Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is a prominent music company engaged in recorded music, music publishing, and artist services. It boasts a diverse roster that includes both emerging talents and legendary artists, and operates some of the industry's most recognized record labels, such as Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records. Warner Music International extends its reach through numerous international affiliates and licensees across over 50 countries. Additionally, Warner/Chappell Music, a major player in music publishing, represents more than 150,000 songwriters and composers, many of whom are affiliated with Warner as recording artists, while others belong to different labels. The company's revenues are primarily generated from its recorded music segment, supported by a robust publishing business.

Stephen F. Cooper

Member of the Finance Committee, CEO and Board Member

Tiago Teixeira Correia

Investor

Carletta Higginson

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer

Lachie Rutherford

President

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Authentic Artists

Venture Round in 2022
Machine art, by humans.

NAL Media - Brij

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Nal media provides workforce development services for media. They also provide networking space and internal workforce development tool services. Additionally, they also provide entertainment services.

KEIPhone

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Provider of smartphones and solar chargers intended to close the gender gap in internet access throughout African countries. The company products offer content available in the local language via video, IVR, web, SMS, and evaluate knowledge retention and deepen client information and detailed client data for tailored and targeted advertising, enabling women to connect and empower and improve their lives.

Green Room

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Developer of business and tour management software intended for touring entertainers. The company's software offers an all-in-one, mobile solution for event scheduling, coordination and finance tracking, enabling local venues and independent artists to save time as well as stay compliant while managing gig payments.

Rad

Venture Round in 2022
Rad operates a global network focused on virtual reality, 360 video, and immersive experiences, catering to the growing demand for innovative content consumption. Through its platform, Rad delivers a diverse range of programming, including eSports, music, comedy, and sports, appealing particularly to Millennial and Gen Z audiences. The service stands out by offering a variety of viewing formats such as 2D, 3D, 4K, live, and immersive VR content. Additionally, Rad incorporates blockchain technology and peer-to-peer networking, enabling viewers to earn rewards points and engage with the community. This unique combination positions Rad as a hub for next-generation viewers seeking edgy and interactive entertainment.

Altered State Machine

Seed Round in 2022
Altered State Machine, aims to be a platform and protocol which any developer can build on it; can create, own, and compete with AI-based agents (bots) and upgrade and train their AI, buy, and sell them as NFTs. This will bring an evolution for NFTS.

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.

Solace Vision

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Solace Vision is a software platform focused on improving mental health through the use of Virtual Reality therapy treatments for conditions such as phobias, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In addition, the company has developed an artificial intelligence assistant that enhances game building by utilizing natural language processing. This toolkit effectively connects artificial intelligence and machine learning with game development engines, allowing creators to efficiently craft virtual environments from the ground up. By combining these innovative technologies, Solace Vision aims to provide comprehensive solutions for both mental health treatment and immersive game creation.

Solace Vision

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Solace Vision is a software platform focused on improving mental health through the use of Virtual Reality therapy treatments for conditions such as phobias, anxiety, depression, and PTSD. In addition, the company has developed an artificial intelligence assistant that enhances game building by utilizing natural language processing. This toolkit effectively connects artificial intelligence and machine learning with game development engines, allowing creators to efficiently craft virtual environments from the ground up. By combining these innovative technologies, Solace Vision aims to provide comprehensive solutions for both mental health treatment and immersive game creation.

Forte

Series B in 2021
Forte is building economic technology for games. Its platform enables the emergence of community economics, a system where the interests of game developers and players are aligned, leading to healthier, sustainable game communities. The team is composed of longtime industry members (Unity, ngmoco, Riot Games, Electronic Arts, Sony, and Rockstar Games, among others), and is currently working with over 20 acclaimed game developers from across the industry to reimagine the economics of games. www.forte.io

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.

Supersocial

Seed Round in 2021
Supersocial, Inc. owns and operates an indie games studio focused on creating games for the metaverse. The company was founded in 2020 and is based in Brooklyn, New York.

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.

