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CaiCreative is an AI-driven composing environment that simplifies music production for non-technical musicians.It overcomes the complexity of DAWs and empowers users to create and edit music effortlessly.

VisualLabs AI specializes in video creation software for musicians. Its platform enables users, including musicians, producers, and DJs, to generate high-quality, audio-reactive music videos at an affordable cost. This software aims to boost user engagement and allows musicians to focus on their craft while creating customized videos tailored to their music.

Beepr is a platform that delivers real-time music alerts via push notifications. It fosters communities of shared interests by allowing fans to opt-in for updates about their favorite artists, providing notifications on new releases and exclusive information.

RYLTY is a music technology company founded in 2022 and based in Los Angeles, California. It provides a platform that allows artists to regain control over their music catalogs by consolidating catalog and royalty data in one place. The platform assists artists in identifying data errors in their songs and recordings through detailed analysis and oversight. By enhancing the accuracy of this data, RYLTY enables artists to maximize their royalty payments and improve the overall value of their music catalogs.

Mavity is an AI-driven platform designed for creative teams, sales development representatives (SDRs), and marketers. It streamlines workflows from project requests to final asset delivery by combining intelligent task management, automated brief processing, and AI-generated content. This enables teams to focus on driving results while Mavity handles the heavy lifting.

Developer of an audio technology designed to solve content copyright issues in live entertainment. The company's software allows to upload of raw clips through the web, mobile applications, or API, flags copyrighted audio quickly and accurately, and instantly removes copyrighted material, enabling clients to publish the processed version.

United Market is a global platform designed for music creatives and executives, facilitating collaboration and discovery in the music industry. The platform enhances efficiency through real-time collaboration and networking features, allowing music producers to connect and engage with a wider audience. It ensures the security of users' audio files during transactions, providing a safe environment for collaboration. By enabling artists to combine their audiences across various platforms, United Market aims to increase user engagement and opportunities in the music landscape.

HotDrop is a Techstars- and venture-backed music discovery platform that connects emerging artists with superfans. The platform enables discovery through 30-second clips and a swipe-to-like, save, and share workflow, creating viral exposure for new music as fans spread tracks within their networks. It addresses a shifting landscape in music discovery and consumption by prioritizing rapid discovery and social sharing. In its early launch period, the app demonstrated strong traction, recording more than 25,000 downloads within two days and ranking seventh on the App Store.

IndieFlow is a music management platform that provides a centralized workflow solution for the music industry, enabling users to manage creative projects, scheduling, team collaboration, distribution to streaming platforms, royalty collection, registration with royalty societies, promotion, booking of gigs, and payments. It serves independent musicians, managers, labels, and related businesses, helping them streamline day-to-day operations and handle simple and complex workflows in one platform to improve efficiency.

Rubato is focused on creating a biometric and AI-driven music recommendation application aimed at enhancing well-being through music therapy. The company utilizes adaptive AI models and personal biomarker data to tailor music selections to an individual's physiological and psychological state. By transforming music listening into a scientifically informed biofeedback experience, Rubato's application not only helps manage stress and improve sleep quality but also provides a drug-free intervention for seniors with dementia and their caregivers. This innovative approach exposes users to new music repertoires while promoting therapeutic benefits, making it a valuable tool for those seeking to improve their mental health and overall well-being.

Staxe is a crowdfunding platform established in 2018, with operations in Dublin, Ireland, Valencia, Spain, and Zug, Switzerland. The company focuses on transforming creative projects, including music, film, and cultural initiatives, into investment opportunities. By leveraging blockchain technology, Staxe enables the tokenization of these creative assets, allowing them to be structured and sold as non-fungible tokens. This innovative approach facilitates funding for live and creative productions, providing clients with a novel way to invest in and benefit from the success of their projects.

Audyo develops an intelligent audio platform that enables users to listen to articles, podcasts, audiobooks in a single location. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening history and allows creators to curate content playlists.

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Mavity is an AI-driven platform designed for creative teams, sales development representatives (SDRs), and marketers. It streamlines workflows from project requests to final asset delivery by combining intelligent task management, automated brief processing, and AI-generated content. This enables teams to focus on driving results while Mavity handles the heavy lifting.

