Barney Wragg
FounderFounder at Karakuri Note
Greater London, England, United Kingdom
FoundedKarakuri Note
About
Barney Wragg is Chief Executive Officer at Unit1 Studio, which develops avatar concert technology combining live audiences with digital performance. His earlier career includes work at ARM on processor architecture for digital music players, building the digital strategy at Universal Music International, and leading the global team at EMI that delivered DRM-free downloads with Apple and secured licensing agreements with YouTube and Spotify. He has held CEO positions at live entertainment company LWE and food robotics venture Karakuri, and advises venture capital, private equity, and family offices on M&A and strategic investments across live entertainment, music rights, and technology.
Founder at Karakuri Note
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Experience
- Unit1 StudioChief Executive Officercurrent2025 — presentLondon Area, United Kingdom
- Hidden Man MusicNon Executive Director2019 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- Freelance AdvisorM&A and Investment Advisor2023 — 2025London, England, United Kingdom
- Silicon Catalyst.UKAdvisor2024 — 2025London Area, United Kingdom
- KarakuriChief Executive Officer2018 — 2023London, United Kingdom
- LW EntertainmentChief Executive Officer2011 — 2016London, United Kingdom
- AEGMarketing & Ticketing Advisor2009 — 2011
- FreelanceBarney Wragg Associates2008 — 2011
- FUGANon Executive Director2008 — 2010Amsterdam Area, Netherlands
- EMI MusicGlobal Head of Digital2006 — 2008
- Universal Music InternationalSenior Vice President eLabs2001 — 2006
- ARMDigital Audio Business Development1997 — 2001
- Micronics Flow MetersProduct Development Manager1995 — 1997High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom
Skills & more
Contract Negotiation1Fundraising1International Business Development1Film Production1Video Production1Musical Theatre1Private EquityNew Business DevelopmentSales & MarketingDigital Project ManagementP&L ManagementEvent Management
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Barney Wragg?
- Barney Wragg is Chief Executive Officer at Unit1 Studio, which develops avatar concert technology combining live audiences with digital performance. His earlier career includes work at ARM on processor architecture for digital music players, building the digital strategy at Universal Music International, and leading the global team at EMI that delivered DRM-free downloads with Apple and secured licensing agreements with YouTube and Spotify. He has held CEO positions at live entertainment company LWE and food robotics venture Karakuri, and advises venture capital, private equity, and family offices on M&A and strategic investments across live entertainment, music rights, and technology.
- Where does Barney Wragg work?
- Barney Wragg is Founder of Karakuri Note.
- What companies did Barney Wragg found?
- Barney Wragg founded Karakuri Note.
- Where did Barney Wragg go to school?
- Barney Wragg studied at University of Surrey (BSc, Physics and Acoustics).
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