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Music Startups

Updated October 2026

Companies in the music sector developing innovative solutions and technologies.

Explore 529 recently funded music companies with verified founder contact information and fundraising data.

Total Companies
529
Total Funding
$199.8M
Avg Funding
$8.0M
Global Reach
9
countries

Top Cities for Music

Toronto
Wilmington
London
Los Angeles
Faenza
Prahran

Recently Funded Companies

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Toronto, Canada

LOFT Entertainment is a music and film/TV company specializes in amplifying culture-defining talent and creative partners through its music.

$288K raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Wilmington, United States

Outpost Partners is an investment firm.

$38.4M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

elasticStage is the world’s first on-demand vinyl and CD platform enabling artists to sell physical records instantly with no upfront costs.

$8.1M raised
Jan 2026

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Magazine & Digital Publication

$300K raised
Jan 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Faenza, Italy

Totally Innovation is a software company developing artificial intelligence based music management platform and creates license-free music.

$692K raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Prahran, Australia

An ethical fan-to-fan ticket marketplace

Jan 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Denver, United States

MusiQuest is a developer of a musical application designed to help people discover their passion for music

Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Bkstg develops and operates an online platform connecting artists and music enthusiasts.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

JET Management build career artists, release great music, and produce world class live entertainment.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Culver City, United States

JKBX is an investment platform that offers fans, retail investors, and music lovers to invest in music royalties.

$16.0M raised
Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Nashville, United States

Firebird is a music company that partners with artists to nurture and grow fan relationships, create content, and careers.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Zürich, Switzerland

Audio AR that allows anyone to make music out of thin without the need of headsets, and while using your true environment.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Chippendale, Australia

Drop is a digital music platform that aims to bridge the gap between creators and their audience.

Jan 2023

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Melbourne, Australia

Muso, a next generation booking platform connecting musicians and venues. Find gigs. Find talent. Create more live music.

Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Henderson, United States

Vampr is a social-professional network that helps creatives find people to collaborate with, create new music, and monetize their work.

Nov 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Fundraising, Ownership and Coordination for Games, Arts, Music and Entertainment.

$2.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Austin, United States

Royal is a developer of an NFT-based music platform used to allow buy ownership in songs.

$55.0M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Brisbane, Australia

Splash is an AI company bringing the joy of music making to everyone.

$20.8M raised
Nov 2021

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Draper, United States

SaaS for fan monetization, livestreams & engagement. Web + App + transaction-based revenue.

$1.2M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

London, United Kingdom

MusicGurus is an online learning company that helps anyone learn music from the world's top artists.

Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

San Diego, United States

Soundful is an AI-powered music creation platform that enables creators and artists to analyze, create, and monetize music.

$4.5M raised
Jan 2022

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Isle, Jamaica

Eros Innovation is a digital media company building AI tools to create and scale global entertainment experiences.

$50.0M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

Los Angeles, United States

Ondalinda is a music, art and wellness festival and a global high-profile community.

$2.5M raised
Nov 2025

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

La Paz, Bolivia

Record Label & Publishing company.

$44K raised
Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

New York, United States

Slip.stream is a music platform that provides an AI-powered music library and helps music creators avoid risk of copyright strikes.

Nov 2024

Founder Contacts

41,000+ verified contacts

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About the Music Startup Ecosystem

The music sector is an active area of startup innovation and venture capital investment. Companies in this space are developing new technologies, platforms, and services that address evolving market needs and create new business opportunities.

Funding Trends in Music

Music companies raise capital across various funding stages, from early seed rounds to late-stage growth financing. Investor interest in this sector is driven by the size of the addressable market, the pace of technology adoption, and the potential for scalable business models.

Growth Outlook

The music sector is expected to continue evolving as technology advances, market dynamics shift, and new opportunities emerge. Companies that demonstrate strong product-market fit, efficient growth, and clear competitive advantages are well-positioned to attract continued investment.

Music Funding Breakdown

Here is how funding is distributed among the 529 music companies tracked in the VCBacked database.

Average Funding
$8.0M
Total Funding Tracked
$199.8M
Countries Represented
9

Distribution by Funding Stage

Other25 companies

Top Cities for Music

1.Los Angeles
3 companies$2.8M
2.London
2 companies$8.1M
3.New York
2 companiesUndisclosed
4.Toronto
1 companies$288K
5.Wilmington
1 companies$38.4M

Related Industries

Companies in the music sector often overlap with or complement businesses in adjacent industries. Exploring related verticals can help you discover additional companies, identify partnership opportunities, and understand the broader competitive landscape.

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