# Top 50 Music Startups Worldwide by Funding (2026)

> The 50 best-funded music startups worldwide, ranked by total funding raised: $8.9B combined. With founding year, headquarters and each company's rounds.

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

- 1 [**Playlist** PlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/playlist) PlayList is a web drama production company that produces dramas and music content. *Founded* 2017 United States **$785M** last round Jan 2026
- 2 [**Suno** Suno, Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/suno) Suno, Inc. *Founded* 2022 Cambridge, United States **$750M** last round Jun 2026
- 3 [**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
- 4 [**Beats Electronics** Beats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beats-electronics) Beats Electronics offers premium consumer headphones, earphones and speakers, software technology and streaming music subscription services. *Founded* 2006 Los Angeles, United States **$560M** last round Sept 2013
- 5 [**HarbourView Equity Partners** HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment.](https://millionrounds.com/company/harbourview-equity-partners) HarbourView Equity Partners is a private equity firm invests in music and entertainment. *Founded* 2021 Newark, United States **$500M** last round Jun 2025
- 6 [**Litmus Music** Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights.](https://millionrounds.com/company/litmus-music) Litmus Music is primarily concerned with acquiring and managing music rights. *Founded* 2022 New York, United States **$500M** last round Aug 2022
- 7 [**Create Music Group** Create Music Group is a music and media technology company](https://millionrounds.com/company/create-music-group) Create Music Group is a music and media technology company *Founded* 2015 Hollywood, United States **$450M** last round Mar 2026
- 8 [**Duetti** Duetti is a music-financial technology platform founded in 2022 and based in New York, with additional offices in Los Angeles, Miami, and London.](https://millionrounds.com/company/duetti) 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* 2022 New York, United States **$384M** last round Feb 2026
- 9 [**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
- 10 [**Deezer** Music and entertainment](https://millionrounds.com/company/deezer) Music and entertainment *Founded* 2018 Paris, France **$335M** last round Aug 2018
- 11 [**Eventbrite** 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).](https://millionrounds.com/company/eventbrite) 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* 2014 Oak Forest, United States **$225M** last round Sept 2017
- 12 [**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
- 13 [**Beats Music** Beats Music was a subscription-based music streaming service launched in January 2014 by Beats Electronics, a division of Apple Inc.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beats-music) Beats Music was a subscription-based music streaming service launched in January 2014 by Beats Electronics, a division of Apple Inc. *Founded* 2012 San Francisco, United States **$180M** last round Mar 2014
- 14 [**Smule** Smule develops music-making apps that connect people online.](https://millionrounds.com/company/smule) Smule develops music-making apps that connect people online. *Founded* 2008 Salt Lake City, United States **$154M** last round Oct 2018
- 15 [**Beyond Music** Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-music) Beyond Music is a leading music IP investment and data management company based in Asia, founded in 2021. *Founded* 2014 Seoul, South Korea **$151M** last round May 2023
- 16 [**Peilian.com** Peilian is an online music education platform based in Shanghai.](https://millionrounds.com/company/peilian-com) Peilian is an online music education platform based in Shanghai. *Founded* 2014 Shanghai, China **$150M** last round Nov 2018
- 17 [**Patreon** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/patreon) 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* 2008 Arvada, United States **$137M** last round Nov 2021
- 18 [**SaveLive** SaveLive is a venture aimed a throwing a financial lifeline to at-risk music venues.](https://millionrounds.com/company/savelive) SaveLive is a venture aimed a throwing a financial lifeline to at-risk music venues. *Founded* 2020 Los Angeles **$135M** last 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/i-am) I.AM+ is an American technology company based in Los Angeles, founded in 2012 by musician and entrepreneur will.i.am. *Founded* 2012 Los Angeles, United States **$123M** last round Nov 2017
