Warner Music Group

Warner Music Group is a prominent music company engaged in recording, publishing, and providing artist services through various international affiliates and licensees. As the third-largest of the major record companies, Warner Music generates the majority of its revenue from its recorded music segment, which includes well-known labels such as Atlantic Records, Warner Records, and Elektra Records. The company boasts a roster of successful artists, including Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Cardi B, and Dua Lipa. Additionally, Warner Music's publishing division, Warner Chappell, represents over 150,000 songwriters and composers, encompassing a diverse array of talents, both from within its own roster and from other labels. This extensive catalog includes the management of more than one million musical works.

Stephen F. Cooper

CEO and Director(stepping down in 2023)

Past deals in Entertainment

GMM Music

Corporate Round in 2024
GMM Music unlocks the value of Thailand's music economy.

E-Positive Entertainment

Acquisition in 2023
E-Positive Entertainment is an artist management and live events company based in Mumbai, India, specializing in connecting celebrity brands with audiences. With over a decade of experience, the firm focuses on providing exceptional talent management services, overseeing the careers of various artists. The company emphasizes the importance of creative partnerships, leveraging its expertise to enhance the visibility and success of its clients in the entertainment industry.

OP3N

Series A in 2023
Founded in 2021 as a subsidiary of EST Media Holdings, OP3N is a global Web3 superapp designed to streamline communication, connection, and commerce through on-chain interactions within a unified interface. The company's mission is to foster a decentralized and democratized creator economy, providing the necessary tools for minting, sharing, and engaging with digital goods and tokens. OP3N's leadership team includes Jaeson Ma, a media executive and entrepreneur with a successful track record in launching companies, and Eric Tu, an award-winning development executive with experience collaborating with major brands and artists. The company is based in Los Angeles and has a diverse portfolio of projects that includes partnerships with fashion brand AMBUSH, an intergalactic children's book by Grimes, a musical film with Simon Fuller, and a music video by Ava Max directed by Joseph Kahn. OP3N specializes in empowering artists to connect directly with their fans through token-gated access, leveraging AI to enhance user experience in a community-centric environment.

Authentic Artists

Venture Round in 2022
Authentic Artists has developed an AI-powered Virtual Artist platform, purpose-built for music, gaming and streaming applications. The platform enables entirely new, never-before-seen virtual music experiences designed to serve the evolving preferences, tastes and desires of fans searching for truly unique content, and can deliver interactive artist experiences across the globe, 24 hours a day to all connected channels.

Beatmatch

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Beatmatch is a social application designed to enhance the experiences of music lovers by helping them connect with like-minded individuals and discover events tailored to their musical tastes. The app analyzes users' listening habits on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, allowing users to find compatible music enthusiasts in their vicinity. Beatmatch facilitates planning in-person meetups by offering recommendations for concerts, parties, and music festivals, along with the ability to see who else is interested in attending these events. Additionally, users can purchase tickets directly through the app, streamlining the process of engaging with their music community.

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.

Green Room

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Green Room is a software application designed specifically for the music industry, focusing on business and tour management for traveling artists and entertainers. It provides an all-in-one mobile solution that streamlines event scheduling, coordination, and finance tracking. With features that allow users to manage live shows, team members, and event finances, Green Room serves as a centralized dashboard for essential show details. This eliminates the need for musicians and their teams to navigate through various communication platforms and spreadsheets, ultimately saving time and enhancing organizational efficiency. The platform is aimed at independent artists and local venues, helping them to manage gig payments while ensuring compliance with financial obligations.

Rad

Venture Round in 2022
Rad is an innovative online entertainment platform that specializes in streaming services. It offers an app suite called Rad NFTV, which provides users access to Live TV, Premium Video, and Live Events, all accessible through non-fungible tokens (NFTs). In addition to its core offerings, Rad is associated with Littlstar, a global network focused on virtual reality, 360-degree video, and immersive experiences. This combination positions Rad as a unique player in the entertainment industry, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance viewer engagement and expand its content offerings.

