Investments (#)
Investments (USD)
Transactions
Recent transactions in the domain of music
| Company | Country | Funding round | Date | |
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Bandcamp Independent online store and music platform |
Acquisition |
3 Mar 2022 | |
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Corite Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed. |
Private Round USD 6,200,000 (USD 6,200,000) |
31 Jan 2022 | |
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Corite Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed. |
Private Round USD 6,200,000 (USD 6,200,000) |
31 Jan 2022 | |
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MeMusic Blockchain-based platform to provide an inclusive ecosystem through a multitude of services. |
N/A USD 8,600,000 (USD 8,600,000) |
2 Nov 2021 | |
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Melos Studio Platform for music-based NFTs. |
N/A USD 2,520,000 (USD 2,520,000) |
27 Oct 2021 | |
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Moda DAO Decentralised technology network & community dedicated to the adoption of Web3 in the music industry via NFTs, micro-licensing, DAO governance & DeFi. |
N/A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
19 Sep 2021 | |
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Audius Decentralized audio distribution, attribution, and monetization. |
N/A USD 5,000,000 (USD 5,000,000) |
16 Sep 2021 | |
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Service Scout Inc America’s full-service music and voice lessons provider. |
United States | Acquisition |
10 Sep 2021 |
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UnitedMasters Brooklyn-based distribution platform for musicians. |
United States | Series B USD 50,000,000 (USD 50,000,000) |
31 Mar 2021 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Acquisition |
1 Dec 2017 |
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DICE FM Ltd Live music discovery and mobile ticketing platform. |
United Kingdom | Series A USD 6,000,000 (USD 6,000,000) |
26 Aug 2016 |
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Jukedeck Ltd Automatic music writing software. |
United Kingdom | Venture GBP 2,000,000 (USD 2,000,000) |
7 Dec 2015 |
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Jukedeck Ltd Automatic music writing software. |
United Kingdom | Seed GBP 500,000 |
1 Sep 2014 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Jun 2012 |
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Reality Jockey Ltd Development of exciting new music formats. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
31 Dec 2011 |
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Napster Inc Music-swapping software company. |
United States | Acquisition |
3 Oct 2011 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Venture |
1 Oct 2011 |
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Chromatik Inc Music technology company redefining how people collaboratively practice, perform, and teach music. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jun 2011 |
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Miso Media Inc A software company focused on music educational software that makes learning an instrument fun and easy. |
United States | Seed |
20 Dec 2010 |
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Miso Media Inc A software company focused on music educational software that makes learning an instrument fun and easy. |
United States | Seed |
1 Dec 2010 |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Seed |
1 Jun 2010 | |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Seed |
1 May 2010 | |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Mar 2010 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Acquisition |
4 Dec 2009 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Series C |
1 Dec 2009 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Series D |
14 Oct 2009 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Venture |
1 Aug 2009 | |
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James Grant Group Ltd Provider of management and professional services to the sports, music and entertainment sectors. |
United Kingdom | N/A |
1 Aug 2009 |
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Spotify Technology SA |
Luxembourg | N/A |
1 Jul 2009 |
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BMG Rights Management GmbH |
Germany | N/A |
1 Jul 2009 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Series A |
1 Feb 2009 |
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Smash Haus Music Group |
Debt |
1 Jan 2009 | |
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Napster Inc Music-swapping software company. |
United States | Acquisition USD 121,000,000 (USD 121,000,000) |
15 Sep 2008 |
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Smule Inc Sonic technologies for distributed devices. |
United States | Seed |
1 Jan 2008 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Series C |
1 Jan 2008 |
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Sonicbids Corp Social Music Marketing™ platform. |
United States | Series A |
1 Aug 2007 |
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Mixaloo Inc Provider of a digital music library and software. |
United States | Seed |
1 Mar 2007 |
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Buzzmedia Inc Network of pop culture Internet properties. |
United States | Series B |
1 Jan 2007 |
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Anywhere.FM Cloud-based platform for uploading, playing and sharing music. |
Japan | Seed |
2007 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Seed |
1 Oct 2006 | |
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Baker & Taylor Corp Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jul 2006 |
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Workshoplive Inc Platform for online music lessons |
United States | Seed |
