# Top 50 Music Startups in Europe by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded music startups in Europe, ranked by total funding raised: $2.4B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

Source: https://millionrounds.com/top-lists/music-startups-europe (Millionrounds; every figure on the page links to its filing or article)

- 1 [**Hipgnosis Songs Fund** Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights](https://millionrounds.com/company/hipgnosis-songs-fund) Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited offers investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights *Founded* 2018 Saint Peter Port, United Kingdom **$700M** last round Oct 2022
- 2 [**Rekodi Music** Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rekodi-music) Rekodi Music is a music publishing company based out of 15 - 19 Cavendish Place, London, United Kingdom. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$347M** last round Jun 2025
- 3 [**Deezer** Music and entertainment](https://millionrounds.com/company/deezer) Music and entertainment *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$335M** last round Aug 2018
- 4 [**DICE** DICE is a music ticketing platform that helps fans experience more of the shows they love in a hassle-free way.](https://millionrounds.com/company/dice) DICE is a music ticketing platform that helps fans experience more of the shows they love in a hassle-free way. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$197M** last round Aug 2023
- 5 [**Guvera** Guvera is an Australian music and entertainment streaming company founded in 2008 by Claes Loberg and others.](https://millionrounds.com/company/guvera) Guvera is an Australian music and entertainment streaming company founded in 2008 by Claes Loberg and others. *Founded* 2008 Helensvale, Norway **$100M** last round Nov 2015
- 6 [**Soundcloud** Architect Recordings is a cutting edge underground label releasing only the best in Electronic Dance Music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundcloud) Architect Recordings is a cutting edge underground label releasing only the best in Electronic Dance Music. *Founded* 2005 Stafford, Germany **$70M** last round Mar 2017
- 7 [**Mirelo** Mirelo is a Berlin-based AI research lab founded in 2023, with its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mirelo) Mirelo is a Berlin-based AI research lab founded in 2023, with its headquarters in Tübingen, Germany. *Founded* - Germany **$41M** last round Dec 2025
- 8 [**elasticStage** elasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform.](https://millionrounds.com/company/elasticstage) elasticStage is a UK-based music-tech company that has created the world's first on-demand vinyl and CD manufacturing platform. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$38M** last round Sept 2026
- 9 [**Soundtrack Your Brand** Soundtrack Your Brand is a background music streaming service with curated background soundtracks for business use.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundtrack-your-brand) Soundtrack Your Brand is a background music streaming service with curated background soundtracks for business use. *Founded* 2013 Sweden **$33M** last round Feb 2017
- 10 [**Yousician** Yousician is a leading interactive platform for music education, helping millions of users worldwide learn and play music through gamified lessons.](https://millionrounds.com/company/yousician) Yousician is a leading interactive platform for music education, helping millions of users worldwide learn and play music through gamified lessons. *Founded* 2010 Helsinki, Finland **$29M** last round Apr 2021
- 11 [**Crowdmix** Connecting the world through music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/crowdmix) Connecting the world through music. *Founded* 2013 United Kingdom **$27M** last round Jul 2015
- 12 [**Unit1 Studio** Unit1 Studio produces best-in-class avatar concerts, immersive performances that capture an artist's vision and transport fans into unforgettable worlds.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unit1-studio) 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 **$27M** last round Sept 2026
- 13 [**Seat Unique** Seat Unique is a London-based online marketplace and premium ticketing platform founded in 2018 by Phillipa Hicks and CEO Robin Sherry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/seat-unique) Seat Unique is a London-based online marketplace and premium ticketing platform founded in 2018 by Phillipa Hicks and CEO Robin Sherry. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$26M** last round Jun 2026
- 14 [**Epidemic Sound** Epidemic Sound is a global music technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/epidemic-sound) Epidemic Sound is a global music technology company based in Stockholm, Sweden, founded in 2009. *Founded* 2009 Stockholm, Sweden **$25M** last round Jul 2019
- 15 [**Festicket** Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras.](https://millionrounds.com/company/festicket) Festicket is a marketplace to discover and book music festival tickets, accommodation, transfers and extras. *Founded* 2012 London, United Kingdom **$25M** last round Oct 2020
- 16 [**simfy** simfy is an online music platform that enables its users to stream, share, and store music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/simfy) simfy is an online music platform that enables its users to stream, share, and store music. *Founded* 2006 Germany **$23M** last round May 2011
- 17 [**IDAGIO** IDAGIO is a streaming service for classical music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/idagio) IDAGIO is a streaming service for classical music. *Founded* - Germany **$21M** last round Sept 2018