300 Ent

Acquisition in 2021
300 Ent is a music company providing music recording services.

Lickd

Seed Round in 2021
Lickd is a digital platform designed to assist YouTube content creators in legally incorporating popular music into their videos. By offering commercial music licensed from established labels, Lickd enables content creators to use the music they enjoy without the risk of losing advertisement revenue due to copyright claims. The platform caters to both professional and semi-professional creators, ensuring they can access high-quality music while also fairly compensating the music industry for licensing rights.

12Tone Music

Acquisition in 2021
12Tone Music is an independent record label founded by Doug Morris, dedicated to the development of artists. The company specializes in video production, music releases, and organizing tours, providing comprehensive support for music artists, label partners, and producers. With a focus on nurturing talent, 12Tone Music aims to foster artistic growth and enhance the overall music experience.

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.

Tier One Entertainment

Seed Round in 2021
Tier One Entertainment, established in 2017 by esports veteran Tryke Gutierrez, cosplay and gaming icon Alodia Gosiengfiao, and entrepreneur Brian Lim, operates as a gaming and esports talent agency. The company is dedicated to transforming the esports landscape in Southeast Asia by nurturing and developing gaming talents, including streamers and professional teams. Tier One Entertainment focuses on connecting these esports gamers with brands to facilitate revenue generation, thereby enhancing their visibility and marketability. Through its innovative approach, the company aims to cultivate a new generation of gaming superstars and elevate the overall esports experience in the region.

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.

TAP Network

Series A in 2020
TAP Network is a technology company specializing in blockchain-powered software tailored for enterprise clients across various sectors, including entertainment, travel, and banking. Co-founded by media and advertising professionals Lin Dai and Jared Christopherson, TAP Network has developed a Micro-Redemption Marketplace that features over 250,000 leading brands and merchants, allowing consumers to redeem loyalty points, cryptocurrencies, and other rewards at minimal costs. The company's subscription-based application facilitates the transformation of experiences into tangible rewards, enabling users to obtain discounts or cashback on their transactions while also enhancing engagement and profitability for its enterprise partners. TAP Network aims to create more rewarding opportunities for consumers and streamline interactions within the decentralized advertising space.

STRANGELOOP STUDIOS

Seed Round in 2020
Strangeloop Studios LLC, founded in 2017 and based in Los Angeles, California, operates as a visual content production company specializing in live events, immersive experiences, and digital media. The studio, co-founded by Ian Simon and David Wexler, leverages their extensive music backgrounds to create concert visuals, music videos, and original content. Notable projects include collaborations with prominent artists such as David Gilmour, The Weeknd, Billie Eilish, Skrillex, and Earthgang. Strangeloop Studios has expanded its focus to include the development of virtual artists—3D characters designed for collaboration with musicians and visual creators—aiming to enhance storytelling and fan engagement in the digital age. The company gained recognition as part of Techstars Music's Class of 2020, reflecting its commitment to innovation in the realm of audio-visual content.

IMGN Media

Acquisition in 2020
IMGN Media is a media company established in 2015 and headquartered in New York, focusing on Gen Z audiences. It has built a substantial following of over 60 million across its popular channels, including Daquan, which specializes in urban comedy and pop culture, and So Satisfying, known for its engaging content formats like memes and ASMR. The company leverages its proprietary data platform, Viral Lab, to facilitate content curation, channel management, and audience growth. Additionally, IMGN Media collaborates with Fortune 500 brands through its Vertical Studios division, enhancing brand engagement on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch.

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 advertising. The platform enables brands to discover and monitor their target audiences, thereby improving media performance and return on investment. In addition to benefiting brands, Audigent equips artists and social influencers with the tools and technology necessary to monetize their influence and engage with their fan base effectively. The company's team, consisting of executives, data scientists, developers, and operations personnel, is based in New York, Philadelphia, and London.

