MasterExchange is a platform that enables users to invest in and trade shares of music royalties through Initial Music Offerings (IMOs), allowing fans to earn quarterly royalty payouts as songs generate income. This addresses the lack of accessible investment opportunities in the music industry, providing a way for individuals to diversify their portfolios with music assets that are uncorrelated with traditional market trends.
Funding
$2.9M 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.
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Product
Problem
Investing in music royalties is typically inaccessible to the average investor, limiting opportunities to diversify portfolios with assets uncorrelated to traditional markets. This lack of access prevents fans from directly benefiting from the success of their favorite songs and artists.
Solution
MasterExchange is a platform that democratizes music royalty investments by enabling users to buy and sell shares in songs through Initial Music Offerings (IMOs). Investors can purchase shares using fiat currency and receive quarterly royalty payouts based on the song's performance across streaming services and other revenue streams. The platform provides transparent information about each investment opportunity, allowing users to review details before purchasing shares. MasterExchange aims to create a mutually beneficial relationship between artists and fans, offering a new way for creators to finance their careers and for fans to directly participate in the success of the music they love.
Target Audience
MasterExchange targets music fans, retail investors, and music collectors in the European Economic Area (EEA), the UK, and Switzerland who are looking to diversify their investment portfolios with music royalties.
Features
- Initial Music Offerings (IMOs) allow users to invest in a portion of a song's master royalties.
- Quarterly royalty payouts in euros based on the number of shares owned and the song's revenue generation.
- Fiat currency transactions via credit or debit cards, eliminating the need for cryptocurrency.
- Transparent information about each investment opportunity, including song details and royalty projections.
- Secure platform with safety checks for all participating parties to meet eligibility and compliance criteria.
- User-friendly interface for buying, selling, and managing music royalty shares.