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Believe is a digital music company that supports independent artists and labels. It provides a range of services—from music distribution to marketing and promotion—via a global platform with local teams in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Oceania. The platform lets artists distribute their music to many online stores and streaming services, while Believe also offers services such as social media management, playlist pitching, and public relations to help artists grow. Unlike some larger labels, Believe focuses on independent artists and maintains regional expertise and in-house labels to develop talent. The company operates on a partnership model, taking a share of the revenue generated from the music. Its goal is to help indie artists expand their reach, build careers, and succeed in global markets by providing end-to-end support from distribution to promotion.
Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2005
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Total Funding
$390M
Above
Industry Average
Funded Over
2 Rounds
Health Insurance
Remote Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Paris, December 9th, 2025 – Global artist development company Believe announces today the appointment of Darya Pourshasb as Chief Marketing Officer, who will report to Founder and CEO Denis Ladegaillerie. With this appointment, Believe expands its in-house expertise and capabilities in deep data marketing and catalog services - and confirms the acquisition of music marketing platform ampd Method, founded by Pourshasb.
Upbeat BidCo has acquired 98.67% of Believe's shares, totaling approximately 99.36 million shares, at €17.20 per share. A mandatory squeeze-out process will follow to acquire remaining shares. As a result, Believe will cease its financial communications, including its 2025 half-year results. Investors can contact Emilie Megel for inquiries.
"With Mike's extensive industry experience and a proven ability to build high-performing teams, we're now in a position to take our operations to the next level."
Under Atticus' leadership, our finance team will continue to not only ensure effective execution and oversight of the financial operations to best serve our artists, but also act as a key partner to the business around our artist development and growth strategies
Believe acquires DMC,Turkey's largest independent labelParis, August 6, 2024 – Believe, one of the world's leading digital music companies, today announces it will be taking full ownership of Doğan Music Company (DMC), Turkey’s largest independent label.After an initial transaction in which the Group acquired a 60% majority stake in DMC in 2020, Believe has now reached an agreement with Doğan Group to exercise the call option, acquiring the remaining 40% of DMC for a total of €38.3 million. This transaction is subject to approval by the competition regulator.*****About BelieveBelieve is one of the world’s leading digital music companies. Believe’s mission is to develop independent artists and labels in the digital world by providing them the solutions they need to grow their audience at each stage of their career and development. Believe’s passionate team of digital music experts around the world leverages the Group’s global technology platform to advise artists and labels, distribute and promote their music. Its 2,020 employees in more than 50 countries aim to support independent artists and labels with a unique digital expertise, respect, fairness and transparency. Believe offers its various solutions through a portfolio of brands including Believe, TuneCore, Nuclear Blast, Naïve, Groove Attack, AllPoints, Ishtar and Byond
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Industries
Consumer Software
Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Paris, France
Founded
2005
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