Fave

Seed Round in 2021
Fave is a social platform dedicated to superfans enabling them to create immersive video content, connect and bond with like-minded fans, compete in fun challenges, exchange both physical and virtual goods in a fan-driven marketplace, and rack up points throughout it all to prove their top fan status, gain recognition in the fandom, and earn exclusive rewards around the artists and creators they love. They also partner with the creators to finally allow them to monetize their fans' activity directly.

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.

Tier One Entertainment

Seed Round in 2021
Tier One Entertainment, established in 2017 by esports veteran Tryke Gutierrez, gaming celebrity Alodia Gosiengfiao, and entrepreneur Brian Lim, operates as a gaming and esports talent agency in Southeast Asia. The company focuses on enhancing the esports ecosystem by nurturing gaming talents, particularly streamers and professional teams. By leveraging their extensive experience, Tier One aims to connect esports gamers with brands, thereby facilitating revenue generation and promoting the growth of the esports industry in the region. Their mission is to transform local talents into gaming superstars while fostering a vibrant community around competitive gaming.

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.

Overwolf

Series C in 2021
Overwolf Ltd., founded in 2010 and based in Tel-Aviv, Israel, offers a software platform that empowers third-party developers to create in-game applications using HTML and JavaScript. The platform provides flexible APIs, custom in-game overlays, and monetization options through ads, facilitating the development of tools that enhance gaming experiences. Overwolf collaborates with a variety of partners, including major companies like Intel, NVIDIA, and Riot Games, to support developers in unlocking new features for games. By integrating social media tools, Overwolf enables gamers to share their experiences and connect with friends while playing, ultimately aiming to deliver value to every gamer in every game.

Artie

Seed Round in 2021
Artie Inc. operates a mobile gaming platform that allows users to share and play games instantly within popular social applications such as Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube, and Twitter, without requiring additional app downloads or integration. Founded in 2018 and based in Los Angeles, Artie's technology enables high-quality, Unity-made games to be streamed from the cloud, bypassing traditional app stores and their associated fees. The platform enhances user engagement with next-gen features such as voice, texting, and camera input, fostering deeper interaction between players and games. Artie's team comprises professionals from notable companies like Activision/Blizzard, Disney, and Facebook, contributing expertise in AI, engineering, and interactive storytelling. The company has attracted investment from prominent figures and firms, including Scooter Braun and Warner Music Group, highlighting its innovative approach to mobile gaming and distribution.

Rotana.net

Corporate Round in 2021
We developed a range of landmark media offerings across a spectrum of disciplines including Broadcast, Film, Music, Digital and Media Services. This has earned us the dominant position in the media marketplace, with the largest market share and widest ownership of content and rights.

Esports Players League

Seed Round in 2021
Esports Players League is a global esports tournament and media network that is developing an integrated and open ecosystem for tournaments, media, brands, publishers, teams and players with a focus on community and digital interactivity.

Roblox

Series H in 2021
Roblox is an online gaming and entertainment platform that enables users to create and share immersive digital experiences. Founded in 2004 by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, and headquartered in San Mateo, California, Roblox allows players to imagine, create, and interact within a vast array of 3D environments designed by a global community of developers using Roblox Studio. The platform attracts millions of users daily, particularly those under 18, who engage in play, learning, and socialization. Its popularity is largely fueled by word-of-mouth recommendations, reflecting the strong community-driven nature of the platform. With multiple office locations, Roblox continues to evolve as a hub for creativity and connection among players worldwide.

Tap Network

Series A in 2020
TAP Network Services, LLC operates a rewards-as-a-service marketplace that provides consumer rewards through a software platform connecting users with brands and merchants. Founded in 2010 and based in New York, the company offers a Micro-Redemption Marketplace featuring over 250,000 redemption options across retail, entertainment, travel, hospitality, and wellness, allowing users to redeem points for purchases starting at just $0.25. TAP Network supports enterprise rewards programs across various sectors, including entertainment and banking, and has over 100 million users globally. The company aims to enhance consumer engagement and profitability for its enterprise partners while enabling users to redeem loyalty points, cryptocurrencies, and real-world products and services from major brands. TAP Network has established a strategic partnership with Brave Software to further its mission of delivering rewarding opportunities to consumers.

