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Music startups in Europe
201 music startups in Europe have raised money in rounds we track. These are the 50 that have raised the most, $2.4B between them, with the United Kingdom the most common home.
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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 - 2
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 - 3
DeezerMusic and entertainmentMusic and entertainment
Founded 2018Paris, France$335Mlast round Aug 2018 - 4
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 - 5
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 - 6
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 - 7
MireloMirelo is a Berlin-based AI research lab founded in 2023, with its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany.Mirelo is a Berlin-based AI research lab founded in 2023, with its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany.
Founded -Germany$41Mlast round Dec 2025 - 8
elasticStageelasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform.elasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$38Mlast round Sept 2026 - 9
Soundtrack Your BrandSoundtrack Your Brand is a background music streaming service with curated background soundtracks for business use.Soundtrack Your Brand is a background music streaming service with curated background soundtracks for business use.
Founded 2013Sweden$33Mlast round Feb 2017 - 10
YousicianYousician is a leading interactive platform for music education, helping millions of users worldwide learn and play music through gamified lessons.Yousician is a leading interactive platform for music education, helping millions of users worldwide learn and play music through gamified lessons.
Founded 2010Helsinki, Finland$29Mlast round Apr 2021 - 11
CrowdmixConnecting the world through music.Connecting the world through music.
Founded 2013United Kingdom$27Mlast round Jul 2015 - 12
Unit1 StudioUnit1 Studio produces best-in-class avatar concerts, immersive performances that capture an artist's vision and transport fans into unforgettable worlds.Unit1 Studio produces best-in-class avatar concerts, immersive performances that capture an artist's vision and transport fans into unforgettable worlds.
Founded -London, United Kingdom$27Mlast round Sept 2026 - 13
Seat UniqueSeat Unique is a London-based online marketplace and premium ticketing platform founded in 2018 by Phillipa Hicks and CEO Robin Sherry.Seat Unique is a London-based online marketplace and premium ticketing platform founded in 2018 by Phillipa Hicks and CEO Robin Sherry.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$26Mlast round Jun 2026 - 14
Epidemic SoundEpidemic Sound is a global music technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009.Epidemic Sound is a global music technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009.
Founded 2009Stockholm, Sweden$25Mlast round Jul 2019 - 15
FesticketFesticket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.
Founded 2012London, United Kingdom$25Mlast round Oct 2020 - 16
simfysimfy is an online music platform that enables its users to stream, share, and store music.simfy is an online music platform that enables its users to stream, share, and store music.
Founded 2006Germany$23Mlast round May 2011 - 17IDAGIOIDAGIO is a streaming service for classical music.
IDAGIO is a streaming service for classical music.
Founded -Germany$21Mlast round Sept 2018 - 18
Pirate StudiosPirate Studios is a music production studio that provides DJ services, dance rehearsal spaces, podcasts, and creative recording facilities.Pirate Studios is a music production studio that provides DJ services, dance rehearsal spaces, podcasts, and creative recording facilities.
Founded 2015London, United Kingdom$20Mlast round Nov 2018 - 19
AudooAudoo is a music technology company based in Covent Garden, London, founded in 2018 by Ryan Edwards.Audoo is a music technology company based in Covent Garden, London, founded in 2018 by Ryan Edwards.
Founded 2018London, United Kingdom$19Mlast round Jul 2026 - 20
LickdLickd is a London-based music licensing platform founded in 2016.Lickd is a London-based music licensing platform founded in 2016.
Founded 2016London, United Kingdom$17Mlast round Jul 2026 - 21
SoundtrackSoundtrack, also known as Soundtrack Your Brand, is a leading B2B music streaming service designed for businesses to provide legally licensed background music iSoundtrack, also known as Soundtrack Your Brand, is a leading B2B music streaming service designed for businesses to provide legally licensed background music i
Founded 2013Stockholm, Sweden$15Mlast round Jun 2023 - 22
Aiva TechnologiesAiva Technologies, based in Luxembourg, is a deep-tech startup founded in February 2016 by musician-entrepreneur Pierre Barreau and his co-founders.Aiva Technologies, based in Luxembourg, is a deep-tech startup founded in February 2016 by musician-entrepreneur Pierre Barreau and his co-founders.
Founded 2016Luxembourg City, Luxembourg$15Mlast round Jun 2024 - 23
TracklibTracklib Holdings AB, founded in 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a music technology company that operates the world's first subscription-based platform for music sampling.Tracklib Holdings AB, founded in 2014 in Stockholm, Sweden, is a music technology company that operates the world's first subscription-based platform for music sampling.
Founded 2014Stockholm, Sweden$14Mlast round Sept 2021 - 24
MusixmatchMusixmatch is a leading music data company based in Bologna, Italy, with additional offices in London and San Francisco.Musixmatch is a leading music data company based in Bologna, Italy, with additional offices in London and San Francisco.
Founded 2010Bologna, United Kingdom$14Mlast round Sept 2014 - 25
VirtuosoVirtuoso is a powerful platform and resource for those who want to learn to create and deliver contemporary music.Virtuoso is a powerful platform and resource for those who want to learn to create and deliver contemporary music.
Founded 2016United Kingdom$13Mlast round Nov 2021 - 26MXP4MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that create revenue opportunities for the music, media and marketing industries.
MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that create revenue opportunities for the music, media and marketing industries.