Founded in 2014, Pibox develops a cloud-based messenger application for mobile and web platforms. Its primary features include secure messaging, file sharing and management, synchronization, and file-centered chats.

Founded in 2017, Tribe XR specializes in real-world skill training via virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Its platform enables users to learn DJ skills through interactive lessons and live performances with renowned DJs like Kryoman. Beyond music, Tribe XR is developing a self-serve immersive learning platform for various organizations.

IndieFlow is a music management platform that provides a centralized workflow solution for the music industry, enabling users to manage creative projects, scheduling, team collaboration, distribution to streaming platforms, royalty collection, registration with royalty societies, promotion, booking of gigs, and payments. It serves independent musicians, managers, labels, and related businesses, helping them streamline day-to-day operations and handle simple and complex workflows in one platform to improve efficiency.

Remetrik is a cloud-based software provider that specializes in solutions for record labels and music publishers. The company offers a subscription-based platform designed to automate royalty accounting and streamline various back-office processes in the independent music industry. By enhancing accuracy and efficiency, Remetrik's software supports accounting and finance, analytics, content and data management, and legal functions. Its goal is to provide independent record labels, music distributors, music publishers, and DIY creators with an affordable and transparent tool for managing music analytics and data.

Music Tech Works help video production companies find out who owns the rights to the songs they want to use in their productions. They are creating a system to make this part of producing songs less frustrating, and expensive. The first product from Music Tech works is RightsHolder.io, a music copyright search platform that connects those who want to license music, with the rights holders that can grant them a license.

Audyo develops an intelligent audio platform that enables users to listen to articles, podcasts, audiobooks in a single location. It offers personalized recommendations based on listening history and allows creators to curate content playlists.

Trala, Inc. is a company that has developed a music education application specifically designed for teaching users to play the violin. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala's application provides a comprehensive learning experience, offering tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes through advanced signal processing technology. This innovative feature allows the app to recognize notes and chords, enhancing the learning process. Users have access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists, making it a convenient and effective tool for both students and teachers. The application also includes functionalities for teachers to track student progress, provide feedback, and manage practice activities.

FanSifter is a technology company that specializes in managing and analyzing fan data for rights holders in music, entertainment, and sports industries. Its platform employs machine learning algorithms to help these entities enhance their sales of tickets, merchandise, experiences, and sponsorships by providing better segmentation, profiling, and enrichment of fan data. The platform enables industry stakeholders to collaborate on their first-party opt-in fan datasets while ensuring compliance with privacy laws, facilitating more targeted and personalized communication strategies.

Founded in 2017, Tribe XR specializes in real-world skill training via virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Its platform enables users to learn DJ skills through interactive lessons and live performances with renowned DJs like Kryoman. Beyond music, Tribe XR is developing a self-serve immersive learning platform for various organizations.

Founded in London in 2014, Entertainment Intelligence is a technology company focused on business intelligence and audience engagement for the music industry. Its platform collects and analyzes data on social media, playlists, sales, and consumption trends to help artists and labels understand their market better, saving time and increasing efficiencies.

Elastic Audio is a company that specializes in the development of innovative audio editing tools aimed at enhancing the sound experience in digital media. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the company focuses on creating real-time audio solutions for a variety of applications, including video games, film, animation, and augmented or virtual reality. By providing lightweight middleware and user-friendly tools, Elastic Audio enables digital creatives to integrate advanced generative audio features into their projects seamlessly. The technology allows musicians and developers to apply filters and effects at a granular level, facilitating real-time adjustments and fostering a more interactive and dynamic audio production process.

Seated created a frictionless ticketing platform to let users get the most out of live events and live streaming. The platform of the company uses technology to provide consumers with early access to artists' live events and live streams depending on their preferences and location, allowing customers to have first access to their favorite artists' live streams and concerts.

