Aquarian and Raven Capital Join Forces in $250 Million Music Royalties Venture
Aquarian and Raven Capital have joined forces to launch Raven Music Partners, a $250 million joint venture focused exclusively on music rights acquisitions. The partnership combines Aquarian's substantial financial backing (managing nearly $22 billion in assets) with Raven's established music industry expertise through Endurance Music Group.
James Arthur singing on stage
The new venture begins with an impressive portfolio of 15,000 music assets, featuring works from notable artists like Morgan Wallen, Meghan Trainor, and James Arthur. Operating from offices in New York, Los Angeles, and South Florida, the company aims to expand its catalog through strategic partnerships with songwriters, artists, music managers, independent publishers, and labels.
Jeremy Tucker, Raven Capital co-founder, will serve as managing member of the venture. According to Aquarian founder Rudy Sahay, the investment was driven by music rights' predictable cash flow and their independence from broader economic trends.
The launch comes amid significant activity in the music rights market, with recent developments including:
- Duetti's $200 million debt funding announcement
- Deadmau5's $55 million IP agreement with Create Music Group
- Potential sales of Red Hot Chili Peppers' recordings and Notorious B.I.G.'s catalog, reportedly valued at $650 million combined
Hook music remix app interface
The venture's strategy focuses on disciplined investment approaches and leveraging established relationships within Nashville and the broader music industry ecosystem, positioning Raven Music Partners as a significant player in the competitive music rights acquisition market.
Related Articles
US Government Slams Diddy's Racism Claims as "Outrageous and Illogical" in Court Filing
