Rap Tech
Venture Round in 2019
Rap Tech Studios, founded in 2018 and based in London, England, is a company that focuses on empowering individuals to pursue their musical passions through its innovative mobile application. The app is designed to revolutionize the rap music experience by providing users with a built-in recording studio that allows them to create, produce, and mix music seamlessly. It features tools for laying down beats and smacking tracks, enabling users to share their musical creations with friends and family. By combining user-friendly technology with creative capabilities, Rap Tech Studios aims to enhance the way aspiring musicians engage with rap music.
Bquate Music
Angel Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Bquate Music operates an online platform that empowers artists, songwriters, managers, labels, and publishers to manage their music, content, royalties, and data globally. Its suite of services includes global royalty collection, distribution, video monetization, publishing administration, business intelligence, and real-time data analytics.
BattleMe - Hip Hop Community and Rap Studio
Venture Round in 2017
BattleMe is an Android/IOS mobile app for hip-hop fans. We’ve reached 1,800,000 downloads with only a $5,000 marketing budget.
It allows users to record raps, hold rap battles with friends or strangers and share it via Facebook or Instagram.
BattleMe also features Rap Contests where users can win exposure and valuable prizes.
Key Features:
- Rap Studio - Users record a track or a video freestyle over beat, mix and master the recording and share it with the world.
- BattleMe Radio - Everyone has an equal chance of radio play. Rotation is governed by an algorithm which is based on your popularity and activity.
- Rap Contests - We give a topic, and users record tracks and submit it to the tournament. Once the voting period begins, other users vote for those who killed it.
- News Feed - Allows users to keep up with the artists that they follow, discover new content, and stay up to date with the latest rap news.
- Rap Profile - Every user can showcase their hottest rap songs and battles, links to social media accounts and cool stats on the apps (views, followers, battles won, contests won and more).
Pzizz - Sleep, Nap, Focus
Seed Round in 2016
Pzizz Ltd. is a London-based company that specializes in a mobile application designed to enhance sleep and napping experiences. The app employs a unique blend of music, voiceovers, and sound effects, incorporating psychoacoustic principles and clinical sleep interventions to create "dreamscapes" that help users relax and fall asleep efficiently. Key features include customizable sleep duration, volume settings, offline mode, and a personalized listening experience that evolves over time to maintain effectiveness. Pzizz also offers a focus module to assist users in improving productivity. Launched in 1999, the app has garnered positive reviews from notable individuals and has been featured in various prominent media outlets, underscoring its effectiveness in promoting restful sleep without side effects.
Netshow.me
Convertible Note in 2015
Netshow.me is an internet startup that offers an online stage where entertainers, including musicians and comedians are able to earn money by broadcasting their live performances. It also enables fans to interact with their favorite artists.
Many artists, including Fresno, Wanessa Camargo, Luiza Possi, Eduardo Sterblitch, PC Siqueira, and Cone Crew Diretoria have performed on Netshow.me.
Netshow.me was launched in October 2013 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Humm is a live streaming service that offers users the experience of live music from the comfort of their own homes. Focusing on indie-pop, indie-rock, and electronica, Humm streams concerts and gigs primarily from the UK and Spain, with plans to expand further. The platform provides high-definition video and superior sound quality, allowing fans to enjoy live performances without the challenges often associated with attending concerts in person. Additionally, Humm features a music streaming application that enables users to create and manage personal playlists while also accessing a live tailored radio service. By fostering an online community, Humm connects music enthusiasts, providing a unique and immersive way to experience live music.
Netshow.me is an internet startup that offers an online stage where entertainers, including musicians and comedians are able to earn money by broadcasting their live performances. It also enables fans to interact with their favorite artists.
Many artists, including Fresno, Wanessa Camargo, Luiza Possi, Eduardo Sterblitch, PC Siqueira, and Cone Crew Diretoria have performed on Netshow.me.
Netshow.me was launched in October 2013 and is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Rushmore.fm
Seed Round in 2014
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
MusicAll is a technology-driven platform designed to connect artists, composers, and music producers with advertising agencies and audiovisual producers seeking quality music for various projects, including advertising campaigns, films, and television shows. The platform simplifies the process of finding suitable music content, allowing users to efficiently search for the right talent from anywhere in the world. By facilitating these connections, MusicAll not only helps clients source the music they need but also provides musicians with new marketing opportunities and insights into emerging trends in content monetization. Through its innovative approach, MusicAll aims to enhance collaboration within the music industry and streamline the search for musical talent.
Karaoke Smart
Grant in 2014
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Humm is a live streaming service that offers users the experience of live music from the comfort of their own homes. Focusing on indie-pop, indie-rock, and electronica, Humm streams concerts and gigs primarily from the UK and Spain, with plans to expand further. The platform provides high-definition video and superior sound quality, allowing fans to enjoy live performances without the challenges often associated with attending concerts in person. Additionally, Humm features a music streaming application that enables users to create and manage personal playlists while also accessing a live tailored radio service. By fostering an online community, Humm connects music enthusiasts, providing a unique and immersive way to experience live music.
