Only 40 spots left | Music tech investment panel w/ Point72, LionTree, Nfluence, Perkins Coie


June 19, 2025

LAST CHANCE NYC

Next Wednesday, we're hosting a one-of-a-kind panel on music tech investment, in partnership with New York Music Month and the Mayor’s Office of Media & Entertainment.

We're approaching 90% capacity — we have just 40 spots remaining for what's shaping up to be an exceptional evening connecting leaders and innovators across music, tech, entertainment, and finance.

When: Wednesday, June 25 | 6:00–9:00 PM
Where: Perkins Coie LLP | 1155 6th Ave, 22nd Floor, Manhattan

Our speakers have been on the front lines of some of music tech's biggest and most exciting deals — from Dice's sale to Fever and Splice's Series D round, to acquisitions by the likes of Spotify, YouTube, and Google, to a string of early-stage music startup investments.

We'll be having a candid conversation on where music tech capital is flowing right now, and where the biggest opportunities lie for the next generation of founders and tech builders.

A preview of topics we'll discuss:

  • State of play — New data from Water & Music on the top categories for music tech investment so far in 2025
  • Music tech's TAM challenge — Why music tech is still a niche in some investors' eyes, and how several successful companies expand beyond music to attract investment
  • Industry crossovers — Where music tech intersects with adjacent verticals like influencer marketing and social commerce
  • The AI reality check — Why some VCs avoid gen AI music companies, and where they're placing bets instead

We'll have plenty of time for open networking, with light hors d’oeuvres and a full bar with non-alcoholic options.

RSVP here to secure your spot. Space is limited, and we'll be curating the audience to ensure high-quality, thoughtful connections and conversations.

Special thank-you to Perkins Coie for hosting and sponsoring this panel!


If you have any questions or feedback on these events, please reply directly to this email or reach out at hi@waterandmusic.com and we'll get back to you ASAP.

We can't wait to see you there!

Best,
W&M Team


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