Mars Markets is a regulated platform that connects music artists with fans, allowing fans to invest directly in artists' revenue streams, such as recorded music, live shows, and merchandise. This approach addresses the lack of accessible investment opportunities in the music industry, enabling fans to support their favorite artists while potentially earning returns on their investments.
Funding
$4.2M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Music artists often struggle to secure funding beyond traditional record label advances, limiting their creative and business autonomy. Fans lack direct investment opportunities in their favorite artists' careers, missing out on potential financial upside tied to the artists' success.
Solution
Mars Markets is a regulated platform that enables fans to invest directly in the revenue streams of music artists, such as royalties from recorded music, live performances, and merchandise sales. Artists can offer shares tied to their future earnings, providing a new avenue for funding and fostering a deeper connection with their fanbase. The platform provides tools for artists to structure their offerings and manage investor relations, while also giving fans access to real-time data and insights into the artists' careers. By connecting artists and fans through a regulated investment ecosystem, Mars Markets aims to revolutionize music funding and create shared success. Securities are offered through Ahana Markets, LLC, SEC registered broker-dealer, member FINRA & SIPC.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes music artists seeking alternative funding sources and fans interested in investing directly in the careers of their favorite artists.
Features
- Artist Ticker: Translates artistic value into tradable shares representing a portion of future revenue.
- Revenue Stream Allocation: Allows artists to allocate specific revenue streams (e.g., streaming, merchandise) to investors.
- Real-Time Data: Provides investors with access to streaming metrics, social media engagement, and concert analytics.
- Artist Career Stage Tracking: Monitors artists' progress through different career stages (e.g., Developing, Mid-Level, Mainstream) using data-driven insights.
- Shareholder Meetings: Grants investors access to exclusive meetings with artists to discuss upcoming projects and plans.
- Regulated Platform: Operates under SEC regulations through affiliated broker-dealer Ahana Markets, LLC, ensuring transparency and security.