- 18 [**Pirate Studios** Pirate Studios is a music production studio that provides DJ services, dance rehearsal spaces, podcasts, and creative recording facilities.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pirate-studios) Pirate Studios is a music production studio that provides DJ services, dance rehearsal spaces, podcasts, and creative recording facilities. *Founded* 2015 London, United Kingdom **$20M** last round Nov 2018
- 19 [**Audoo** Audoo is a music technology company based in Covent Garden, London, founded in 2018 by Ryan Edwards.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audoo) Audoo is a music technology company based in Covent Garden, London, founded in 2018 by Ryan Edwards. *Founded* 2018 London, United Kingdom **$19M** last round Jul 2026
- 20 [**Lickd** Lickd is a London-based music licensing platform founded in 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/lickd) Lickd is a London-based music licensing platform founded in 2016. *Founded* 2016 London, United Kingdom **$17M** last round Jul 2026
- 21 [**Soundtrack** Soundtrack, also known as Soundtrack Your Brand, is a leading B2B music streaming service designed for businesses to provide legally licensed background music i](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundtrack) Soundtrack, also known as Soundtrack Your Brand, is a leading B2B music streaming service designed for businesses to provide legally licensed background music i *Founded* 2013 Stockholm, Sweden **$15M** last round Jun 2023
- 22 [**Aiva Technologies** Aiva Technologies, based in Luxembourg, is a deep-tech startup founded in February 2016 by musician-entrepreneur Pierre Barreau and his co-founders.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aiva-technologies) Aiva Technologies, based in Luxembourg, is a deep-tech startup founded in February 2016 by musician-entrepreneur Pierre Barreau and his co-founders. *Founded* 2016 Luxembourg City, Luxembourg **$15M** last round Jun 2024
- 23 [**Tracklib** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tracklib) 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* 2014 Stockholm, Sweden **$14M** last round Sept 2021
- 24 [**Musixmatch** Musixmatch is a leading music data company based in Bologna, Italy, with additional offices in London and San Francisco.](https://millionrounds.com/company/musixmatch) Musixmatch is a leading music data company based in Bologna, Italy, with additional offices in London and San Francisco. *Founded* 2010 Bologna, United Kingdom **$14M** last round Sept 2014
- 25 [**Virtuoso** Virtuoso is a powerful platform and resource for those who want to learn to create and deliver contemporary music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/virtuoso) Virtuoso is a powerful platform and resource for those who want to learn to create and deliver contemporary music. *Founded* 2016 United Kingdom **$13M** last round Nov 2021
- 26 [**MXP4** MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that create revenue opportunities for the music, media and marketing industries.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mxp4) MXP4 develops interactive music solutions that create revenue opportunities for the music, media and marketing industries. *Founded* 2006 Paris, France **$13M** last round Apr 2010
- 27 [**Show4Me** Show4me is a London-based music interaction network and ecosystem for musicians, fans, and music industry professionals, operated by Wefuture Limited.](https://millionrounds.com/company/show4me) Show4me is a London-based music interaction network and ecosystem for musicians, fans, and music industry professionals, operated by Wefuture Limited. *Founded* 2013 London, United Kingdom **$13M** last round Jan 2019
- 28 [**Sonarworks** Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners.](https://millionrounds.com/company/sonarworks) Sonarworks is a Latvian audio technology company founded in 2012, dedicated to enhancing sound experiences for both music creators and listeners. *Founded* 2012 Riga, Latvia **$12M** last round Jul 2021
- 29 [**Audio Network** Audio Network is the music company for broadcasters, brands and content creators, breaking down boundaries to deliver music seamlessly across the world.](https://millionrounds.com/company/audio-network) Audio Network is the music company for broadcasters, brands and content creators, breaking down boundaries to deliver music seamlessly across the world. *Founded* 2001 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Jan 2026
- 30 [**Enote** Enote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018.](https://millionrounds.com/company/enote) Enote is a Berlin-based music technology startup founded in 2018. *Founded* 2018 Berlin, Germany **$11M** last round Mar 2023
- 31 [**Synchtank** Synchtank is a London-based B2B SaaS company that specializes in creating a cloud ecosystem for music data.](https://millionrounds.com/company/synchtank) Synchtank is a London-based B2B SaaS company that specializes in creating a cloud ecosystem for music data. *Founded* 2011 London, United Kingdom **$11M** last round Sept 2025
- 32 [**Maintain Altitude** Transforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming.](https://millionrounds.com/company/maintain-altitude) Transforming the way the world experiences music through immersive, interactive gaming. *Founded* 2022 London, United Kingdom **$10M** last round Mar 2024
- 33 [**Reactional Music** Reactional Music is the revolutionary gesture based instrument.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reactional-music) Reactional Music is the revolutionary gesture based instrument. *Founded* 2012 Stockholm, Sweden **$10M** last round Jun 2026