Bquate Music
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, Bquate Music operates an online platform that empowers artists, songwriters, managers, labels, and publishers to manage their music, content, royalties, and data globally. Its suite of services includes global royalty collection, distribution, video monetization, publishing administration, business intelligence, and real-time data analytics.
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Plei is a mobile application and website that allow its users to listen to Latin music through their devices.
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Karaoke Smart
Grant in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Karaoke Smart
Convertible Note in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Plei
Convertible Note in 2013
Plei is a mobile application and website that allow its users to listen to Latin music through their devices.
MusicAll
Seed Round in 2013
MusicAll is a technology-driven platform designed to connect artists, composers, and music producers with advertising agencies and audiovisual producers seeking quality music for various projects, including advertising campaigns, films, and television shows. The platform simplifies the process of finding suitable music content, allowing users to efficiently search for the right talent from anywhere in the world. By facilitating these connections, MusicAll not only helps clients source the music they need but also provides musicians with new marketing opportunities and insights into emerging trends in content monetization. Through its innovative approach, MusicAll aims to enhance collaboration within the music industry and streamline the search for musical talent.
Songdrop
Seed Round in 2013
Songdrop is an online music platform that allows users to save and organize music they stream from various sources, including blogs, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Through its unique bookmarklet, known as the DropIt Button, users can easily compile their favorite tracks into personalized mixes. These mixes can be accessed at any time without the need for an account, providing a convenient way to enjoy music across the internet. By serving as a universal player, Songdrop consolidates a wide array of music into one accessible location, enabling users to create and play playlists of their preferred songs and videos whenever they wish.
Mindscore is a music composition platform based in Santiago, Chile, designed for both amateur and professional musicians. The company offers a cross-platform application that includes a variety of tools for users to create, organize, and share music scores with friends or bandmates. Mindscore facilitates collaboration in music composition by providing a mobile recording studio, allowing users to create music through voice recordings, instrument inputs, or virtual instruments. This innovative approach aims to enhance the music-making experience and streamline the creative process for musicians.
Bandtastic
Seed Round in 2013
Bandtastic is a Mexico City-based web platform that operates as a social network and crowdfunding site for music bands. Founded in 2011, it allows fans to vote for their favorite bands to perform in their cities, thereby expressing demand for specific artists. Bands can engage with their audience through the platform, while promoters utilize the data gathered from fan votes to recognize demand and facilitate ticket sales for concerts. This model not only enhances the concert experience for fans but also helps bands and promoters better connect and collaborate in the music industry.
Rushmore.fm
Seed Round in 2012
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Mindscore
Seed Round in 2012
Mindscore is a music composition platform based in Santiago, Chile, designed for both amateur and professional musicians. The company offers a cross-platform application that includes a variety of tools for users to create, organize, and share music scores with friends or bandmates. Mindscore facilitates collaboration in music composition by providing a mobile recording studio, allowing users to create music through voice recordings, instrument inputs, or virtual instruments. This innovative approach aims to enhance the music-making experience and streamline the creative process for musicians.
myband.is
Seed Round in 2012
Myband.is is a company based in Bogota, Distrito Especial, that provides website creation services specifically tailored for independent musicians. Founded by Lucho Molina, the platform allows users to design custom webpages that automatically update with content from their social media profiles. This service enables musicians to establish a professional online presence without the need for extensive technical skills, facilitating a seamless way to showcase their work and connect with fans.
Mindscore is a music composition platform based in Santiago, Chile, designed for both amateur and professional musicians. The company offers a cross-platform application that includes a variety of tools for users to create, organize, and share music scores with friends or bandmates. Mindscore facilitates collaboration in music composition by providing a mobile recording studio, allowing users to create music through voice recordings, instrument inputs, or virtual instruments. This innovative approach aims to enhance the music-making experience and streamline the creative process for musicians.
Bandtastic
Seed Round in 2011
Bandtastic is a Mexico City-based web platform that operates as a social network and crowdfunding site for music bands. Founded in 2011, it allows fans to vote for their favorite bands to perform in their cities, thereby expressing demand for specific artists. Bands can engage with their audience through the platform, while promoters utilize the data gathered from fan votes to recognize demand and facilitate ticket sales for concerts. This model not only enhances the concert experience for fans but also helps bands and promoters better connect and collaborate in the music industry.
Yimup is an online platform based in Bogota, Colombia, that supports emerging artists in creating and sharing their work. Founded by Bernardo Franco, the platform provides cloud-based services specifically designed for managing musical concerts and facilitating the establishment of online music businesses for artists. Yimup enables musicians to efficiently manage their digital marketing efforts, offering a secure and cost-effective solution for promoting their music and engaging with audiences.