Observed Signal · Sep 29, 2026 · Funding · Source: EU-Startups (European Venture) · Impact: 1/5 · Sentiment: Positive
ANote Music raises €2M for music royalty marketplace
Luxembourg-based ANote Music, a marketplace for buying, selling, and earning music royalties, has closed a €2 million funding round. The round was led by Seventure Partners and ScaleFund, with participation from existing investors. The company plans to use the capital to expand its catalogue, increase European user adoption, and invest in platform and app development. Since its 2020 launch, ANote Music has built infrastructure including a primary auction market, a secondary order book, and an automated royalties engine. It currently lists over 100,000 songs across 36 catalogues, has 52,000 user accounts, and over €28 million in cumulative transaction value. The funding aims to make music royalties an accessible asset class for a broader market.
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- ANote Music raised €2 million in a funding round led by Seventure Partners and ScaleFund.
- The company plans to expand its catalogue, grow its European user base, and enhance its platform and mobile apps.
- ANote Music has over 100,000 songs across 36 listed catalogues and 52,000 user accounts.
- The platform has generated over €28 million in cumulative transaction value.
- Founded in 2018, ANote Music launched its royalty marketplace in 2020.
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