- 20 [**UnitedMasters** UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute.](https://millionrounds.com/company/unitedmasters) UnitedMasters is a digital music distribution platform based in Brooklyn, New York, founded in November 2017 by Steve Stoute. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$120M** last round Oct 2021
- 21 [**NetEase Cloud Music** NetEase Cloud Music operates an online music platform and offers streaming services.](https://millionrounds.com/company/netease-cloud-music) NetEase Cloud Music operates an online music platform and offers streaming services. *Founded* 2013 China **$108M** last round Apr 2017
- 22 [**KKBOX** KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005.](https://millionrounds.com/company/kkbox) KKBOX is a leading music streaming service based in Taipei, Taiwan, founded in 2004-2005. *Founded* 1999 Taiwan **$104M** last round Aug 2014
- 23 [**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
- 24 [**Terapin Studios** Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP.](https://millionrounds.com/company/terapin-studios) Terapin Studios brings entertainment through multiple mediums including webtoons, games, music, streaming, and provides unique content through its own IP. *Founded* 2017 New York, United States **$93M** last round Aug 2022
- 25 [**FENIX360** FENIX360 is a social media platform empowering independent artists across music, dance, and design with audience monetization.](https://millionrounds.com/company/fenix360) FENIX360 is a social media platform empowering independent artists across music, dance, and design with audience monetization. *Founded* - Singapore, Singapore **$90M** last round Dec 2025
- 26 [**Beyond Oblivion** Beyond Oblivion was a digital music startup based in New York, founded around 2008–2009.](https://millionrounds.com/company/beyond-oblivion) Beyond Oblivion was a digital music startup based in New York, founded around 2008–2009. *Founded* 2009 New York, United States **$87M** last round Mar 2011
- 27 [**Ticketfly** Ticketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/ticketfly) Ticketfly was a technology company that provided a cloud-based platform for ticketing, digital marketing, and analytics tailored for the live event industry. *Founded* 2008 San Francisco, United States **$87M** last round Jul 2015
- 28 [**Songtradr** Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert](https://millionrounds.com/company/songtradr) Songtradr is the largest B2B music licensing marketplace, connecting over 500,000 artists, songwriters, and rights owners from 190 countries with brands, advert *Founded* 2014 Santa Monica, United States **$86M** last round Nov 2023
- 29 [**Triller** Triller is an AI-powered music video app that enables anyone to make professional videos, effortlessly.](https://millionrounds.com/company/triller) Triller is an AI-powered music video app that enables anyone to make professional videos, effortlessly. *Founded* 2015 Los Angeles, United States **$83M** last round Jan 2025
- 30 [**BIGWORDS.com** Buy cheap college textbooks by comparing prices with BIGWORDS.com.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bigwords-com) Buy cheap college textbooks by comparing prices with BIGWORDS.com. *Founded* 2001 Madrid, United States **$80M** last round Jul 2014
- 31 [**A24** A24 is a global entertainment company founded in 2012 in New York, NY.](https://millionrounds.com/company/a24) A24 is a global entertainment company founded in 2012 in New York, NY. *Founded* 2012 New York, United States **$75M** last round Jun 2026
- 32 [**Kobalt Music**](https://millionrounds.com/company/kobalt-music) *Founded* - United States **$75M** last round May 2017
- 33 [**Buzz Media** Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content.](https://millionrounds.com/company/buzz-media) Buzzmedia is an entertainment publisher focused on pop culture, music, and celebrity content. *Founded* 2003 United States **$72M** last round Jul 2011
- 34 [**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
- 35 [**SugarSync** With 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](https://millionrounds.com/company/sugarsync) With 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 **$61M** last round Nov 2013
- 36 [**Aaptiv** Aaptiv is a digital health company that combines scientific programming, empathetic trainers, and uplifting music to improve members health.](https://millionrounds.com/company/aaptiv) Aaptiv is a digital health company that combines scientific programming, empathetic trainers, and uplifting music to improve members health. *Founded* 2015 United States **$60M** last round Jun 2018
