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UnitedMasters

Founded 2017 · 4 known investors

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UnitedMasters provides data and direct-to-fan connection tools for independent artists to manage their own financial and artistic interests in the music industry.

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Founders & leadership

UnitedMasters was founded in 2017 by Steve Stoute.

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Steve StouteFounder

Investors · 4

AlphabetreportedMountain View

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Also in the syndicate · 2

20th Century Fox21st Century Fox

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$50M disclosed across 1 of 3 rounds · 2017–2021

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Related companies · 7

SoundCloudAudio distribution and music-sharing platform for artists and creators.
GeniusGenius is a crowdsourced music encyclopedia where a community of contributors annotates and discusses song lyrics, artist information, and music culture across all genres. The platform serves artists, creatives, and music fans who want to explore and share deeper context about music and its creators.
ShazamShazam is a mobile app for iOS and Android that identifies music playing nearby by creating a digital fingerprint of the audio and matching it against a database of tracks, then returning song and artist details along with lyrics, video, and recommendations. The app also lets users identify TV programs and ads, and is now part of Apple.
DeezerDeezer is a music streaming platform offering access to over 120 million tracks, podcasts, and curated recommendations across 180+ countries. The service operates on a freemium model with offline download capabilities and includes an AI music detector tool.
BandcampBandcamp is a music platform that enables fans to create and share playlists of music they own from artists they support, with built-in artist compensation and discovery features. The service emphasizes direct artist support by requiring playlist creators to own tracks and limiting free sampling to encourage purchases.
BoomplayBoomplay is a music streaming and download platform offering access to over 100 million songs and videos, primarily serving African listeners and content creators. The platform enables free offline listening and provides a community space for music discovery and entertainment news.
ReverbnationReverbNation provides music distribution to major streaming platforms and social video apps, along with promotion tools and A&R, publishing, and sync opportunities for musicians. It serves independent artists looking to grow their audience, book gigs, and monetize their catalog.

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In the news

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Invests $50 Million in UnitedMasters — UnitedMastersnews.unitedmasters.com · Oct 2021UnitedMasters raises $70m to replace record labelstechcrunch.com · Nov 2017

Frequently asked questions

What does UnitedMasters do?
UnitedMasters provides data and direct-to-fan connection tools for independent artists to manage their own financial and artistic interests in the music industry.
Who founded UnitedMasters?
UnitedMasters was founded by Steve Stoute in 2017.
Who are UnitedMasters's investors?
UnitedMasters's investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Alphabet.
How much funding has UnitedMasters raised?
UnitedMasters has disclosed $50M raised across 1 of its 3 known rounds.