Bquate Music
Angel Round in 2017
Founded in 2014, Bquate Music operates an online platform that empowers artists, songwriters, managers, labels, and publishers to manage their music, content, royalties, and data globally. Its suite of services includes global royalty collection, distribution, video monetization, publishing administration, business intelligence, and real-time data analytics.
Brandtrack
Pre Seed Round in 2016
Brandtrack, Inc. is a software company based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, that offers a background music platform tailored for commercial establishments. Founded in 2014, Brandtrack provides a solution that allows businesses to curate music playlists based on their brand identity and customer demographics, enhancing the shopping experience. The platform enables users to manage music across multiple locations without requiring an Internet connection, and it includes features such as the ability to incorporate commercial advertisements and voiceovers into playlists. Brandtrack serves a diverse clientele, including banks, restaurants, gyms, and retail stores, ensuring compliance with legal music licensing. By offering professionally curated playlists and a user-friendly web control panel, Brandtrack simplifies music management for businesses, allowing them to engage customers more effectively.
Humm is a live streaming service that offers users the experience of live music from the comfort of their own homes. Focusing on indie-pop, indie-rock, and electronica, Humm streams concerts and gigs primarily from the UK and Spain, with plans to expand further. The platform provides high-definition video and superior sound quality, allowing fans to enjoy live performances without the challenges often associated with attending concerts in person. Additionally, Humm features a music streaming application that enables users to create and manage personal playlists while also accessing a live tailored radio service. By fostering an online community, Humm connects music enthusiasts, providing a unique and immersive way to experience live music.
Rushmore.fm
Seed Round in 2014
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Karaoke Smart
Grant in 2014
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Humm is a live streaming service that offers users the experience of live music from the comfort of their own homes. Focusing on indie-pop, indie-rock, and electronica, Humm streams concerts and gigs primarily from the UK and Spain, with plans to expand further. The platform provides high-definition video and superior sound quality, allowing fans to enjoy live performances without the challenges often associated with attending concerts in person. Additionally, Humm features a music streaming application that enables users to create and manage personal playlists while also accessing a live tailored radio service. By fostering an online community, Humm connects music enthusiasts, providing a unique and immersive way to experience live music.
Bquate Music
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Founded in 2014, Bquate Music operates an online platform that empowers artists, songwriters, managers, labels, and publishers to manage their music, content, royalties, and data globally. Its suite of services includes global royalty collection, distribution, video monetization, publishing administration, business intelligence, and real-time data analytics.
Plei is a mobile application and website that allow its users to listen to Latin music through their devices.
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Karaoke Smart
Grant in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Karaoke Smart
Convertible Note in 2013
KaraokeSmart is a Peruvian startup that offers an online platform for karaoke enthusiasts, primarily serving markets in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Colombia, and other Latin American countries. The service allows users to search for karaoke songs on smartphones and smart TVs, creating an interactive and social singing experience. KaraokeSmart's application can be installed on smart TVs, enabling users to control the karaoke experience from their mobile devices. The company has established a validated distribution model, with its software pre-installed on LG Smart TVs throughout Latin America, generating significant sales since 2017. The mobile app not only facilitates singing but also allows users to record and share their performances within the KaraokeSmart community and on social networks. A key feature of the platform is the "all you can sing" subscription, which provides access to a wide range of local and trending songs, enhancing the engagement of local artists and influencers with their fans.
Plei
Convertible Note in 2013
Plei is a mobile application and website that allow its users to listen to Latin music through their devices.
Songdrop
Seed Round in 2013
Songdrop is an online music platform that allows users to save and organize music they stream from various sources, including blogs, YouTube, SoundCloud, and Bandcamp. Through its unique bookmarklet, known as the DropIt Button, users can easily compile their favorite tracks into personalized mixes. These mixes can be accessed at any time without the need for an account, providing a convenient way to enjoy music across the internet. By serving as a universal player, Songdrop consolidates a wide array of music into one accessible location, enabling users to create and play playlists of their preferred songs and videos whenever they wish.
Rushmore.fm
Seed Round in 2012
Rushmore.fm Limited operates a music community platform designed to connect artists with their fans. Established in 2013 and based in London, the company aims to facilitate real-time, interactive engagement between musicians and their audiences. The platform provides artists with tools to share their special moments and content easily, allowing them to grow their fan base while gaining insights into fan interactions and preferences. For fans, Rushmore.fm serves as a space to discover new music, support their favorite artists, and stay informed about music news. The overarching goal is to create an enjoyable and engaging environment for both artists and fans, fostering a closer relationship within the music community.
Hiveplay Tech
Convertible Note in 2012
Hiveplay Tech, S.L. is a Madrid-based company that offers an innovative music service designed for venues such as bars and restaurants. Founded in 2012, the company has developed a social jukebox application that allows customers to vote for the next song to be played, enhancing the overall experience for patrons. Venue operators can easily download and install a player on their computers, enabling them to curate a playlist based on customer preferences. Simultaneously, users can access the Hiveplay application on their smartphones to participate in song selection. This interactive approach to music in public spaces aims to create a more engaging and personalized atmosphere for guests.