Kobalt Music Group

Music publishing and rights management services

New York City, New York, United States

About Kobalt Music Group

Kobalt Music Group operates in the global music industry, providing services to artists, songwriters, publishers, and music labels. The company offers a range of services including music publishing, rights management, and royalty collection. Kobalt's technology platform allows clients to access real-time data about their income and activities, ensuring they have full visibility over their earnings and rights. This focus on transparency and control distinguishes Kobalt from traditional music services. The company uses a performance-based revenue model, meaning it only earns when its clients do, and it allows creators to retain 100% ownership of their work. Kobalt's goal is to empower music creators by enhancing their financial returns and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2000Year Founded
$477.5MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Financial Services, EntertainmentIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Hybrid Work Options
401(k) Company Match
Health Insurance
Mental Health Support

Risks

AI-generated music could disrupt traditional publishing models, affecting Kobalt's revenue.
Direct-to-fan platforms may lead artists to bypass companies like Kobalt.
Legal battles over copyright infringement could result in costly litigation for Kobalt.

Differentiation

Kobalt offers a modern alternative to traditional music business models.
The company provides real-time, transparent reporting through the Kobalt Portal.
Kobalt's flexible contracts allow creators to retain 100% ownership of their work.

Upsides

Increased demand for real-time data analytics benefits Kobalt's transparency and efficiency.
AI-driven music funding platforms create new partnership opportunities for Kobalt.
The shift towards digital services enhances the importance of Kobalt's royalty collection system.

Funding

Total raised$477.47 M
Latest valuation$5.00 B
StageDEBT
SERIES C
1/31/2015
$60
$300.00 M
SERIES B
3/31/2013
$40
$200.00 M
$11
$52.95 M
ANGEL
2/28/2002
$3
$14.25 M