Investors in Music

Edge are specialist investors in exceptional creative teams and emerging technologies. Our long-established network of highly experienced executives and senior specialists is formalised through our Leadership Council of world-class sector experts. We leverage the collective networks of our Board, our Advisers, and our Investment Team, our relationships span far beyond what you see here – all of whom we know directly as potential co-investors and corporations that are willing to work with us or the teams that we back. Creativity at its core is about imagination and novelty. We look for random drivers of creativity in the social and cultural spheres. Companies increasing access to creativity and companies supplying these creative companies, like software, are the type of companies we back. Consumers around the world are spending more and more on the creative sectors, even during recessions as consumers shift from ownership to experiences. Technology continues to widen those who can participate in creativity. With our market expertise, we will find those emerging technologies and accelerate them to become the industry champions of the future.

Marathon LABs is a global accelerator programme for innovative companies within the digital music ecosystem. Marathon Music Group partners with artists across diverse music cultures. We amplify their creative vision, help find their audiences and build sustainable careers with a leading edge approach to marketing, smart long term investment and flexible artist friendly partnership deals.

SLEM is an international innovation and training institute for footwear and leather related industries. Stichting Landschapstheater en Meer – SLeM – led by Bruno Doedens, has been active for years with the theme of 'social energy' in relation to art and the development of the landscape. The SLeM projects appeal to the imagination and are characterised by 'many' and 'large' without losing unity.

Pophouse Ventures is the venture capital arm of Pophouse Entertainment.Pophouse Entertainment is a pioneering company that invests in intellectual property and develops entertainment brands in music, live entertainment, podcast, gaming, and hospitality.

Bridford Group operates as an investment firm, focusing on identifying and investing in opportunities across various sectors. The firm provides strategic capital and operational support to companies at different stages of growth, aiming to enhance their market position and drive sustainable value creation. Bridford Group partners with management teams and entrepreneurs to leverage their industry expertise and network, fostering innovation and facilitating business expansion. By deploying flexible investment strategies, Bridford Group aims to capitalize on emerging opportunities and deliver attractive returns for its investors.

Sushi Venture Partners is an advisory and investment firm specializing in the media tech sector. Dedicated to supporting innovation in media technology, Sushi Venture Partners provides advisory services and strategic investments to companies aiming to transform the media landscape. They offer expertise in identifying emerging trends and opportunities within the media tech industry, fostering partnerships that drive growth and innovation. Sushi Venture Partners' commitment lies in leveraging their industry knowledge and network to empower entrepreneurs and businesses to achieve success and make impactful contributions to the media technology sector.

TRAIL Solutions Patrimoine is the multi-asset investment platform of the TRAIL group, focused on facilitating access to private markets. Recognizing the growing interest among private clients and family offices in Private Equity, TRAIL Solutions Patrimoine offers accessible and scalable investment solutions. Passionate, persevering, and responsible, TRAIL Solutions Patrimoine prioritizes listening, proximity, and respect for their clients. They aim to build long-term relationships based on trust while providing tailored investment solutions that meet the diverse needs of their clientele. For more information about their investment offerings and approach, visiting their official website would provide comprehensive insights into their services and commitment to client satisfaction.

Mercuri is the UK media and entertainment technology venture capital fund. It supports exceptional founders building technology enabled products for the new age of enterprise and the digital lifestyle of consumers in the UK. Mercuri lead funding rounds for start-ups that are impacting the rapidly evolving ecosystem at the intersection of technology, media and entertainment. Mercuri’s second fund, but first multi-LP fund, will focus investment into four specific areas - the creation, distribution, consumption, and monetisation of content and data. Investment targets B2B startups set to enhance the way in which we communicate and engage in a professional and personal context. The fund aims to make six new investments a year. Mercuri is a certified B Corp and the co-founder of VentureESG, and invests in portfolio companies that share its values through a commitment to robust data policies and safe, transparent AI.

Aligned invests from the pre-seed/seed stage through early growth stages, without focusing on any specific sectors. The firm brings meaningful investment experience, a diverse support network, and a committed partnership to enable founders of all kinds to realize their vision.