Funds
Track major music rights buyers and their activity
Total Deployed
$47B+
+12% YoY
Active Funds
24
+3 new
Avg Multiple
16.2x
-0.8x
Dry Powder
$8.4B
est.
Hipgnosis Songs Fund
Public Fund↻ RestructuringLondon-listed investment company focused on acquiring proven song catalogues. Currently undergoing portfolio optimization.
AUM
$2.2B
Catalogues
146
Avg Multiple
18.2x
Latest: Sold 29 catalogues to Concord for $440M
Primary Wave
Private Equity↑ ExpandingLeading music IP company specializing in legacy artist catalogues with brand extension capabilities.
AUM
$3.5B+
Catalogues
200
Avg Multiple
16.5x
Latest: Actively acquiring legacy catalogues
Concord
Private Company↑ ExpandingIndependent music company with vertically integrated publishing, recorded music, and theatrical divisions.
AUM
$5B+
Catalogues
1000
Avg Multiple
15.2x
Latest: Acquired Hipgnosis catalogues
Round Hill Music
Public Fund→ StableUK-listed royalty company focused on established music IP with predictable cash flows.
AUM
$800M
Catalogues
120
Avg Multiple
14.8x
Recent Deals
Latest: Raised $291M for new fund
KKR / Chord Music
Private Equity→ StableKKR-backed vehicle targeting high-quality contemporary and legacy music rights.
AUM
$1.1B
Catalogues
60
Avg Multiple
17.0x
Recent Deals
Latest: Focused on premium contemporary catalogues
Shamrock Capital
Private Equity→ StableLA-based entertainment investor with selective approach to music rights acquisitions.
AUM
$600M
Catalogues
40
Avg Multiple
16.0x
Recent Deals
Latest: Selective acquisition strategy
Blackstone / SESAC
Private Equity↑ ExpandingBlackstone-owned performing rights organization expanding into publishing and catalog acquisitions.
AUM
$2.5B
Catalogues
75
Avg Multiple
15.5x
Recent Deals
Latest: Building integrated rights platform
Irving Azoff / Iconic Artists
Private Company↑ ExpandingArtist management legend building integrated rights and touring platform for legacy artists.
AUM
$400M
Catalogues
25
Avg Multiple
18.5x
Recent Deals
Latest: Building legacy artist portfolio