1 Jul 2006 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | N/A |
1 Feb 2006 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Oct 2005 |
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Sonos Inc Provider of multi-room digital music systems. |
United States | Venture |
1 Jan 2005 |
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LaLa Media Inc Provider of a revolutionary cloud-based hub for online music discovery and purchase. |
United States | Series A |
1 Jan 2005 |
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imeem Online music service company that gives fans instant access to almost any song they want, for free. |
Series A |
1 Sep 2004 | |
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Baker & Taylor Corp Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets. |
United States | N/A |
1 Jul 2003 |
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Immedia Broadcasting PLC Music strategies and personalised ‘streaming’ for retail businesses in order to improve their customers’ in-store experience. |
United Kingdom | Venture |
31 Dec 2002 |
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Shazam Entertainment Ltd Developer of mobile music recognition technology. |
United Kingdom | Seed |
1 Jul 2001 |
Companies
Best funded companies in music
Blockchain platform where artists get funding, distribution and marketing support from backers and share their revenues when music is streamed.
Decentralised technology network & community dedicated to the adoption of Web3 in the music industry via NFTs, micro-licensing, DAO governance & DeFi.
Industry leader in creating and licensing music and sound for traditional marketing communications.
Music technology company redefining how people collaboratively practice, perform, and teach music.
Provider of management and professional services to the sports, music and entertainment sectors.
State of the art acoustic technologies for medical and music applications.
Supplier of books, videos (DVDs/VHS) and music to both the institutional and retail markets.
Music strategies and personalised ‘streaming’ for retail businesses in order to improve their customers’ in-store experience.
A software company focused on music educational software that makes learning an instrument fun and easy.
Mobile software application company that connects commerce and creation while making digital music an art of promotion.
Digital record shop and music community for fans to listen to, discover, and directly support music they love.
International video music network that provides local artists with a platform to promote their talent on an international network.
Investors
Top investors in the domain of music
| Investor | Profile | Country | Investments | |
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ZBS Capital | Ukraine | 3 | |
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Redpoint Ventures | Venture capital capital firm that invests in startups across the seed, early and growth phases. | United States | 3 |
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Accel Partners & Co Inc | Early and growth stage venture capital firm. | United States | 3 |
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Providence Equity Partners LLC | Private equity firm focused on growth-oriented media, communications, education and technology companies throughout North America and Europe. | United States | 2 |
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Anthem Venture Partners | United States | 2 | |
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Cambridge Innovation Capital PLC | CIC was established with the support of the University of Cambridge (UC) to invest in high growth early-stage technology spinouts from UC and the area | United Kingdom | 2 |
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iFund | Venture capital investment initiative that funds innovators developing applications, services, and components for Apple’s iPhone and iPod touch | United States | 2 |
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Binance Labs | Blockchain technology incubator, focusing on pre-ICO projects and teams. | Hong Kong SAR China | 2 |
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Sequoia Capital Operations LLC | Venture capital firm. | United States | 2 |
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Arts Alliance Media (Digital) Ltd | United Kingdom | 2 | |
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Index Ventures LLP | United Kingdom | 2 | |
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Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers LLC | Venture capital firm. | United States | 2 |
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Hummer Winblad Venture Partners | American software and web focused venture capital firm based in San Francisco, California. | United States | 2 |
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Warner Music Group Inc | Provider of music publishing and recorded music services. | United States | 2 |
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Sutter Hill Ventures LP | Private equity firm based in Palo Alto, Clifornia. | United States | 2 |
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Parkwalk Advisors Ltd | Investor in university spin-offs. | United Kingdom | 2 |
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Western Technology Investment | Venture debt firm investing debt and equity capital in venture-backed technology, healthcare and clean technology companies. | United States | 2 |
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KPCB Digital Growth Fund LP [] | Venture capital fund with a focus on information technology | United States | 2 |
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NGC Ventures | Venture capital firm focused on investing in blockchain industry. | Singapore | 2 |
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Bertelsmann SE & Co KGaA | International media company (television, book and magazine publishing, media services and media clubs) | Germany | 1 |