Founded 2006Paris, France$13Mlast round Apr 2010 - 27
Show4MeShow4me is a London-based music interaction network and ecosystem for musicians, fans, and music industry professionals, operated by Wefuture Limited.Show4me is a London-based music interaction network and ecosystem for musicians, fans, and music industry professionals, operated by Wefuture Limited.
Founded 2013London, United Kingdom$13Mlast round Jan 2019 - 28
SonarworksSonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.
Founded 2012Riga, Latvia$12Mlast round Jul 2021 - 29
Audio NetworkAudio Network is the music company for broadcasters, brands and content creators, breaking down boundaries to deliver music seamlessly across the world.Audio Network is the music company for broadcasters, brands and content creators, breaking down boundaries to deliver music seamlessly across the world.
Founded 2001London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Jan 2026 - 30
EnoteEnote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018.Enote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018.
Founded 2018Berlin, Germany$11Mlast round Mar 2023 - 31
SynchtankSynchtank is a London-based B2B SaaS company that specializes in creating a cloud ecosystem for music data.Synchtank is a London-based B2B SaaS company that specializes in creating a cloud ecosystem for music data.
Founded 2011London, United Kingdom$11Mlast round Sept 2025 - 32
Maintain AltitudeTransforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming.Transforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming.
Founded 2022London, United Kingdom$10Mlast round Mar 2024 - 33
Reactional MusicReactional Music is the revolutionary gesture based instrument.Reactional Music is the revolutionary gesture based instrument.
Founded 2012Stockholm, Sweden$10Mlast round Jun 2026 - 34
Opus MajorOpus Major is a Paris-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating cooperative multiplayer adventures that integrate music as a core gameplay element.Opus Major is a Paris-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating cooperative multiplayer adventures that integrate music as a core gameplay element.
Founded 2023Paris, France$10Mlast round Mar 2025 - 35
GrooverGroover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.
Founded 2018Paris, France$9.4Mlast round Feb 2024 - 36
HighsnobietyHighsnobiety is an online publication that covers trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture.Highsnobiety is an online publication that covers trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture.
Founded 2005Berlin, Germany$8.5Mlast round Jan 2018 - 37
SoundreefSoundreef is an Independent Management Entity (IME) based in London, UK, specializing in music rights management across Europe.Soundreef is an Independent Management Entity (IME) based in London, UK, specializing in music rights management across Europe.
Founded 2011Milan, Italy$7.7Mlast round Oct 2021 - 38
BeezikBeezik.com was a website created in early June 2009 Which allowed to download the free music legally.Beezik.com was a website created in early June 2009 Which allowed to download the free music legally.
Founded 2009France$7.2Mlast round Oct 2010 - 39
110 Industries110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.
Founded 2017Tolochenaz, Switzerland$7.0Mlast round May 2022 - 40
SNAFU RecordsSnafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$7.0Mlast round Jun 2023 - 41
Last.fmLast.fm is an online music catalogue providing users with personalized recommendations based on their taste in music.Last.fm is an online music catalogue providing users with personalized recommendations based on their taste in music.
Founded 2002London, United Kingdom$6.9Mlast round May 2026 - 42
WholeWorldBandWholeWorldBand is an Irish music-technology company founded by Kevin Godley.WholeWorldBand is an Irish music-technology company founded by Kevin Godley.
Founded 2012Dublin, Ireland$6.8Mlast round May 2014 - 43
official.fmOfficial.fm is a website that enables artists and record labels to upload and market their music.Official.fm is a website that enables artists and record labels to upload and market their music.
Founded 2010Geneva, Switzerland$6.6Mlast round Feb 2011 - 44
PianityPianity is a Paris-based music NFT platform founded in 2021.Pianity is a Paris-based music NFT platform founded in 2021.
Founded 2021Paris, France$6.5Mlast round Mar 2022 - 45
SoundropSoundrop is a social music application that enables users to listen, vote, and interact about songs with their friends.Soundrop is a social music application that enables users to listen, vote, and interact about songs with their friends.
Founded 2011Portland, Norway$6.4Mlast round Sept 2013 - 46
CoriteCorite is a fan-funding platform where fans invest in the music they love.Corite is a fan-funding platform where fans invest in the music they love.
Founded 2018Stockholm, Sweden$6.2Mlast round Jan 2022 - 47
Tape TVtape.tv was a music video streaming platform based in Berlin, operational from July 2008 until November 2016.tape.tv was a music video streaming platform based in Berlin, operational from July 2008 until November 2016.
Founded 2008Berlin, Germany$6.2Mlast round May 2012 - 48EmoticastEmoticast is an application studio and music tunemoji store for facebook and lookout for android and iOS developers.
Emoticast is an application studio and music tunemoji store for facebook and lookout for android and iOS developers.
Founded 2014London, United Kingdom$6.2Mlast round Mar 2017 - 49
Mozart AIMozart AI is a London-based music technology startup founded in 2025.Mozart AI is a London-based music technology startup founded in 2025.
Founded 2025London, United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Feb 2026 - 50
blinkbox musicblinkbox music is the easiest way to listen to the music you already love, or discover new favourites - all for free.blinkbox music is the easiest way to listen to the music you already love, or discover new favourites - all for free.
Founded 2007United Kingdom$6.0Mlast round Jul 2011
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