Kobalt Music Group

Kobalt is a music artist management company that offers alternatives to traditional music business models.

About

Kobalt is a music artist management company that offers alternatives to traditional music business models. It provides technology solutions for a more transparent, efficient and empowering future for rights owners. Regardless of how complex the music industry becomes, Kobalt is determined to create a future where every artist, songwriter and publisher is paid fairly and accurately. Kobalt's Music Publishing, Label Services and Neighbouring Rights divisions each offer a modern alternative to the traditional music business model, empowering creators with transparency, flexibility, ownership and control. With over 275 employees in offices around the world, Kobalt represents over 8,000 artists and songwriters, 600,000 songs and 450 publishing companies, providing them with real-time, powerful, transparent reporting through the award-winning Kobalt Portal. Kobalt also services its clients with global licensing management, works and rights distribution, royalty collection and processing, online data and royalty statements, creative services, synch & brand partnerships, record release management and digital marketing. Kobalt works with some of the world's greatest artists and songwriters, representing on average over 40% of the top 100 songs and albums in both the US and UK. Kobalt clients include Maroon 5, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Grohl, Max Martin, Bob Dylan, Pitbull, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, One Republic, Simon & Garfunkel, Passenger, Akon, Ryan Tedder, Paul McCartney and MPL Communications, Disney Music Group, Dr Luke, David Gray, Big & Rich, Stevie Nicks, Gwen Stefani, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Noah Shebib, Thom Yorke, The Hives, The Lumineers, Richard Ashcroft, Björk, Kelly Clarkson, Gotye, Skrillex, Herbie Hancock, Moby, Kid Cudi, Joss Stone and the Miles Davis catalog among many others.

Mission

Kobalt Music Group's core mission is centered around revolutionizing the music industry by providing artists, songwriters, and publishers with innovative tools and services to maximize their creative potential and earnings. With a strong focus on transparency, efficiency, and technology, Kobalt aims to empower creators by offering them more control over their work and a fair share of the revenue generated. Through their cutting-edge platform and global network, Kobalt Music Group strives to redefine the music landscape, fostering a more sustainable and rewarding ecosystem for all stakeholders involved.

Employee Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance: Hybrid work model with flexibility to work from home
  • Global Corporate Discounts: Access to Perkbox with over 4,000 perks and discounts worldwide
  • Leave Entitlement: Generous leave, office closure between Christmas & New Years, 4 additional self-care days, and Friday afternoons off during July and August
  • Good Vibes: Subscription to Calm, access to Perkbox Wellbeing Hub, and employee assistance program for well-being support
  • Family friendly benefits: Enhanced health insurance, pension, and parental leave entitlement
  • Learning Opportunities: Tools and support for professional development and career growth

Core Values

  • Transparency: Kobalt Music Group values transparency in all aspects of the company, from financial reporting to communication between employees and management.
  • Empowerment: Kobalt Music Group empowers its employees to take ownership of their work and make decisions that drive the company forward.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: Kobalt Music Group is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees feel valued and respected.
  • Innovation: Kobalt Music Group encourages innovation and creativity, pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas to stay ahead in the music industry.

Kobalt Music Group

Leadership

COO at Kobalt Music Group

James Fitzherbert-Brockholes

COO
President at Kobalt Music Group

Richard Sanders

President
MD at Kobalt Music Group

Paul Hitchman

MD

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Location
New York, NY
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Company Size
501-1,000
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Revenue Range
$500M to $1B
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Valuation
$789,000,000
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Founded
2000-01-01
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Current Status
Was Acquired
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Work Mode
Open Roles
9
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Funding

Total Funding
$
755000000
Funding Rounds
6
Num Investors
1
Work Mode
IPO Status
Private
Funding Stage
M & A
Last Funding Date
2022-03-08
Last Funding Type
Debt Financing
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