Strangeloop Studios

Seed Round in 2020
Strangeloop Studios LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, specializes in visual content services, including concert visuals, music videos, and narrative forms. Established by Ian Simon and David Wexler, both with significant music industry backgrounds, the studio has created content for high-profile artists such as David Gilmour, The Weeknd, and Billie Eilish. They have produced visuals for notable events like the Apple Music Awards and have worked on music videos for artists including Skrillex & Boys Noize and Earthgang. In 2019, the studio began focusing on original content production, particularly the creation of virtual artists and 3D characters for collaboration with musicians and visual artists. Selected for Techstars Music's Class of 2020, Strangeloop Studios aims to evolve into a major production studio for virtual artists, emphasizing their motto, "ART WITHOUT EGO," which reflects their commitment to innovative storytelling and fan engagement through digital narratives.

IMGN Media

Acquisition in 2020
IMGN Media is a tech-media company that specializes in producing and programming social content tailored for Gen Z audiences. Established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, the company operates a portfolio of 14 distinct media brands, including Daquan, TryHard, and So Satisfying, collectively reaching over 40 million followers. IMGN Media has developed Viral Lab, a proprietary in-house data platform that supports its editorial team in scaling content curation, managing channels, and fostering audience growth. The company also has a research and development presence in Tel Aviv and receives backing from venture capitalists and angel investors.

Audigent

Series A in 2019
Audigent is an audience intelligence platform that specializes in providing brands with actionable data, analytics, and insights to enhance the targeting and effectiveness of online, mobile, and social video advertisements. By enabling brands to discover and monitor key audiences, Audigent helps optimize media performance and improve return on investment. Additionally, the platform supports artists and social influencers by offering tools and technology to monetize their influence and engage with their fan base effectively. With teams based in New York, Philadelphia, and London, Audigent focuses on creating strategies that drive advertising success and open new revenue opportunities for influencers.

CryptoKitties

Series B in 2019
CryptoKitties is a mobile game that enables users to collect and breed virtual cats on the blockchain. The collectible, breedable, and adorable CryptoKitties aim to make blockchain technology accessible to everyday consumers by putting a furry face on the concept of digital collectibles. With each CryptoKitties unique 256-bit genome empower nearly 4-billion potential genetic combinations.

Dapper Labs

Series A in 2019
Dapper Labs Inc., based in Vancouver, Canada, is a developer of blockchain-based video games and digital collectibles. Founded in 2018, the company is known for its consumer-focused Flow blockchain platform, which supports the creation and distribution of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and other digital assets. Dapper Labs aims to enhance digital engagement by allowing fans to interact with their favorite brands in innovative ways. Through its platform, users can securely track ownership of unique digital items while also having the opportunity to create their own content. This approach not only entertains but also fosters a decentralized environment where value is placed on digital collectibles and user-generated creations.

LANDR

Series B in 2019
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Anything World

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Anything World Limited is a London-based company that has developed a software platform for creating virtual 3D worlds in real-time. Founded in 2018, the platform allows users to generate interactive environments using voice and text commands. Its notable products include Rabbids Playground, an augmented reality application that simulates pet-like creatures in real-world settings, and Speak To Anything, which enables users to interact with any imagined creature through conversation. The platform leverages publicly available 3D assets and employs machine learning to animate these assets, enhancing user engagement and creativity. With a focus on scalability and reliability, Anything World Limited has gained the trust of notable entities such as Ubisoft and Techstars, ensuring a robust user experience.

Chocolate City Group

Corporate Round in 2019
Operator of a music record label agency intended to offer music production services. The company provides music licensing services, and brand partnership opportunities, enabling artists to receive the support of the company's distribution and artist services.

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.

EMP Merchandising

Acquisition in 2018
EMP Merchandising is a mobile app developer company and developed an app EMP Magazine. This app is designed for both iPad and iPhone. Require iOs 3.0 or later.

