Kobalt

Kobalt is an independent music services company that provides alternatives to traditional music business models. It focuses on music publishing, label services, and neighboring rights divisions, offering innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in the music industry. By empowering artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels, Kobalt ensures that each stakeholder is compensated fairly and accurately, navigating the complexities of digital micropayments. The company serves over 8,000 artists and songwriters, managing approximately 600,000 songs and collaborating with more than 450 publishing companies. With a global workforce of over 275 employees, Kobalt delivers real-time reporting through its award-winning Kobalt Portal and offers a range of services, including global licensing management, royalty collection, creative services, and digital marketing. The company represents many prominent artists and songwriters, contributing significantly to the charts in both the US and UK.

Willard Ahdritz

Co-Founder and Chairman

4 past transactions

Slipstream

Venture Round in 2024
Slipstream offers a royalty-free music library for creators. Its platform provides professional tracks from independent artists, ensuring copyright clearance for use across digital platforms without risk of strikes.

AWAL

Corporate Round in 2018
Founded in 1997, AWAL is a global digital music distribution and marketing company based in London. It empowers artists and independent labels by offering services that enable worldwide music releases without compromising ownership or control.

Nettwerk Music Group

Funding Round in 2016
Nettwerk Music Group Inc. is a Vancouver-based record label and artist management company established in 1984, with additional offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Boston, Nashville, and Hamburg. The company specializes in publishing and distributing music recordings across North America and Europe, connecting fans with both emerging and established artists. It acts as a non-traditional record label, focusing on innovative ways to promote artists and their work. Nettwerk manages a diverse roster of artists, producers, mixers, engineers, and songwriters, providing essential services such as project coordination, royalty tracking, and invoicing. The firm also engages in music publishing, synchronization services, and broader intellectual property management, alongside offering logistics, tour consulting, and e-commerce solutions. Nettwerk's multifaceted approach supports artist development and fosters connections between music creators and their audiences.

AWAL

Acquisition in 2012
Founded in 1997, AWAL is a global digital music distribution and marketing company based in London. It empowers artists and independent labels by offering services that enable worldwide music releases without compromising ownership or control.
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