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Sony Music Entertainment

North America, New York, United States, New York

Description

Sony Music is a music corporation owned and operated by Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Japanese conglomerate.

Investor Profile

Sony Music Entertainment has made 21 investments, with 2 in the past 12 months and 38% as lead.

Stage Focus

  • Seed (29%)
  • Series Unknown (24%)
  • Series A (19%)
  • Corporate Round (14%)
  • Series B (10%)
  • Non Equity Assistance (5%)

Country Focus

  • United States (71%)
  • United Kingdom (19%)
  • Germany (5%)

Industry Focus

  • Music
  • Media And Entertainment
  • Apps
  • Digital Media
  • Software
  • Digital Entertainment
  • Content Creators
  • Gaming
  • Art
  • Content
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn who this investor regularly partners with—both firms and angels—and explore their latest activity.

Who does Sony Music Entertainment frequently co-invest with?

The Strand Partners
North America, Florida, United States, Boca Raton
Co-Investments: 1
Female Founders Fund
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 2
Universal Music Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Acronym Venture Capital
North America, Florida, United States, Palm Beach
Co-Investments: 1
Warner Music Group
North America, New York, United States, New York
Co-Investments: 3
Transcend Fund
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Co-Investments: 1
SeventySix Capital
North America, Pennsylvania, United States, Conshohocken
Co-Investments: 1
Concord Music Group
North America, Tennessee, United States, Nashville
Co-Investments: 2
NetEase
Asia, Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo
Co-Investments: 1
Stadia Ventures
North America, Missouri, United States, St Louis
Co-Investments: 1

Which angels does Sony Music Entertainment often collaborate with?

AM
North America, California, United States, Irvine
Shared Deals: 1
Faye Maidment
North America, British Columbia, Canada, Vancouver
Shared Deals: 1
MM
North America, California, United States, Los Angeles
Shared Deals: 1
AK
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
KL
North America, California, United States, San Francisco
Shared Deals: 1
LC
North America, New York, United States, New York
Shared Deals: 1
Elia Mssawir
Asia, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Shared Deals: 1
AC
Europe, Ticino, Switzerland, Lugano
Shared Deals: 1
AL
North America, California, United States, San Jose
Shared Deals: 1
RG
North America, California, United States
Shared Deals: 1

What are some of recent deals done by Sony Music Entertainment?

Vermillio

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Vermillio is an AI platform that allows content creators to style, own, and track their digital creations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ContentContent CreatorsSoftware
Series AMar 3, 2025
Amount Raised: $16,000,000
SymphoMe

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City of, United Kingdom

SymphoMe is a music education technology company that uses AI to deliver personalised and effective learning experience for music students.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)EdTechMusicMusic Education
Non Equity AssistanceSep 19, 2024
Fave

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Fave is a social platform that allow superfans to create, connect and get rewarded.

AppsGamingMedia and Entertainment
SeedOct 12, 2023
Amount Raised: $2,000,000
Komi

London, England, United Kingdom

Komi is building a home on the internet for the world's top talent.

Content CreatorsDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentSocial Media
Series AJul 18, 2023
Amount Raised: $12,000,000
MakersPlace

San Francisco, California, United States

MakersPlace is an authentic and unique digital creation platform powered by blockchain technology for digital creators.

ArtBlockchainComputerDigital MarketingDigital MediaE-CommerceMarketplaceRetailSoftware
Series AAug 4, 2021
Amount Raised: $30,000,000
Laylo

Los Angeles, California, United States

Laylo is the Drop CRM powering iconic artists, live events and sports teams

AppsArtMarketingMusic
SeedJun 7, 2021
Amount Raised: $3,000,000
Fave

Wilmington, Delaware, United States

Fave is a social platform that allow superfans to create, connect and get rewarded.

AppsGamingMedia and Entertainment
SeedMay 17, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,200,000
Rapchat

Kenton, Ohio, United States

Rapchat is democratizing music creation by enabling anyone to record and share songs from their phone.

AndroidAppsiOSMobileMusic
SeedApr 30, 2021
Amount Raised: $2,300,000
Maestro Interactive Inc

Reno, Nevada, United States

Maestro provides a white label platform for enterprise live streamers to own, engage, and monetize their audiences.

eSportsSaaSVideoVideo on DemandVideo Streaming
Series BMar 2, 2021
Amount Raised: $15,000,000

Riverstarz Music Publishing is an interactive streaming mechanical royalty collection agency.

MusicPublishing
SeedJan 15, 2021