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

Carletta Higginson

Executive Vice President, Chief Digital Officer

Lachie Rutherford

President

Past deals in Music

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.

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.

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.

Boomy

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Boomy Corporation, established in 2018 and located in Berkeley, California, provides an innovative application that allows users to create original songs and beats using artificial intelligence. This platform is designed for individuals with no prior musical experience, enabling them to generate music quickly and effortlessly. In addition to song creation, Boomy offers users the opportunity to earn revenue when their music is streamed, making it accessible and financially rewarding for aspiring musicians.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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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