HAAWK, Inc.
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HAAWK, Inc. - overview
Established
2017
Location
-, CA, US
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
About
HAAWK, Inc. is a US-based company that specializes in rights management and digital distribution services for the music industry, focusing on optimizing earnings from user-generated content on social media platforms. Founded in 2017, HAAWK, Inc. provides music rights management and digital distribution solutions.
The company has raised a total of USD 2. 50 mn in funding through a SEED round that included investors like Apex Ventures and Frontier Ventures. HAAWK is headquartered in the United States and is led by CEO Ryan Born. HAAWK specializes in a suite of rights management and digital distribution services tailored for the music industry, particularly focusing on platforms like YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.
The company offers full-service YouTube Content ID and Facebook/Instagram Rights Manager administration to optimize claims and maximize earnings from user-generated content. Additionally, HAAWK operates Identifyy, a self-service music rights management platform for independent artists and labels, and KeyframeAudio, which provides micro synchronization licensing for over 50,000 tracks. HAAWK serves clients globally, including independent artists and large music rights holders across North America, Europe, and Asia. HAAWK generates revenue through subscription-based services and transactional agreements.
Clients enter partnerships that include custom rights management agreements and subscription plans for platforms like Identifyy and KeyframeAudio. For instance, KeyframeAudio offers subscriptions starting from USD 19 per month, giving users unlimited access to its extensive music catalog. The company also manages and monetizes copyrights for music rights holders through its dashboard, enhancing revenue potential for rights holders and increasing music accessibility across digital platforms. HAAWK plans to launch new products aimed at enhancing its rights management capabilities, though specific release dates have not been disclosed.
The company is also targeting expansion into additional markets in Europe and Asia by the end of 2024. Recent funding of USD 2. 50 mn will support these initiatives, including the development of new features for its platforms and broader market penetration strategies.
Current Investors
Rincon Venture Partners, Frontier Venture Capital, Wavemaker Partners
Primary Industry
Business Support Services
Sub Industries
Intellectual Property, Multimedia & Graphics, Music & Video Streaming Software
Website
www.haawk.com
Company Stage
Angel & Seed
Total Amount Raised
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HAAWK, Inc. - deals
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HAAWK, Inc. - employee data
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