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Music startups worldwide
693 music startups worldwide have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $8.9B between them, with the United States the most common home.
- 1PlaylistPlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content.
PlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content.
Founded 2017United States$785Mlast round Jan 2026 - 2
SunoSuno, Inc.Suno, Inc.
Founded 2022Cambridge, United States$750Mlast round Jun 2026 - 3
Hipgnosis Songs FundHipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rightsHipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights
Founded 2018Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom$700Mlast round Oct 2022 - 4
Beats ElectronicsBeats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services.Beats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services.
Founded 2006Los Angeles, United States$560Mlast round Sept 2013 - 5
HarbourView Equity PartnersHarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.
Founded 2021Newark, United States$500Mlast round Jun 2025 - 6
Litmus MusicLitmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.
Founded 2022New York, United States$500Mlast round Aug 2022 - 7
Create Music GroupCreate Music Group is a music and media technology companyCreate Music Group is a music and media technology company
Founded 2015Hollywood, United States$450Mlast round Mar 2026 - 8
DuettiDuetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.Duetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.
Founded 2022New York, United States$384Mlast round Feb 2026 - 9
Rekodi MusicRekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$347Mlast round Jun 2025 - 10
DeezerMusic and entertainmentMusic and entertainment
Founded 2018Paris, France$335Mlast round Aug 2018 - 11
EventbriteOnce upon a time, 4 young women decided to start a music festival in rural Highland County, VA (a place very near and dear to all of their hearts).Once upon a time, 4 young women decided to start a music festival in rural Highland County, VA (a place very near and dear to all of their hearts).
Founded 2014Oak Forest, United States$225Mlast round Sept 2017 - 12
DICEDICE is a music ticketing platform that helps fans experience more of the shows they love in a hassle-free way.DICE is a music ticketing platform that helps fans experience more of the shows they love in a hassle-free way.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$197Mlast round Aug 2023 - 13
Beats MusicBeats Music was a subscription-based music streaming service launched in January 2014 by Beats Electronics, a division of Apple Inc.Beats Music was a subscription-based music streaming service launched in January 2014 by Beats Electronics, a division of Apple Inc.
Founded 2012San Francisco, United States$180Mlast round Mar 2014 - 14
SmuleSmule develops music-making apps that connect people online.Smule develops music-making apps that connect people online.
Founded 2008Salt Lake City, United States$154Mlast round Oct 2018 - 15
Beyond MusicBeyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.
Founded 2014Seoul, South Korea$151Mlast round May 2023 - 16
Peilian.comPeilian is an online music education platform based in Shanghai.Peilian is an online music education platform based in Shanghai.
Founded 2014Shanghai, China$150Mlast round Nov 2018 - 17
PatreonBradley Jarvis writes fiction and nonfiction, much of it based on original research into the most basic issues of life, including its long-term survival.Bradley Jarvis writes fiction and nonfiction, much of it based on original research into the most basic issues of life, including its long-term survival.
Founded 2008Arvada, United States$137Mlast round Nov 2021 - 18
SaveLiveSaveLive is a venture aimed a throwing a financial lifeline to at-risk music venues.SaveLive is a venture aimed a throwing a financial lifeline to at-risk music venues.
Founded 2020Los Angeles$135Mlast round Feb 2021 - 19
I.am+I.AM+ is an American technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2012 by musician and entrepreneur will.i.am.I.AM+ is an American technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2012 by musician and entrepreneur will.i.am.
Founded 2012Los Angeles, United States$123Mlast round Nov 2017 - 20
UnitedMastersUnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.
Founded 2017New York, United States$120Mlast round Oct 2021 - 21
NetEase Cloud MusicNetEase Cloud Music operates an online music platform and offers streaming services.
NetEase Cloud Music operates an online music platform and offers streaming services.
Founded 2013China$108Mlast round Apr 2017 - 22
KKBOXKKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005.KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005.
Founded 1999Taiwan$104Mlast round Aug 2014 - 23
GuveraGuvera is an Australian music and entertainment streaming company founded in 2008 by Claes Loberg and others.Guvera is an Australian music and entertainment streaming company founded in 2008 by Claes Loberg and others.
Founded 2008Helensvale, Norway$100Mlast round Nov 2015 - 24
Terapin StudiosTerapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.
Founded 2017New York, United States$93Mlast round Aug 2022 - 25
FENIX360FENIX360 is a social media platform empowering independent artists across music, dance, and design with audience monetization.FENIX360 is a social media platform empowering independent artists across music, dance, and design with audience monetization.
Founded -Singapore, Singapore$90Mlast round Dec 2025 - 26
Beyond OblivionBeyond Oblivion was a digital music startup based in New York, founded around 2008–2009.Beyond Oblivion was a digital music startup based in New York, founded around 2008–2009.
Founded 2009New York, United States$87Mlast round Mar 2011 - 27
TicketflyTicketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry.Ticketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry.