The Music Fund is a data-driven platform that emerged from Winton, a prominent global investment management firm. It focuses on investing in the music industry by leveraging data science and machine learning to create a new market that connects musicians with investors. The platform provides upfront cash to artists in exchange for a portion of their future royalty income from streaming, utilizing a smart pricing algorithm to assess and predict potential earnings. This innovative approach allows musicians to retain control over their work while securing funding to enhance their careers. By implementing statistical methods commonly used in finance, The Music Fund distinguishes itself from traditional record labels, aiming to invest in a diverse array of artists and enabling systematic risk management through accurate valuation.

Trala, Inc. is a company that has developed a music education application specifically designed for teaching users to play the violin. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala's application provides a comprehensive learning experience, offering tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes through advanced signal processing technology. This innovative feature allows the app to recognize notes and chords, enhancing the learning process. Users have access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists, making it a convenient and effective tool for both students and teachers. The application also includes functionalities for teachers to track student progress, provide feedback, and manage practice activities.

Crescendo is an AI-driven platform that provides interactive music training aimed at enhancing practice sessions for musicians. The application features a diverse library of musical pieces that users can access immediately. By utilizing the smartphone's microphone, Crescendo listens to users as they play, allowing the system to assess their performance in real-time. This capability enables the delivery of instant feedback, which helps users improve their skills and fosters increased confidence and motivation in their musical journey.

Trala, Inc. is a company that has developed a music education application specifically designed for teaching users to play the violin. Founded in 2016 and based in Chicago, Illinois, Trala's application provides a comprehensive learning experience, offering tutorials, daily lessons, and real-time feedback on mistakes through advanced signal processing technology. This innovative feature allows the app to recognize notes and chords, enhancing the learning process. Users have access to thousands of video tutorials from renowned violinists, making it a convenient and effective tool for both students and teachers. The application also includes functionalities for teachers to track student progress, provide feedback, and manage practice activities.

Mighty Audio, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, that specializes in manufacturing an innovative audio device designed for streaming music without the need for a phone, screen, or Internet connection. Incorporated in 2015, Mighty Audio launched its product in July 2017 in partnership with Spotify, allowing users to enjoy music on-the-go during activities such as running, exercising, or commuting. The device pairs with Bluetooth headsets and speakers, and it eliminates the need for phone storage, battery, or data usage. Users can easily set up the device through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, which facilitates the syncing of Spotify playlists directly to the Mighty device. With over 50,000 users across 65 countries, Mighty Audio aims to provide a seamless and convenient music experience, especially for those seeking to reduce screen time.

Audience is a developer of an audio-visual entertainment platform that leverages artificial intelligence to provide live-curated music experiences. The platform allows DJs to engage party-goers through a mobile application that utilizes geolocation for song requests, ensuring a continuous flow of high-quality music. Additionally, emerging artists can submit their music to the platform, enabling curators to create personalized live-streaming robot-DJs. These robot-DJs attract audiences by utilizing third-party API integrations, generating revenue for artists and curators through subscription models and advertisements. Audience's innovative approach enhances live music events while promoting new talent in the industry.

Seated created a frictionless ticketing platform to let users get the most out of live events and live streaming. The platform of the company uses technology to provide consumers with early access to artists' live events and live streams depending on their preferences and location, allowing customers to have first access to their favorite artists' live streams and concerts.

Gimme Radio, Inc. is a digital music platform founded in 2017 and based in San Francisco, California, that caters specifically to metal music enthusiasts. It offers a unique online radio station featuring a curated selection of tracks, hand-picked by musicians, music journalists, and industry tastemakers. The platform also includes Gimme Live, which allows listeners to interact with DJs through online chat. In addition to streaming, Gimme Radio sells music-related merchandise such as CDs, tapes, t-shirts, posters, and record players, creating a comprehensive community experience for passionate music fans. By focusing on underserved genres, Gimme Radio positions itself as a dedicated destination for fans who seek a more specialized music experience.