- 37 [**Bandsintown Group** Bandsintown Group is a global digital media and technology company focused on enhancing the live music experience.](https://millionrounds.com/company/bandsintown-group) Bandsintown Group is a global digital media and technology company focused on enhancing the live music experience. *Founded* 2004 Miami, United States **$60M** last round Mar 2007
- 38 [**Genius** Genius is an online media platform that brings music intelligence to the masses.](https://millionrounds.com/company/genius) Genius is an online media platform that brings music intelligence to the masses. *Founded* 2009 Brooklyn, United States **$59M** last round Jan 2026
- 39 [**Doodles** Doodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, a](https://millionrounds.com/company/doodles) Doodles is an entertainment company focused on creating immersive storytelling experiences through original content, music, digital collectibles, live events, a *Founded* 2021 Miami, Canada **$54M** last round Sept 2022
- 40 [**Intercept Music** Intercept Music is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in music distribution, music marketing, and social media marketing.](https://millionrounds.com/company/intercept-music) Intercept Music is a marketing and advertising company that specializes in music distribution, music marketing, and social media marketing. *Founded* 2018 San Francisco, United States **$50M** last round May 2025
- 41 [**Tune.FM** Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida.](https://millionrounds.com/company/tune-fm) Tune.FM is a decentralized music streaming platform and NFT marketplace based in Miami, Florida. *Founded* 2011 Narberth, United States **$50M** last round Sept 2024
- 42 [**Radial** Radial is an app that connects fans and artists with other fans, discovering music and supporting artists.](https://millionrounds.com/company/radial) Radial is an app that connects fans and artists with other fans, discovering music and supporting artists. *Founded* 2014 United States **$50M** last round Dec 2025
- 43 [**Metacafe** Metacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV.](https://millionrounds.com/company/metacafe) Metacafe is a website providing short-form video entertainment in movies, video games, sports, music and TV. *Founded* 2003 San Francisco, United States **$50M** last round Jun 2010
- 44 [**Vuclip** Vuclip is a premium mobile video on-demand service designed for emerging markets.](https://millionrounds.com/company/vuclip) Vuclip is a premium mobile video on-demand service designed for emerging markets. *Founded* 2015 Hong Kong, United States **$48M** last round Nov 2012
- 45 [**Reverb.com** Reverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear.](https://millionrounds.com/company/reverb-com) Reverb.com is a provider of an online marketplace intended for new, used, and vintage music gear. *Founded* 2012 Chicago, United States **$47M** last round Aug 2017
- 46 [**LANDR** 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.](https://millionrounds.com/company/landr) 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* 2012 Montreal, Canada **$47M** last round Mar 2022
- 47 [**FOB.com** FOB.com provides tour information, pictures, biography, articles and reviews about the American rock band, 'Flying Over Brothers.'](https://millionrounds.com/company/fob-com) FOB.com provides tour information, pictures, biography, articles and reviews about the American rock band, 'Flying Over Brothers.' *Founded* 1997 Chicago, United States **$45M** last round Sept 2000
- 48 [**HIFI** HIFI is a financial rights organization for the music industry.](https://millionrounds.com/company/hifi) HIFI is a financial rights organization for the music industry. *Founded* 2013 Brooklyn, United States **$44M** last round Sept 2026
- 49 [**Rythm** Rythm is a music streaming platform designed for shared listening experiences.](https://millionrounds.com/company/rythm) Rythm is a music streaming platform designed for shared listening experiences. *Founded* 2016 Mountain View, United States **$43M** last round Jun 2026
- 50 [**Xposure Music** Xposure Music is a Montreal-based financing and investment platform founded in 2021.](https://millionrounds.com/company/xposure-music) Xposure Music is a Montreal-based financing and investment platform founded in 2021. *Founded* 2021 Montreal, Canada **$43M** last round Dec 2025

**Total funding** how the list is ranked

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