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Songtradr
eCommerce & Marketplaces · Santa Monica, United States · Founded 2014
The marketplace for music rights MoreLess
Songtradr is a dynamic startup operating in the music licensing and distribution market. The company provides a platform that connects music creators and owners with businesses and individuals seeking to license music for various projects. Songtradr serves a diverse clientele, including filmmakers, advertisers, game developers, and content creators who need high-quality, legally cleared music.
The core of Songtradr's business model is its intelligent music licensing platform. This platform allows users to search for, license, and distribute music easily. It features expertly curated music from real artists, ensuring that clients find the perfect track for their needs. The platform is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making the licensing process straightforward and efficient.
Songtradr also offers comprehensive artist services. These services enable music creators to manage, distribute, and monetize their music from a single platform. Artists can store their music assets, control their rights, and use various tools to promote and sell their music. This all-in-one solution empowers artists to run their music business independently and effectively.
Revenue generation for Songtradr comes from licensing fees paid by clients who use the platform to find and license music. Additionally, the company may earn money through distribution and monetization services offered to artists, which could include a share of the revenue generated from music sales and streaming.
In summary, Songtradr is revolutionizing the music licensing industry by providing a seamless, efficient, and artist-friendly platform. It bridges the gap between music creators and those in need of high-quality music, ensuring a smooth and profitable exchange for both parties.
Keywords: music licensing, artist services, music distribution, content management, music monetization, curated music, licensing platform, music rights, music discovery, creative tools.
Company overview
Songtradr company information
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- Status
- Operational
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- Santa Monica, United States
- Employees
- 157
- Open positions
- 1
- Dealroom signal
- 77.5
- Investment activity
- 10 companies · latest Jun 2025
- Capital deployed
- —
- Preferred round
- ACQUISITION
Valuation & funding
Songtradr funding history
Company financing events and reported valuations.
| Deal type | Date | Amount | Valuation | Investors | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATE VCOther financing | Oct 2024 | $0 | — | Richard White | ↗ |
| SERIES EOther financing | Nov 2023 | $71M | $576M | Richard White · Epic Games · Perennial Value Management · Argo Investments | ↗ |
| SERIES DOther financing | Jun 2021 | $50M | $300M | Richard White · Greenscape Capital Group · Regal Funds Management · Argo Investments | ↗ |
| SERIES COther financing | Aug 2020 | $30M | $165M | Undisclosed | — |
| SERIES BOther financing | Mar 2019 | $12M | $48M | WiseTech Global | — |
| SERIES AOther financing | Jan 2018 | Richard White | ↗ | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Feb 2017 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Jul 2016 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Oct 2015 | Undisclosed | — | ||
| SEEDOther financing | Feb 2015 | Undisclosed | — |
Financials
Revenue and workforce over time
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| Year | Revenue | Growth | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $22M | 0% | 157 |
| 2025 | $22M | 0% | 154 |
| 2024 | $22M | 0% | 165 |
| 2023 | $22M | 0% | 150 |
| 2022 | $22M | +4.9% | 142 |
| 2021 | $21M | +108.9% | 156 |
| 2020 | $9.9M | — | 115 |
Growth signals
Songtradr website traffic
Latest recorded traffic for Songtradr is 150K monthly website visits, up 15.4% over the last three months. Songtradr's team grew 1.9% over the past year.
Hiring
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Comparisons
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Capital deployed
Songtradr investments and acquisitions
Recent portfolio relationships for companies that also act as investors or acquirers.
VinylNew York City, United StatesA retail platform for vinyl record collectors, offering limited editions, color pressings, and classics across multiple music genres
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BandcampSan Francisco, United StatesOnline music store and a promotion platform for independent artists
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7DigitalLondon, United Kingdom7digital provides a catalogue of over 22 million high-quality music tracks and a wealth of uniquely curated recommendations. Merging with UBC Media
$27Mvaluation
MusicubeHamburg, GermanyProvides fast and elaborate search functions for music businesses that revolutionize music discovery
$2.2Mvaluation
MassiveMusicAmsterdam, NetherlandsMassiveMusic, part of Songtradr, partners with globally recognized brands as their agency of record
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Pretzel TechRedmond, United States
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TuneFindSan Francisco, United StatesFind Music From TV and Movies - TuneFind
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Song ZuSydney, AustraliaSong Zu - Music & Sound Design - with studios in Sydney & Singapore
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CueSongsLondon, United KingdomCueSongs simplifies the process of licensing music for small usages - no hassle, prolonged negotiation or excessive fees.
$3.1Mvaluation
Big Sync MusicUnited StatesProvider of news and updates related to music industry
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Talent graph
Songtradr's talent
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Investors
8 investors on Songtradr's cap table
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Market sentiment
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