Milana Lewis
CEO
Stem Disintermedia Inc.
The startup operates a music distribution and payments platform that enables artists to distribute their music across major streaming services while receiving timely payments and performance analytics. By providing tools for royalty splits, advances, and marketing support, the platform addresses the complexities of music management for artists and their teams.
- Content & Publishing
- Financial Technology
- Music Technology
- Software Only
Updated 21 months ago
Funding
Raised to date
$42.5MRaised 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.
Funding rounds are not available yet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Independent music artists face challenges in distributing their music across various streaming platforms, managing royalty payments, and gaining access to financial tools and analytics necessary for sustainable growth. The complexities of royalty splits, marketing, and recouping expenses can be particularly burdensome.
Solution
Stem provides a music distribution and payments platform designed to empower independent artists with tools for efficient music management. The platform enables artists to distribute their music to major streaming services while offering features for royalty splits, expense tracking, and performance data visualization. Artists maintain control over their music ownership and distribution strategy, while gaining access to personalized support for playlist promotion and digital strategy. Stem also offers flexible advance options, allowing artists to access upfront capital while retaining ownership of their work.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes independent music artists, their teams, and music industry professionals seeking a comprehensive platform for music distribution, royalty management, and financial tools.
Features
- Global music distribution to major streaming platforms
- Automated royalty splits and payments to collaborators
- Personalized performance and revenue data visualization
- Flexible advance options with customizable payback terms
- Playlist promotion and digital strategy support
- Expense tracking and recoupment tools
- Direct access to a team of experts for assistance with rollout strategy and artist development