by helping them find friends and activities based on their musical preferences. The app analyzes users' listening habits from popular platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, allowing individuals to discover compatible users in their area. Beatmatch facilitates real-life meetups by offering recommendations for concerts, parties, and music festivals, enabling users to see who else is interested in attending these events. Additionally, users can purchase tickets directly through the app, enhancing their experience of engaging with the music community.
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.
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 content creators on YouTube in legally using commercial music. It provides access to music from established labels for licensing on social media platforms, allowing creators to incorporate their preferred tracks without the risk of copyright claims that could jeopardize their advertisement revenue. By facilitating the legal use of music, Lickd ensures that both content creators and the music industry are fairly compensated for their work, supporting professional and semi-professional creators in their endeavors.
12Tone Music
Acquisition in 2021
12Tone Music is an independent record label founded by Doug Morris, dedicated to the development of artists. The label focuses on providing comprehensive support to musicians, which includes video production, music releases, and tour management. By prioritizing artist development, 12Tone Music aims to cultivate talent and foster successful careers for music artists, as well as collaborating with label partners and producers in the industry.
Boomy
Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, established in 2018 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in generative music technology. The company's application allows users to create original songs using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for traditional music-making skills or experience. In addition to song creation, Boomy provides users with the ability to release and distribute their music across major streaming platforms and digital retailers worldwide. Users can also earn royalties when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby enabling a new generation of creators to monetize their musical endeavors.
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, established in 2018 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, specializes in generative music technology. The company's application allows users to create original songs using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for traditional music-making skills or experience. In addition to song creation, Boomy provides users with the ability to release and distribute their music across major streaming platforms and digital retailers worldwide. Users can also earn royalties when their songs are streamed on services like Spotify, TikTok, and YouTube, thereby enabling a new generation of creators to monetize their musical endeavors.
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 specializes in designing and manufacturing innovative musical instruments aimed at making musical expression accessible to everyone. The company’s flagship products, the INSTRUMENT 1 and Orba, have achieved significant success, raising over $1 million in pre-orders on Kickstarter and garnering accolades such as TIME Best Invention of the Year. These smart instruments allow users to create music through intuitive gestures like tapping, sliding, and waving, and can seamlessly switch between various instrument sounds, including guitar, violin, piano, and drums. The founder, Dr. Mike Butera, holds a Ph.D. in Sound Studies and has a background as a multi-instrumentalist and educator, which informs Artiphon's design philosophy. The team consists of professionals from notable companies such as SpaceX and Yamaha, and the company has garnered investment from industry leaders, including Warner Music Group and TechNexus. Artiphon aims to empower a new generation of musicians by fostering creativity and community through its products.
Sodatone
Acquisition in 2018
Sodatone is a data analytics and visualization platform based in Toronto, Canada, founded in 2016. As a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, it serves the music industry by offering comprehensive tools to track streaming, social media, touring, chart performance, and playlist data. The platform is utilized by influential music professionals to identify emerging talent and monitor critical insights related to their artists. By combining various data sources, Sodatone helps users discover unsigned artists with dedicated fan bases and assess the potential of songs in broader markets. Additionally, it provides valuable insights into audience reactions to new releases from established artists, enhancing strategic decision-making within the music industry.
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 that allows users to explore and enjoy music through a library of 150,000 high-quality playlists. The platform features editorially curated content, enabling users to browse music by genre or mood. Additionally, 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 easily find and enjoy music tailored to their preferences, making it accessible 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!
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.
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