How SoundFunder Works
SoundFunder treats emerging artists like startups, providing fundraising, accelerator services, and career launch support.
Launch Your Music Career Like a Startup
SoundFunder enables artists to raise capital by offering equity in their lifetime music catalogs to fans and investors. Think of it like raising venture capital for your music career.
Fund your career with $25K-$150K in equity investment
You maintain 100% creative direction of your music and career
Get mentorship, marketing resources, and career development
Turn fans into investors who are invested in your success
The Artist Journey
Apply to the Accelerator
Submit your music, career vision, and growth plan for evaluation by our team.
Design Your Equity Offering
Work with our team to structure your equity offering, determining valuation and funding goals.
Launch Your Campaign
Your offering goes live on SoundFunder for fans and investors to discover and support.
Receive Funding & Support
Get capital plus access to industry professionals, marketing resources, and career development tools.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about how SoundFunder works for both artists and investors.
What is Artist Equity?
Artist Equity means you can invest directly in a musician's entire career by purchasing shares in their lifetime catalog. Unlike traditional royalty investments that focus on single songs or albums, SoundFunder offers equity in an artist's entire future body of work.
How do artists get selected?
Artists apply to our accelerator program and are evaluated based on their music quality, career vision, market potential, and growth plan. Our team of industry professionals reviews each application to ensure we're supporting artists with the highest potential for success.
What's the minimum investment?
The minimum investment starts at $250, allowing you to build a diverse portfolio across multiple artists. Each artist offering has its own equity terms and valuation based on their career stage and potential.
How do investors earn returns?
Investors earn returns through quarterly distributions based on the artist's revenue across multiple streams, including streaming, sync licensing, live performances, merchandise, and publishing. As the artist's career grows, so does the potential for returns.
Is this regulated?
Yes, all offerings on SoundFunder are structured to comply with SEC regulations for equity crowdfunding. We provide full disclosure documents for each offering, and all investments are processed through our SEC-registered funding portal.
What happens if an artist's career doesn't take off?
Investing in music artists involves risk, and returns are not guaranteed. However, our accelerator program is designed to maximize each artist's chances of success through funding, industry support, and career development resources.
Ready to Get Started?
Join SoundFunder today and be part of the future of music financing.