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Duetti buys music rights from independent artists, purchasing catalogs, individual tracks, or portions of catalogs in a transparent, data-driven process that provides immediate cash flow for artists. The company uses metrics and market data to value and structure deals, then leverages targeted marketing to maximize the return on investment from the acquired rights. Artists can monetize their work while retaining control over their catalog through flexible sale options and strategic partnerships. Revenue comes from acquiring music rights and applying intelligent marketing to boost earnings. Founded by former TIDAL executives, Duetti aims to democratize the music business by offering fair, efficient deals and empowering independent artists with financial resources and creative control.
About Duetti
Industries
Data & Analytics
Financial Services
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$643M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Duetti closed $200 million in January 2026, expanding acquisitions and platform capabilities.
- Over 1,100 creators and 80 monthly deals in 2025 show strong demand.
- Thirty percent of 2025 deals came from outside the United States, widening supply.
What critics are saying
- Duetti depends on continuous securitization; if markets tighten, catalog buying freezes in 2026.
- Primary Wave, Sony, and major buyers bid up catalogs, compressing Duetti's returns.
- A bad underwriting cycle on indie rights could trigger losses and a funding death spiral.
What makes Duetti unique
- Duetti buys masters, royalties, and publishing from independents across 40-plus countries.
- Its data-driven pricing and fast cash offers attract artists needing liquidity now.
- Raine, Truist, and Viola back a financing stack exceeding $635 million.
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$643M
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↓ -3%Duetti secures $200M to scale independent music catalog acquisitions and enhance platform capabilities.
Duetti has raised $200 million to finance independent music creators, who represent 47% of the global music market. The company works with over 1,100 creators across 40 countries, acquiring music assets ranging from $10,000 single tracks to $10 million full catalogues. Duetti is closing more than 80 deals monthly and has launched a second $125 million securitisation backed by independent artist catalogues. The funding addresses a significant financing gap in the independent music sector.
Duetti, a music financing and catalog services company, announced an expansion to include royalty and publishing deals, alongside masters deals, for independent music creators. This expansion is supported by $200 million in new funding, with $150 million from a bank facility led by Truist Securities and $50 million from Viola Credit. The new offerings aim to help artists monetize their catalogs with transparent cash deals, enhancing financial opportunities and career growth.
Since launching in 2022, Duetti has raised over $435 million in funding, securing a position as one of the fastest-growing start-ups in the creator economy.
Duetti, a music financing and catalog services company, announced a $200 million funding round on March 4, 2025. The funding includes a $150 million bank facility led by Truist Securities Inc. and a $50 million side facility from Viola Credit. This investment will support Duetti's expansion into royalty and publishing catalog deals, enabling more music creators to unlock financial value from their work through transparent cash deals.
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About Duetti
Industries
Data & Analytics
Financial Services
Entertainment
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$643M
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
2022
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