Mighty Audio, Inc. is a company based in Venice, California, that specializes in manufacturing an innovative audio device designed for streaming music without the need for a phone, screen, or Internet connection. Incorporated in 2015, Mighty Audio launched its product in July 2017 in partnership with Spotify, allowing users to enjoy music on-the-go during activities such as running, exercising, or commuting. The device pairs with Bluetooth headsets and speakers, and it eliminates the need for phone storage, battery, or data usage. Users can easily set up the device through a mobile app available for both iOS and Android, which facilitates the syncing of Spotify playlists directly to the Mighty device. With over 50,000 users across 65 countries, Mighty Audio aims to provide a seamless and convenient music experience, especially for those seeking to reduce screen time.

Twine Ltd operates an online platform that connects companies with a network of over 200,000 creative freelancers, including musicians, filmmakers, designers, and photographers. Founded in 2014 and based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Twine simplifies the process of hiring creative talent by allowing companies to easily write project briefs and access a curated selection of high-quality freelancers. This marketplace supports various creative projects, such as logo design, explainer videos, and custom illustrations, enabling businesses to find the right talent efficiently. For freelancers, Twine offers the opportunity to take control of their work by choosing projects that interest them and building their portfolios through collaboration with other creatives worldwide.

Superpowered, established in 2013, specializes in developing an interactive audio platform for diverse devices and operating systems. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company offers a modular, cross-platform SDK for Android, iOS, and wearable devices, featuring advanced audio playback, decoding, effects, input/output, streaming, encryption, music analysis, and spatial/3D audio capabilities. Superpowered's platform optimizes CPU usage, enabling high-quality audio experiences across multiple devices with fewer resources. As of 2020, Superpowered operates as a subsidiary of Distributed Creation Inc.

Pacemaker Music AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in developing applications for music mix creation. Founded in 2012, Pacemaker utilizes artificial intelligence technology to simplify the process of creating DJ mixes and mixtapes. Its applications allow users to seamlessly blend tracks from licensed streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, offering features such as beat synchronization, customizable music effects, and matching mixes with tracks. Additionally, Pacemaker's proprietary metadata format, known as the Recipe, integrates DJ mixes into revenue-generating music services, enabling users to monetize their creative efforts. Through its innovative approach, the company enhances the music mixing experience while fostering user engagement and creativity.

Pacemaker Music AB is a Stockholm-based company that specializes in developing applications for music mix creation. Founded in 2012, Pacemaker utilizes artificial intelligence technology to simplify the process of creating DJ mixes and mixtapes. Its applications allow users to seamlessly blend tracks from licensed streaming services like Spotify and iTunes, offering features such as beat synchronization, customizable music effects, and matching mixes with tracks. Additionally, Pacemaker's proprietary metadata format, known as the Recipe, integrates DJ mixes into revenue-generating music services, enabling users to monetize their creative efforts. Through its innovative approach, the company enhances the music mixing experience while fostering user engagement and creativity.

Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering timely notifications and alerts across a variety of interests. The app allows users to create and customize push notifications for topics such as television, music, sports, social media, weather, and more. By providing users with the ability to configure alerts on subjects that matter to them, Hooks aims to enhance the way individuals stay informed about events and updates relevant to their lives. Incorporated in 2015, the company continues to innovate in the realm of personalized notifications.

Tastebuds is a social discovery platform that facilitates connections among individuals based on their shared musical interests. By integrating with the internet music radio service Last.fm, users can easily populate their profiles using their usernames or manually input their favorite bands to find matches. The platform focuses on music-oriented dating services, allowing users to meet new people beyond their current social circles. This approach enables users to form connections with others who have similar musical tastes, fostering new relationships and enhancing social interactions through a shared passion for music.

Clyp, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in online audio software, enabling users to record, share, embed, and upload audio files. Founded in 2014 and based in Austin, Texas, Clyp offers a platform tailored for musicians to easily collaborate and receive feedback on their work, whether it be a simple guitar riff or a complete music track. The service is accessible via a web interface as well as iOS and Android applications, attracting a community of approximately one million monthly users and generating over two million monthly listens. Clyp's platform allows users to convert music files into shareable links, facilitating seamless sharing while maintaining high audio quality for both streaming and downloading. The company has gained recognition in the music community, with notable users, further solidifying its role as a valuable resource for musicians.

