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Overview

Music company focused on recording, publishing, and artist services.

Founded

1958

Deals ยท 12mo

1

Stage focus

Seed
Series A

Geographic focus

Canada
United Kingdom
United States

Sector focus

Digital Entertainment
Media and Entertainment
Music

Investment portfolio

21rounds
NAMEDATESIZE
Stability AI
Aug 2026Participated
$76 MSeries B
Fave
Oct 2023Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Move AI
Oct 2023Participated
$10 MSeed
OP3N
Mar 2023Participated
$28 MSeries A
Anything World
Nov 2022Participated
$8 MSeed
LifeScore
Mar 2022Participated
$15 MSeries A
Forte
Nov 2021Participated
$725 MSeries B
Supersocial
Sep 2021Participated
$5 MSeed
Fave
May 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Overwolf
Mar 2021Participated
$53 MSeries C
Roblox
Jan 2021Participated
$520 MSeries H
Tap Network
Dec 2020Participated
$4 MOther Equity
Stability AI
Aug 2026Participated
$76 MSeries B
Fave
Oct 2023Participated
$2 MOther Equity
Move AI
Oct 2023Participated
$10 MSeed
OP3N
Mar 2023Participated
$28 MSeries A
Anything World
Nov 2022Participated
$8 MSeed
LifeScore
Mar 2022Participated
$15 MSeries A
Forte
Nov 2021Participated
$725 MSeries B
Supersocial
Sep 2021Participated
$5 MSeed
Fave
May 2021Participated
$2 MSeed
Overwolf
Mar 2021Participated
$53 MSeries C
Roblox
Jan 2021Participated
$520 MSeries H
Tap Network
Dec 2020Participated
$4 MOther Equity
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Deal Distribution

Warner Music Group: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories.All available history.
Warner Music Group: 21 funding rounds are recorded in the selected participation categories. All available history
Round typeLed dealsParticipated deals
Seed25
Series A13
Series B03
Series C+03
Other Equity04

Monthly Deal Activity

Warner Music Group: 21 deals are recorded across 136 months.All available history.
Warner Music Group: 21 deals are recorded across 136 months. All available history
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Sector Breakdown

Warner Music Group: Media & Entertainment is the largest displayed sector by deal count (12 deals).All available history.

A deal can appear in multiple sectors, so sector totals may overlap. Capital represents disclosed total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Warner Music Group: Media & Entertainment is the largest displayed sector by deal count (12 deals). All available history
SectorDeals
Media & Entertainment12
Enterprise Software7
AI & Machine Learning6
Gaming & eSports6
AR/VR4
Marketing & Advertising4
Education & Workforce3
E-Commerce & Retail3
Crypto & Blockchain3
Social & Community Platforms3
Developer Tools3
Data, Analytics & IT2
Professional Services2
Travel & Hospitality1
Transportation & Logistics1
Consumer & Lifestyle1
Networks, Cloud & Communication1
Hardware & Robotics1
Fintech1
Health & Life Sciences1

Deal Size Distribution

Warner Music Group: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands.All available history.

Undisclosed round sizes are excluded. Capital represents total round sizes, not fund cheque sizes.

Warner Music Group: 21 rounds have a disclosed size in the displayed size bands. All available history
Round size band (USD)Deals
<$5M5
$5M-$10M5
$10M-$25M5
$25M-$50M2
$50M-$100M2
$100M-$250M0
$250M-$500M0
$500M-$1B2
$1B+0

Deals By Geography

Warner Music Group: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals).All available history.

Top 5 of 5 regions; European countries are grouped as Europe.

Warner Music Group: United States has the largest recorded deal count among the displayed regions (12 deals). All available history
RegionDeals
United States12
Europe4
Canada3
066111
Israel1
Warner Music Group: 20 co-investors are shown, with Animoca Brands sharing 4 recorded deals.All available history.

Co-Investors

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Investment Strategy

Warner Music Group: Led accounts for 14% and participating for 86% of round participation.All available history.
Warner Music Group: Led accounts for 14% and participating for 86% of round participation. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Led314%
Participating1886%
Warner Music Group: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics.All available history.
Warner Music Group: Single-lead accounts for 100% and co-led for 0% of lead dynamics. All available history
CategoryDeals (count)Share (%)
Single-lead3100%
Co-led00%

Team

Alejandro Duque

President, Latin America

Chris Phillips

Head of Design, Global Technology

Craig Kallman

Chairman & CEO

Dua Lipa

Singer

Eric Mackay

Head of Digital

Joshua Saunders

Head of Firepit Technology, Warner Music

Rob Wiesenthal

Chief Operating Officer

Scott Cherkin

SVP, Global Audience Strategy

Tim Miles

Vice President, Synchronisation UK