- 34 [**Opus Major** Opus Major is a Paris-based game developer and publisher dedicated to creating cooperative multiplayer adventures that integrate music as a core gameplay element.](https://millionrounds.com/company/opus-major) 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* 2023 Paris, France **$10M** last round Mar 2025
- 35 [**Groover** Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/groover) Groover is an innovative platform reinventing music promotion by guaranteeing feedbacks to musicians from relevant music influencers. *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$9.4M** last round Feb 2024
- 36 [**Highsnobiety** Highsnobiety is an online publication that covers trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture.](https://millionrounds.com/company/highsnobiety) Highsnobiety is an online publication that covers trends and news in fashion, art, music, and culture. *Founded* 2005 Berlin, Germany **$8.5M** last round Jan 2018
- 37 [**Soundreef** Soundreef is an Independent Management Entity (IME) based in London, UK, specializing in music rights management across Europe.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundreef) Soundreef is an Independent Management Entity (IME) based in London, UK, specializing in music rights management across Europe. *Founded* 2011 Milan, Italy **$7.7M** last round Oct 2021
- 38 [**Beezik** Beezik.com was a website created in early June 2009 Which allowed to download the free music legally.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beezik) Beezik.com was a website created in early June 2009 Which allowed to download the free music legally. *Founded* 2009 France **$7.2M** last round Oct 2010
- 39 [**110 Industries** 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/110-industries) 110 Industries is a private entertainment company founded in 2017, specializing in the development, publishing, and distribution of AAA video games and music. *Founded* 2017 Tolochenaz, Switzerland **$7.0M** last round May 2022
- 40 [**SNAFU Records** Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020.](https://millionrounds.com/company/snafu-records) Snafu Records is a Swedish AI-enabled record label and music financing platform founded in 2018 and publicly launched in 2020. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$7.0M** last round Jun 2023
- 41 [**Last.fm** Last.fm is an online music catalogue providing users with personalized recommendations based on their taste in music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/last-fm) Last.fm is an online music catalogue providing users with personalized recommendations based on their taste in music. *Founded* 2002 London, United Kingdom **$6.9M** last round May 2026
- 42 [**WholeWorldBand** WholeWorldBand is an Irish music-technology company founded by Kevin Godley.](https://millionrounds.com/company/wholeworldband) WholeWorldBand is an Irish music-technology company founded by Kevin Godley. *Founded* 2012 Dublin, Ireland **$6.8M** last round May 2014
- 43 [**official.fm** Official.fm is a website that enables artists and record labels to upload and market their music.](https://millionrounds.com/company/official-fm) Official.fm is a website that enables artists and record labels to upload and market their music. *Founded* 2010 Geneva, Switzerland **$6.6M** last round Feb 2011
- 44 [**Pianity** Pianity is a Paris-based music NFT platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/pianity) Pianity is a Paris-based music NFT platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Paris, France **$6.5M** last round Mar 2022
- 45 [**Soundrop** Soundrop is a social music application that enables users to listen, vote, and interact about songs with their friends.](https://millionrounds.com/company/soundrop) Soundrop is a social music application that enables users to listen, vote, and interact about songs with their friends. *Founded* 2011 Portland, Norway **$6.4M** last round Sept 2013
- 46 [**Corite** Corite is a fan-funding platform where fans invest in the music they love.](https://millionrounds.com/company/corite) Corite is a fan-funding platform where fans invest in the music they love. *Founded* 2018 Stockholm, Sweden **$6.2M** last round Jan 2022
- 47 [**Tape TV** tape.tv was a music video streaming platform based in Berlin, operational from July 2008 until November 2016.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tape-tv) tape.tv was a music video streaming platform based in Berlin, operational from July 2008 until November 2016. *Founded* 2008 Berlin, Germany **$6.2M** last round May 2012
- 48 [**Emoticast** Emoticast is an application studio and music tunemoji store for facebook and lookout for android and iOS developers.](https://millionrounds.com/company/emoticast) Emoticast is an application studio and music tunemoji store for facebook and lookout for android and iOS developers. *Founded* 2014 London, United Kingdom **$6.2M** last round Mar 2017
- 49 [**Mozart AI** Mozart AI is a London-based music technology startup founded in 2025.](https://millionrounds.com/company/mozart-ai) Mozart AI is a London-based music technology startup founded in 2025. *Founded* 2025 London, United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Feb 2026
- 50 [**blinkbox music** blinkbox music is the easiest way to listen to the music you already love, or discover new favourites - all for free.](https://millionrounds.com/company/blinkbox-music) blinkbox music is the easiest way to listen to the music you already love, or discover new favourites - all for free. *Founded* 2007 United Kingdom **$6.0M** last round Jul 2011

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

**15 November 2026** updated nightly

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