Studio is a New York City-based company founded in 2016 that specializes in mobile applications designed to facilitate group running classes led by instructors. The platform offers audio-based classes that are accessible live and on-demand, allowing users to participate in guided running sessions from the comfort of their own treadmills. Each class combines expert instruction with curated music playlists, providing an engaging and motivating experience similar to that of a traditional fitness studio, but with the flexibility to join at any convenient time.

Ambie offers a customizable SaaS music solution for retail and hospitality businesses aiming to enhance customer experience and boost profits. It combines human curation with technology to deliver personalized soundtracks, serving over 200 brands weekly and reaching an audience of over 15 million customers.

Hooks Technologies Inc. is a Chicago-based company that designs and develops a mobile application focused on delivering timely notifications and alerts across a variety of interests. The app allows users to create and customize push notifications for topics such as television, music, sports, social media, weather, and more. By providing users with the ability to configure alerts on subjects that matter to them, Hooks aims to enhance the way individuals stay informed about events and updates relevant to their lives. Incorporated in 2015, the company continues to innovate in the realm of personalized notifications.

A social network where creators can publish videos, share their music, post updates, sell their products, and find other creators nearby.

Drifter's customized operating system allows you to download songs from your favorite music apps (like Spotify and Beats Music) and play music on the go. Drifter has built-in WiFi, Bluetooth and a 16 GB hard-drive

Rocki is a technology company that specializes in transforming conventional speakers into Wi-Fi enabled devices for wireless music streaming. Their innovative solution allows both new and existing speakers to connect via Wi-Fi, facilitating multi-room audio playback controlled through smartphones, tablets, or computers. Rocki aims to provide an affordable, immediate, and user-friendly alternative to traditional wired speaker systems, positioning itself at least six months ahead of competitors in terms of technology and pricing.

Rocki is a technology company that specializes in transforming conventional speakers into Wi-Fi enabled devices for wireless music streaming. Their innovative solution allows both new and existing speakers to connect via Wi-Fi, facilitating multi-room audio playback controlled through smartphones, tablets, or computers. Rocki aims to provide an affordable, immediate, and user-friendly alternative to traditional wired speaker systems, positioning itself at least six months ahead of competitors in terms of technology and pricing.

WeBuyGold, Inc. is a digital media company based in Los Angeles, California, founded in 2013. The company specializes in creating, developing, and distributing music-centric digital media and animated shows. It operates a social-video platform that focuses on producing original digital cartoons and comics, primarily disseminated through social media channels such as Instagram. By collaborating with top creators, WeBuyGold aims to deliver engaging animated content that resonates with consumers, allowing them to enjoy unique and entertaining animated episodes.

Concert Window, Inc. is an online platform that facilitates live streaming of concerts, allowing users to experience performances in real time on various devices, including computers, tablets, and smartphones. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, the company provides musicians with flexible monetization options, enabling them to offer tickets for live streams at fixed prices, pay-what-you-want models, or for free. This approach not only allows artists to generate revenue from their performances but also helps them connect with new audiences. Concert Window aims to enhance the live music experience by making it more accessible to fans around the world.

Rocki is a technology company that specializes in transforming conventional speakers into Wi-Fi enabled devices for wireless music streaming. Their innovative solution allows both new and existing speakers to connect via Wi-Fi, facilitating multi-room audio playback controlled through smartphones, tablets, or computers. Rocki aims to provide an affordable, immediate, and user-friendly alternative to traditional wired speaker systems, positioning itself at least six months ahead of competitors in terms of technology and pricing.

AmpIdea provides a web-enabled baby monitoring as a platform for delivery of various services such as video monitoring, sleep tracking and analysis, statistical comparison, music streaming, and even an integrated baby encyclopedia (Baby 411) which suggests techniques to soothe sleeping babies based on age. While they're at it, they're using wifi as the delivery mechanism for audio and video monitoring, which eliminates the static and range issues that plagues traditional baby monitors. For new parents money is no issue when it comes to safety and a good night's sleep. The sleep scheduling monitor keeps a record of when the baby is sleeping and waking up over time. This helps the parents schedule when to put the baby down for naps and night time sleep. AmpIdea sells the monitor hardware and charges for additional services.