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Sesh superfan platform adds $7M, innovative Member Card

The Sesh superfan platform has raised $7 million to date. Like its many competitors, it connects artists directly with fans while giving them full ownership of the data. But Sesh adds an innovative twist.

Bruce Houghton on 04/22/2025 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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How to Sell A Music Business

Learn how to sell a music business successfully by focusing on key strategies to maximize its value. Proper planning and expert advice can help you get the best deal and secure a smooth exit.

Alana Bonilla on 04/22/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (1)
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New Music Fintech from Jukebox, Demuzo, Traklib & Amuse

Improving independent artists and labels earn, track and collect royalties as well as access working capital when they need it is the focus of more music tech startups. Here is. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 02/28/2025 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Music Tech News: Tunecore, MashApp, Miami Music Tech, Subvert & Audius

In the latest Music Tech News, TuneCore has added an Advanced Trends & Analytics dashboard designed to equip self-releasing TuneCore artists with deeper insights and performance metrics to help drive growth.

Bruce Houghton on 02/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Musical AI raises $1.5M for rights management

Musical AI raises $1.5M USD / $2.1M CA for rights management for generative AI. The investment will support its music’s attribution model.

Bruce Houghton on 02/05/2025 in Startups & Funding | Permalink | Comments (1)
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QUICK HITS: Highnote + $2.5M • Sony Music buys Songwhip, Fansifter • UnitedMasters + TikTok • Live Nation earnings • Music Marketing Awards

Audio collaboration platform Highnote has secured an additional $2.5M in funding with participation from Dropbox Ventures.

Bruce Houghton on 10/24/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Music Tech Startup Finalists named in ASCAP Lab, Music Ally contests

Two of the top startup contests focused on music have named their 2024 music tech startup finalists.

Bruce Houghton on 10/11/2024 in Music Tech | Permalink | Comments (0)
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QUICK HITS: Mellomanic + $6M •  Cargo Indie Distro launches • Audoo adds Advisors • Believe names Managing Director

Superfan platform Mellomanic (formerly We Are Giant) has announced the closing of a $6 million funding round, bringing the total capital raised to $13.8 million dollars.

Bruce Houghton on 09/20/2024 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Lyte Seeks a Buyer as Founder, Former Employees Speak Out

Ticketing company Lyte shut down suddenly late last week. Now Lyte seeks a buyer as founder Ant Taylor, former employees, and affected promoters and fans are offering a clearer picture of the closer despite $53 million in funding.

Bruce Houghton on 09/17/2024 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (1)
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Hangout tops 1.1M users for social music platform

Turntable returns as Hangout a decade after flameout with $8.2M funding

Turntable Labs has closed a $8.2M seed round before launching the social listening app Hangout later this year. After a promising start, the original Turntable.fm app failed, becoming a poster child for “How Not To Launch A Music Tech Startup.”

Bruce Houghton on 08/29/2024 in Music Marketing | Permalink | Comments (6)
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