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IDG Ventures SF | United States | 1 | |
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Dapper Labs Inc | The company behind CryptoKitties and the Flow blockchain as well as titles like NBA Top Shot. | Canada | 1 |
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BlueRun Ventures | Early stage venture capital firm focused on Internet, mobile and media opportunities | United States | 1 |
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Bain Capital Venture Partners LLC | Multi-stage, domain-focused venture fund with offices in the Bay Area, NYC, and Boston, the venture capital division within Bain Capital. | United States | 1 |
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KuCoin Labs | The investment and research arm of crypto exchange KuCoin. | 1 | |
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Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP | United States | 1 | |
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Soma Ventures | United States | 1 | |
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Institutional Venture Partners | US-based venture capital investment firm focusing on later-stage companies and growth equity investments. | United States | 1 |
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Ranch Ventures | United States | 1 | |
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Greycroft Partners LLC | Venture capital partnership formed to invest in promising digital media companies, including both business and consumer-focused ventures | United States | 1 |
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Coin98 Ventures | 1 | ||
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White Star Capital | Global multi-stage technology investment platform that invests in exceptional entrepreneurs building ambitious, international businesses. | 1 | |
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Grotech Capital Group | United States | 1 | |
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a16zcrypto | The blockchain-focused investment arm of Andreessen Horowitz. | United States | 1 |
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Outpost Ventures | 1 | ||
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Multicoin Capital | Thesis-driven investment firm that invests in cryptocurrencies, tokens, and blockchain companies. | United States | 1 |
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Ignition Partners LLC | Venture-capital firm founded by former employees of Microsoft and McCaw Cellular. | United States | 1 |
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Dutch Crypto Investors | Blockchain focused investmennt entity. | Netherlands | 1 |
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Bessemer Venture Partners | Early stage venture capital firm. | United States | 1 |
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G Squared Equity Management LLC | Global growth stage venture capital firm. | United States | 1 |
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Acacia Capital Partners Ltd | United Kingdom | 1 | |
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Double Peak Group | Family office focused on investments in the digital asset and blockchain space. | 1 | |
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Seaport Capital LLC | Private equity firm | United States | 1 |
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Thomas H Lee Partners | Private equity firm Investing in middle market growth companies across financial technology, services, healthcare, technology, and business solutions. | United States | 1 |
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Shima Capital Management LLC | Global investment fund focused on supporting cutting edge blockchain startups. | United States | 1 |
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Kima Ventures | French-based venture capital fund that focuses on strategic investments in early stage technology companies around the world. | France | 1 |
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Crowdcube Capital Ltd | Investment crowdfunding platform. | United Kingdom | 1 |
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Zurich Capital LLP | Zurich Capital is a premier provider of seed and early stage capital for technology firms, with a special competence in co-founding and buildin | United Kingdom | 1 |
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Intersouth Partners | Venture capital firm based in Durham, North Carolina. | United States | 1 |
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Focus Ventures | Venture capital firm focused on software, communications, and semiconductor companies. | United States | 1 |
Acquirers
Top acquirers in the domain of music
| Investor | Profile | Country | Acquisitions | |
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Microsoft Corp | Software company focused on computing through its various product divisions. | United States | 2 |
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Apple Inc | Designer and manufacturer of consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. | United States | 2 |
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AOL Inc | A web services company which offers online content, products, and services to consumers, publishers, and advertisers. | United States | 1 |
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Epic Games | United States | 1 | |
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Brocade Communications Systems Inc | High performance Fiber Channel switches for storage area networks. | United States | 1 |
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Best Buy Co Inc | Specialty retailer in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. | United States | 1 |
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Viacom Inc | United States | 1 |