UPROXX

Acquisition in 2018
UPROXX is a digital media company founded in 2008, based in the United States, that focuses on bridging web culture with traditional entertainment. It operates an online platform that fosters community discussions and provides editorial and video content. UPROXX covers a range of subjects including entertainment, music, sports, and current events, appealing primarily to young male audiences. Its flagship site, Uproxx.com, features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, which explore various aspects of culture and humanity. Furthermore, UPROXX facilitates live Q&A sessions for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences about their latest projects. Through its innovative storytelling and digital video production, UPROXX seeks to impact culture and highlight stories often overlooked by mainstream media.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in an audio-based fitness application providing personalized training sessions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, and yoga, all delivered through a format that pairs expert trainer guidance with motivating music. This approach allows users to engage in fitness activities whenever and wherever they choose, enhancing their ability to achieve personal fitness goals. Aaptiv has garnered over 230,000 paying members who have collectively completed more than 20 million classes since the platform's inception. In addition to its mobile application, Aaptiv also sells fitness apparel and accessories online, further expanding its presence in the fitness industry.

Aaptiv

Series C in 2018
Aaptiv Inc. is a digital health company that specializes in an audio-based fitness application providing personalized training sessions. Founded in 2014 and based in New York, the company offers a diverse range of workouts, including running, indoor cycling, and yoga, all delivered through a format that pairs expert trainer guidance with motivating music. This approach allows users to engage in fitness activities whenever and wherever they choose, enhancing their ability to achieve personal fitness goals. Aaptiv has garnered over 230,000 paying members who have collectively completed more than 20 million classes since the platform's inception. In addition to its mobile application, Aaptiv also sells fitness apparel and accessories online, further expanding its presence in the fitness industry.

Hooch

Seed Round in 2018
Hooch Inc. operates a subscription-based mobile application that provides its members with access to cocktail drinks at a network of bars in New York and Los Angeles. Available on both Android and iOS platforms, the app is designed to enhance the user experience by offering rewards, including cashback and exclusive perks, when members travel, shop, or dine with global partners. Based in New York, Hooch aims to create a unique social experience for its users while promoting local bars.

Sodatone

Acquisition in 2018
Sodatone provides a data analytics and visualization platform to track streaming, social, touring, chart, and playlist data. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Toronto, Canada. As of March 28, 2018, Sodatone operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group Corp.

OVO

Corporate Round in 2018
OVO we love sport and we love being entertained. We're big fans of sport - motorsport, tennis, gymnastics, footie, rugby, volley ball....it's a long list. Like the fans out there we've watched matches on our mobile, listened to commentary while we're in the car, met mates at the pub to watch the grand final, paid through the nose to subscribe to sports TV channels and grudgingly paid extra for the 'pop up' (we prefer to call them 'pay up') channels that show up when there's a really awesome sports event playing.

Pex

Seed Round in 2017
Pex operates a digital rights technology business focused on enhancing transparency and efficiency in the licensing and management of content. Its core offering, the Attribution Engine, functions as a three-sided marketplace that connects rightsholders, platforms, and creators. This platform simplifies the licensing process by providing clear ownership information, ensuring quick resolution of disputes, and enabling digital media-sharing platforms to identify copyrighted material at the point of upload. The Attribution Engine is built on a robust analytics and rights management infrastructure and is supported by a comprehensive database of rights information sourced directly from rightsholders. This database is freely accessible to rightsholders and easily set up by platforms, allowing for real-time decision-making and ensuring that creators can use copyrighted content responsibly while guaranteeing that rightsholders receive appropriate credit and compensation.

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 is a ticketing vendor and online platform based in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in concert discovery for music enthusiasts. Launched in 2007, the service allows users to track their favorite artists, receive customized notifications for upcoming shows, and purchase tickets directly through the application. With partnerships involving over 500 artists, Songkick serves more than 10 million fans monthly and facilitates ticketing for over 10,000 events globally each year. The platform provides valuable information on live music events and enhances the concert experience by keeping users informed about local performances.

