Music Marketplace SURF Music Raises $7.9 Million to Accelerate Global Distribution and IP Monetization via AI
Funding Overview
SURF Music, a digital marketplace tailored for music creators, has announced the successful closure of a $7.9 million (approximately 1.3 billion yen) Pre-Series A funding round. Global venture capital firm Cherubic Ventures has joined the round as a key strategic investor.
About SURF Music
Guided by the mission of "empowering creators through the power of music," SURF Music serves as a global marketplace where artists can pitch unreleased tracks directly to record labels, music publishers, A&R representatives, and entertainment companies worldwide. Since its global launch in 2023, the platform has scaled rapidly, now hosting over 40,000 creators across 195 countries and regions. By leveraging AI-driven automated tagging and its proprietary "Magic Search" functionality, the platform streamlines the discovery and matching process between creators and industry professionals.
Objectives and Future Outlook
The newly secured capital will be deployed to build robust global infrastructure supporting music discovery, collaboration, licensing, and intellectual property (IP) monetization. By tapping into Cherubic Ventures' extensive expertise and network in technology, AI, consumer services, and the creator economy, SURF Music intends to aggressively scale its product development and international expansion.
Key Investors and Strategic Partners
The following firms have participated in this round and continue to support the platform:
- Cherubic Ventures (Strategic Investor)
- YG PLUS
- Enigmo Inc.
- agehasprings, Inc.
- HIP LAND MUSIC CORPORATION
- Rainbow Entertainment Inc.