AmplifyX
Pre Seed Round in 2021
AmplifyX is a financial services company that runs a digital marketplace for musicians to raise money and monetize their work. The platform allows artists to offer limited-edition digital items such as artwork, audio, and video to fans, enabling revenue generation and closer fan engagement. By focusing on crowdfunding and alternative investment approaches, AmplifyX aims to broaden access to capital for musicians and diversify their income streams beyond traditional channels.
Seven Seas Music
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
Seven Seas Music is a global music discovery platform that enables users to explore and share authentic music from around the world. It facilitates international music licensing for media producers by addressing various associated challenges.
Green Room
Non Equity Assistance in 2021
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.
Aurign
Pre Seed Round in 2021
Aurign creates and files split sheets for every song it creates, securing personal, publishing, and equity information for all owners in a song. They give all music artists and publishers transparency, security, and publishing.
Thematic
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
Thematic, Inc. operates a music licensing platform that facilitates a collaborative marketplace for music artists and content creators. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Culver City, California, Thematic connects digital content creators with both established and emerging musicians, allowing them to discover and utilize music for their projects. The platform ensures that content creators can feature songs in their online videos without concerns about copyright infringement, fostering a supportive environment for both artists and creators. Through its services, Thematic aims to empower music artists and enhance the creative process for content creators across various digital platforms.
Sunhouse
Seed Round in 2020
Sunhouse develops artificial intelligence powered music technology that expands creative options in live performance, studio recording, and composition. The company combines sensors, signal processing, and software to let drumming control electronic sounds such as samples, synths, and effects, enabling drummers to manipulate electronics with their sticks. Its Sensory Percussion system is the first product and has been adopted by musicians worldwide to broaden sonic possibilities and reinvigorate performances.
Givesong
Non Equity Assistance in 2020
GiveSong is a charity platform that enables musicians to contribute while still earning money from their work. Their artists collaborate with charities to generate premium-priced material that benefits the organizations.
Jazzdaq
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Jazzdaq is a music app that fosters a unique, interactive experience for music enthusiasts, akin to fantasy football but for music. It operates a music discovery platform that incorporates user-generated playlists, social media integration, and a points system to reward users, thereby encouraging friendly competition and the discovery of new music. Additionally, Jazzdaq aims to bridge the gap between tech and music entrepreneurs, offering a platform that facilitates a novel, direct connection between artists and their audience.
Raxplay
Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Raxplay is a virtual reality music venue. It enables music artists to perform live in virtual reality.
BackBeat Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2019
BackBeat Technologies specializes in developing wearable devices and mobile applications aimed at enhancing the practice experience for bass guitarists. Their flagship product is a portable, wearable subwoofer and practice amp that allows users to physically feel the low notes they play. This innovative combination of hardware and software provides bassists, especially beginners and hobbyists, with a more engaging and immersive practice experience compared to traditional methods. The accompanying mobile app offers guidance and support, making the learning process more interactive and effective.
Ambii
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ambii provides affordable licensed music to all businesses in the country. A majority of businesses illegally stream unlicensed music in their stores using personal Spotify or Pandora accounts. These businesses are risking litigation, crippling fines, and legal fees. Ambii is the only free option for businesses to play popular, licensed music in their stores. Ambii will leverage the scale that comes with being free to build an AI driven solutions that helps businesses understand what type of music drives sales.
CrowdFreak
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Founded in 2017, CrowdFreak is a platform that connects musicians with performance opportunities worldwide. It facilitates artist discovery through music distribution on major streaming services, social media marketing, and artist development programs.
OSMIX MUSIC
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
OSMix is an automated audio mixing and mastering software platform. They offer services for music production, audio production, digital audio, audio engineering, post-production audio, audio mixing, audio mastering, music mixing, and music mastering.
Dose.fm
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Dose.fm is a radio streaming service that caters to commuters who use ride-sharing services. It creates a method for a group to learn about music. While clients are driving, they make money from the commercials they deliver and promote artists. Some of the newest new releases, broadcasters, and local news and sports are all located there.
LÜM
Non Equity Assistance in 2018
LÜM, based in Madison, Wisconsin, operates a social music streaming application that connects emerging artists with fans and music curators. Its platform, also called LÜM, allows artists to build their brand, connect with fans, and earn support through a virtual gifting system. Fans can discover new music, customize their library, share finds, and earn rewards for supporting top artists. Curators can gather followers, create playlists, and share their discoveries with the LÜM community. The company also sells branded merchandise online. LÜM is set to integrate blockchain technology and NFTs, aiming to launch NFT Access Passes with over 10,000 artists, providing an easy entry point for the music industry into blockchain and the metaverse.
Studioso
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Studioso is a music education platform designed to connect music teachers with their students, enhancing the learning experience in music education. The platform facilitates effective communication between teachers and students by allowing educators to assign practice objectives and track progress in real-time. This feature motivates students and helps optimize their learning journey, making it easier for them to develop their musical skills. By focusing on the integration of technology in music education, Studioso aims to improve the overall progress of students while providing a supportive environment for both teachers and learners.
Booklive
Pre Seed Round in 2017
BookLive is a live musician service that provides the perfect live music for weddings, parties, corporate events, and more. they hand-pick the highest quality musicians through a rigorous audition process, and curate them into the perfect ensemble to match your event.
Pianu
Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Pianu is a company that specializes in developing a web-based piano learning platform designed to enhance the educational experience for users. The software connects to MIDI keyboards and utilizes interactive technology to gamify piano lessons. By providing real-time instructions on which keys to press and the duration of each press, Pianu aims to create an engaging and effective learning environment for aspiring pianists. This innovative approach combines traditional music education with modern technology, making it accessible and enjoyable for learners of all ages.