Warner Music Group Corp.
Investment Details
Investor Type
Corporate VC
Asset Class Focus
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Infrastructure, Hedge Funds, Commodities, Fixed Income (Debt and Bonds), Distressed and Special Situations, ESG and Impact Investing, Crypto, Collectibles & Art
Stage Focus
Seed, Early Stage, Series A, Series B, Growth, Late Stage, Pre-IPO, Buyout, Turnaround, Distressed
Geographical Focus
United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Japan, Australia, China, India, Brazil, France, Italy, Denmark, Spain, Mexico, South Korea, Netherlands, South Africa, Sweden, Norway, Finland
Industries Focus
- Technology
- Consumer Goods
- Media
- Retail
- Software
- Education
- E-commerce
- Entertainment
- Tourism
- Hardware
- Music
- Events
- Marketing
- Advertising
- Publishing
Investment Size:
1,000,000 to 500,000,000 USD
Investor Details Founded: 1958
Warner Music Group Corp. is a prominent American multinational entertainment and record label conglomerate headquartered in New York City. As one of the 'Big Three' recording companies, it stands as the third-largest in the global music industry, following Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment. The company operates in over 70 countries through a network of affiliates and licensees, encompassing renowned labels such as Atlantic, Warner Records, and Parlophone. Its music publishing arm, Warner Chappell Music, boasts a catalog of over one million copyrights spanning various musical genres. In July 2025, Warner Music Group and Bain Capital announced a joint venture to invest up to $1.2 billion in iconic music catalogs, aiming to provide artists and songwriters with opportunities to preserve and expand the reach of their works. This strategic move underscores Warner Music's commitment to innovation and growth within the music industry. Additionally, in February 2025, Warner Music Group and Spotify entered into a new multi-year agreement to strengthen their collaboration, focusing on delivering new fan experiences and enhancing the value of music. This partnership highlights Warner Music's dedication to adapting to the evolving digital landscape and its ongoing efforts to support artists and songwriters globally.
Requirements
- Active involvement in the music industry
- Established track record in music catalog management
- Ability to leverage global distribution networks
- Commitment to artist development and support
- Financial stability to manage large-scale investments
Contact
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Portfolio Companies
- Atlantic Records
- Warner Records
- Parlophone
- Warner Chappell Music
- Rhino Entertainment
- Warner Music Nashville
- Warner Classics
- Elektra Records
- Fueled By Ramen
- Roadrunner Records
- Sire Records
- Reprise Records
- Big Beat Records
- EastWest Records
- Spinnin' Records
- Warner Music Latina
- Warner Music UK
- Warner Music Sweden
- Warner Music Australia
- Warner Music Japan
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