UnitedMasters is a music distribution and artist services platform that allows independent musicians to release music to major streaming services while maintaining ownership of their work. Founded in 2017, the company has grown to over 1 million artists by offering distribution, marketing, data insights, and brand deals. UnitedMasters earns a 10% share of artist revenue generated through the platform.
Founder and music industry veteran Steve Stoute previously held executive roles at Geffen and Sony Music. In 2022, UnitedMasters raised a $50 million Series C at a $550 million valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz to expand internationally, make acquisitions, and further develop its artist tools. Prior investors include Andreessen Horowitz, Apple, and Alphabet. Key partnerships with the NBA, TikTok, Twitch, and Coinbase help UnitedMasters artists access new revenue streams and audiences.
Joining the 250+ person team provides an opportunity to shape the culture of a mission-driven company aiming to transform a massive industry. Employees can tackle the challenges of empowering independent artists with innovative technology solutions. However, UnitedMasters faces competition from major labels and other well-capitalized music distribution startups vying to attract independent talent.
Employees
250-500
Founded
2017
Latest Valuation
$550M
Total Funding
$100-200M
Last Fundraise
Oct 28 2021
Apple
Meta
Pandora
Translation
Andreessen Horowitz
Coinbase, Slack, Flexport