Founded 2008San Francisco, United States$87Mlast round Jul 2015 - 28
SongtradrSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advertSongtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert
Founded 2014Santa Monica, United States$86Mlast round Nov 2023 - 29
TrillerTriller is an AI-powered music video app that enables anyone to make professional videos, effortlessly.Triller is an AI-powered music video app that enables anyone to make professional videos, effortlessly.
Founded 2015Los Angeles, United States$83Mlast round Jan 2025 - 30
BIGWORDS.comBuy cheap college textbooks by comparing prices with BIGWORDS.com.Buy cheap college textbooks by comparing prices with BIGWORDS.com.
Founded 2001Madrid, United States$80Mlast round Jul 2014 - 31
A24A24 is a global entertainment company founded in 2012 in New York, NY.A24 is a global entertainment company founded in 2012 in New York, NY.
Founded 2012New York, United States$75Mlast round Jun 2026 - 32Kobalt MusicFounded -United States$75Mlast round May 2017
- 33Buzz MediaBuzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content.
Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content.
Founded 2003United States$72Mlast round Jul 2011 - 34
SoundcloudArchitect Recordings is a cutting edge underground label releasing only the best in Electronic Dance Music.Architect Recordings is a cutting edge underground label releasing only the best in Electronic Dance Music.
Founded 2005Stafford, Germany$70Mlast round Mar 2017 - 35
SugarSyncWith SugarSync you can backup, access, sync and share all of your documents, photos, music and movies so that you can access them from your laptop, iPhone, iPadWith SugarSync you can backup, access, sync and share all of your documents, photos, music and movies so that you can access them from your laptop, iPhone, iPad
Founded -San Mateo, United States$61Mlast round Nov 2013 - 36
AaptivAaptiv is a digital health company that combines scientific programming, empathetic trainers, and uplifting music to improve members health.Aaptiv is a digital health company that combines scientific programming, empathetic trainers, and uplifting music to improve members health.
Founded 2015United States$60Mlast round Jun 2018 - 37
Bandsintown GroupBandsintown Group is a global digital media and technology company focused on enhancing the live music experience.Bandsintown Group is a global digital media and technology company focused on enhancing the live music experience.
Founded 2004Miami, United States$60Mlast round Mar 2007 - 38
GeniusGenius is an online media platform that brings music intelligence to the masses.Genius is an online media platform that brings music intelligence to the masses.
Founded 2009Brooklyn, United States$59Mlast round Jan 2026 - 39
DoodlesDoodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, aDoodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, a
Founded 2021Miami, Canada$54Mlast round Sept 2022 - 40
Intercept MusicIntercept Music is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in music distribution, music marketing, and social media marketing.Intercept Music is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in music distribution, music marketing, and social media marketing.
Founded 2018San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round May 2025 - 41
Tune.FMTune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida.Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida.
Founded 2011Narberth, United States$50Mlast round Sept 2024 - 42RadialRadial is an app that connects fans and artists with other fans, discovering music and supporting artists.
Radial is an app that connects fans and artists with other fans, discovering music and supporting artists.
Founded 2014United States$50Mlast round Dec 2025 - 43
MetacafeMetacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV.Metacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV.
Founded 2003San Francisco, United States$50Mlast round Jun 2010 - 44
VuclipVuclip is a premium mobile video on-demand service designed for emerging markets.Vuclip is a premium mobile video on-demand service designed for emerging markets.
Founded 2015Hong Kong, United States$48Mlast round Nov 2012 - 45
Reverb.comReverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear.
Reverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear.
Founded 2012Chicago, United States$47Mlast round Aug 2017 - 46
LANDRLANDR is a Montreal-based cloud platform designed for music creation, empowering musicians to create, master, distribute, and monetize their music with AI-powered tools.LANDR is a Montreal-based cloud platform designed for music creation, empowering musicians to create, master, distribute, and monetize their music with AI-powered tools.
Founded 2012Montreal, Canada$47Mlast round Mar 2022 - 47FOB.comFOB.com provides tour information, pictures, biography, articles and reviews about the American rock band, 'Flying Over Brothers.'
FOB.com provides tour information, pictures, biography, articles and reviews about the American rock band, 'Flying Over Brothers.'
Founded 1997Chicago, United States$45Mlast round Sept 2000 - 48
HIFIHIFI is a financial rights organization for the music industry.HIFI is a financial rights organization for the music industry.
Founded 2013Brooklyn, United States$44Mlast round Sept 2026 - 49
RythmRythm is a music streaming platform designed for shared listening experiences.Rythm is a music streaming platform designed for shared listening experiences.
Founded 2016Mountain View, United States$43Mlast round Jun 2026 - 50
Xposure MusicXposure Music is a Montreal-based financing and investment platform founded in 2021.Xposure Music is a Montreal-based financing and investment platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Montreal, Canada$43Mlast round Dec 2025
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