Outlier Ventures
Outlier Ventures is a London-based venture capital firm and accelerator focused on Web3 and blockchain technology. Founded in 2014, it was among the first to invest in the crypto ecosystem and supports early-stage startups across DeFi, NFTs, infrastructure and metaverse use cases. The firm runs Base Camp, an accelerator launched in 2019 that provides launchpad support and incubation space for pre-seed projects. Through its investments and accelerator activities, Outlier Ventures has supported more than 220 portfolio companies and helped raise over $350 million in seed funding. It maintains a blockchain-agnostic approach and collaborates with leading ecosystems, including Aptos, Filecoin/IPFS, Polygon, and Polkadot, to host dedicated accelerator tracks. The firm aims to accelerate the development of Web3 technologies and the Open Metaverse by backing global projects and fostering interoperable infrastructures.
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Past deals in Music Streaming
Obey
Seed Round in 2022
A fintech startup developing a decentralized exchange for trading derivative contracts that speculate on the future streaming performance of hip-hop songs. The platform converts hip-hop music into financial derivatives and engages hip-hop fans as speculative traders, modeling these contracts as dynamically priced non-fungible tokens.
DROP
Funding Round in 2021
DROP is an entertainment service intended to give a new shape to the music industry. They are defining the future of music ownership, distribution, and publishing via NFT standards, decentralized governance, and automated finance, providing audio creators with a new shape and sustainable future with their innovations.
MeMusic
Pre Seed Round in 2021
MeMusic operates a blockchain-based platform for creating, listening to, and sharing music. It introduces cryptocurrencies and traditional business models, allowing users to invest in music as an asset class by purchasing fractions of tracks.
DROP
Pre Seed Round in 2021
DROP is an entertainment service intended to give a new shape to the music industry. They are defining the future of music ownership, distribution, and publishing via NFT standards, decentralized governance, and automated finance, providing audio creators with a new shape and sustainable future with their innovations.
Cipher
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Cipher is an audio NFT creator and marketplace helping unleash people's creativity, get them flowing and earning more up front than the trickle of royalties from traditional streaming platforms.
Emanate
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Emanate is an Australian company that has developed a blockchain-based audio exchange protocol designed to transform the music industry. It operates as a network marketplace for music lovers and creators, enabling artists, labels, and fans to earn, share, and collaborate effectively. Emanate's platform emphasizes instant payments and automation, ensuring a seamless user experience while fostering collaboration within the music community. By integrating blockchain technology, Emanate aims to enhance trust, transparency, and incentive alignment among all participants in the music ecosystem, ultimately revolutionizing the way music is created and consumed.
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