Uproxx Media Group

Acquisition in 2018
Uproxx Media Group is a prominent digital media and content company renowned for its innovative storytelling that combines documentary-style video with authoritative journalism. Founded in 2008 and based in the United States, UMG focuses on subjects and individuals often overlooked by traditional media, engaging millions of young male consumers daily. Through its flagship site, Uproxx.com, which ranks among the top mobile sites, the company features original programming such as HUMAN, LUMINARIES, UNCHARTED, and UNDERBELLY, each celebrating aspects of human culture, technology, music, and sports. UMG also fosters an online community that encourages discussions and provides a platform for celebrities and content creators to engage with audiences through live Q&A sessions. By delivering a mix of editorial and video content, Uproxx Media Group shapes youth culture and captures the essence of pop culture trends across various entertainment mediums.

OVO

Corporate Round in 2018
OVO is a telecommunications company based in Millers Point, New South Wales, that caters to sports enthusiasts by providing a unique service focused on sports and entertainment content. The company offers a sports allowance that allows users to consume sports content without impacting their regular data balance. This enables customers to enjoy their favorite sports events seamlessly, whether they are watching matches on mobile devices or listening to commentary while on the go. OVO's approach reflects a commitment to enhancing the sports viewing experience for fans by making access to content more convenient and affordable.

Pex

Seed Round in 2017
Pex is a company that specializes in digital rights technology, focusing on providing transparency and accuracy in the licensing and management of content. Its advanced technology operates with remarkable speed and scale, allowing for efficient transactions that simplify global licensing processes. This empowers digital platforms to make real-time decisions regarding content usage, while also enabling creators to use copyrighted material without concerns of infringement. Additionally, Pex ensures that rightsholders receive proper credit and compensation for their work. The company is committed to building inclusive and equitable solutions that address the complexities of digital rights management.

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.

X5 Music Group

Acquisition in 2016
X5 Music Group AB is a music company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with an additional office in New York, USA. Founded in 2004, the company specializes in digital music distribution and marketing, offering a diverse portfolio that includes approximately 400,000 recordings and over 11,000 digital albums across various genres. X5 Music Group licenses music rights from selected recording owners and media partners, facilitating the sale and promotion of music products tailored for the digital marketplace. Its offerings are available through prominent online music stores such as iTunes, Amazon, Google, and Spotify, allowing for a global reach in the digital music download market. As of June 2016, 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.

Playlists.net

Acquisition in 2014
Playlists.net is a music discovery platform designed to help users explore and enjoy music through a diverse library of 150,000 high-quality playlists. The platform allows users to browse music through editorially curated content, as well as search by genre or mood. In addition to its extensive playlist offerings, 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 access and enjoy music anytime and anywhere.

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 headquartered in Oakland, California, with additional offices in Los Angeles and St. Petersburg. The company specializes in developing a mobile cloud platform designed to facilitate the creation of fast, secure, and scalable enterprise mobile applications. By utilizing technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and JQuery, Emotive enables developers to build and deploy intuitive applications that can leverage cloud features and native device capabilities. The platform addresses key challenges in mobile application development, including push notifications, offline access, and federated identity management. Emotive's solutions are tailored for enterprise developers, allowing them to reuse existing skills and assets while reducing development time and costs. Additionally, the company has ventured into mobile entertainment with products like RingJam, a music social networking solution, and PrizePlay, which supports automated gaming services. Overall, Emotive Communications aims to provide a comprehensive, integrated solution for the enterprise mobile app development market.

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 variety of services related to music and recorded labels, including multimedia content, music news, online fan communities, and digital music services. Additionally, ARTISTdirect manages iMusic record labels that focus on rock and urban music. The company also includes a subsidiary, MediaDefender, which specializes in anti-piracy solutions within the Internet-piracy-protection industry. ARTISTdirect operates through three primary segments: Internet Piracy Prevention, Media, and E-Commerce, positioning itself as a key player in the digital music landscape.
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