X5 Music Group

Acquisition in 2016
X5 Music Group is a music company based in Stockholm, Sweden, and New York, USA, focused on digital music distribution and marketing. Established in 2004, it specializes in the digital music download market, licensing music rights from select recording owners and media partners. The company offers a diverse product portfolio that includes approximately 400,000 recordings and over 11,000 digital albums across various genres. These products are marketed and sold through major online music stores such as iTunes, Amazon, Google, and Spotify, reaching a global audience. X5 Music Group operates as a subsidiary of Warner Music Group Corp.

eko

Series C in 2015
Eko is a media and technology company pioneering a new medium in which stories told in live action video are shaped by viewers as they unfold. The company provides a platform for the creation and delivery of interactive video entertainment and partners with media companies, independent creators, and top brands to create experiences for highly-engaged, digitally native audiences. The company's serialized shows are distributed through eko.com, affiliate partners, and social networks; available on desktop, mobile, connected devices, and VR. Eko Studio, which includes the company's authoring tools, is also home to a large and growing community of creators who are crafting their own interactive experiences with Eko's medium. Eko provides top-quality interactive entertainment and also offers unique opportunities for brands to connect with highly-engaged audiences. Eko investors include Walmart, Innovation Endeavors, Intel Capital, Marker, MGM, NEA, Samsung, Sequoia Capital, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Warner Music Group, and WPP. The company is based in New York with an office in Tel Aviv.

LANDR

Series A in 2015
LANDR Audio Inc. provides a cloud based intelligent audio mixing and mastering technology for musicians. It offers MixGenius, an intelligent music production system that listens and responds using complex algorithms to engineer music. The company’s MixGenius includes psychoacoustic and spectral analysis system that actively listens to music and detects detailed features in the audio signals. LANDR Audio Inc. was formerly known as MixGenius, Inc. LANDR Audio Inc. was founded in 2012 and is based in Montreal, Canada.

Incoming Media

Series A in 2014
Incoming Media, Inc. provides a video engagement platform for smartphones. The company delivers personalized HD videos based on viewer interests and mobile viewing habits. It serves publishers and brands. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Eveleigh, Australia with an additional location in Redwood City, California. As of March 6, 2018, Incoming Media Holdings, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of OVO Mobile.

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 Records

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 provides users with free access to a vast library of songs. The platform allows fans to instantly listen to a wide range of music, catering to diverse musical tastes. By offering a user-friendly interface and an extensive collection of tracks, imeem aims to enhance the music listening experience for its audience. The service positions itself as a go-to destination for music enthusiasts seeking both popular and niche songs without the burden of subscription fees.

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!

Emotive Communications

Series A in 2007
Emotive Communications is a private company based in Oakland, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and St. Petersburg. The company specializes in developing a mobile cloud platform designed for enterprise application developers, enabling them to create fast, secure, and scalable mobile applications. Emotive's platform allows developers to utilize HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and other technologies to build intuitive, content-rich applications that leverage cloud services and native device features. The solution addresses key mobility challenges, including push notifications, offline access, and identity management, while streamlining the development process and reducing costs. In addition to its core offerings, Emotive also develops media applications for mobile entertainment, including RingJam, a social networking solution for music, and PrizePlay, which facilitates automated player registration and gaming services. Through its approach, Emotive aims to enhance the mobile application development experience while minimizing vendor lock-in.

Frontmedia

Funding Round in 2006
FrontMedia operates a hybrid-broadcasting platform through a mobile website known as Marugoto Station on NTT Docomo, Vodafone and KDDI. It is the first hybrid radio and mobile broadcast service available in Japan.

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.

Listen

Venture Round in 2000
Listen Ventures, LLC is a venture capital firm established in 2010 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm specializes in seed and early-stage investments, primarily targeting consumer-focused technology sectors, including B2C, e-commerce, and financial services. Listen Ventures manages multiple funds, including Listen Ventures III, which invests up to $5 million in early-stage consumer brands. The firm aims to support innovative startups by providing capital and strategic guidance to foster growth and development in their respective markets.

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 range of music-related services, including multimedia content, music news, and online fan communities. It also engages in music commerce and provides digital music services. In addition, ARTISTdirect has a division dedicated to anti-piracy solutions through its MediaDefender subsidiary, which focuses on protecting against internet piracy. The company operates in three segments: Internet Piracy Prevention, Media, and E-Commerce, and it features iMusic record labels that specialize in rock and urban music.
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