Build an income stream from music

Start investing in music royalties, an income generating asset that pays you monthly
Sonomo's app screenshot of an asset page showing streaming chart and other metrics

27%

Median portfolio yield from royalty dividends for our investors since Sonomo's founding.

3.5B

Assets under management were played over 3.5 billion times over the last 12 months.

2m+

Trading activity from the last 12 months.
Why invest in music?

Music is a rapidly growing asset class

Position yourself in the growing worldwide music market, set to double in revenue by 2030.

Access an income generating asset class that offers attractive returns.

Build a diversified portfolio of music - an asset uncorrelated to the stock market.

All figures being presented show annual yields. 'Sonomo Median Portfolio Yield' is based on actual investor performance since Sonomo's inception (up till August 2023). 'Music Royalties Avg Yield' is calculated by averaging the current yields of the two largest public music royalty funds in the market (Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited & Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited). Artprice100© is an art market index tracking prices of the top 100 artists' works. 8.9% is the average return for art being tracked since the index's inception in 2000. S&P 500's return is based on S&P's performance between 1972 and 2021. 'Real Estate' yield is based on the performance of all US REIT funds (FTSE NAREIT ALL EQUITY REITS) between 1972 and 2021.

A chart showing comparing actual performance of Sonomo against other assets in the market (including the S&P). Sonomo outperforms other assets by a large margin

All figures being presented show annual yields. 'Sonomo Median Portfolio Yield' is based on actual investor performance since Sonomo's inception (up till August 2023). 'Music Royalties Avg Yield' is calculated by averaging the current yields of the two largest public music royalty funds in the market (Hipgnosis Songs Fund Limited & Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Limited). Artprice100© is an art market index tracking prices of the top 100 artists' works. 8.9% is the average return for art being tracked since the index's inception in 2000. S&P 500's return is based on S&P's performance between 1972 and 2021. 'Real Estate' yield is based on the performance of all US REIT funds (FTSE NAREIT ALL EQUITY REITS) between 1972 and 2021.

Why Invest in music with Sonomo?

Sonomo: earn monthly royalty dividends

Assets for every risk profile
Invest in iconic & more stable music or in titles by up-and-coming artists with potential for upside
Monthly dividend distribution
Trade royalty shares in Sonomo's secondary market
Median portfolio yield for investors
27.2%
ASSET RETURNS

Unlocking new value for our investor community

Sonomo offers you the unique opportunity to invest in both up-and-coming and iconic music, presenting diverse risk/reward profiles. In addition to being able to trade individual songs, you can also invest in collections of songs (we call these Baskets), providing an effective way to build a balanced portfolio.

Plus thousands of additional assets that you can choose from

** These are actual annualized yields based on data captured on September 6th 2023. Please note that any assets featured on our website are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment recommendations.

HOW IT WORKS?

Invest confidently with Sonomo

By prioritizing both the artistic quality and the legal compliance of the investment opportunities, Sonomo provides a secure and appealing avenue for those looking to invest in the growing music industry.

Initial
Offerings

Record labels and artists use Sonomo to monetize their music rights
Only songs passing our due diligence are made investable

You
Trade

You can invest in individual songs or collections of songs (Baskets)
Our web-app provides realtime and historical data to assist you in making informed investment decisions

Get Paid
Monthly

When a song you invested in is played by people (ex. on Spotify), it generates royalties
Every month royalties are distributed to you in proportion to your ownership
INVEST IN BASKETS

Baskets: the most compelling way to invest in music

Baskets are collections of curated songs that trade as one unit. By buying a share in a Basket, you are effectively buying a fraction of every song in that collection. Baskets offer diversification, help minimize risk, and create steadier returns.

A screenshot of Sonomo's app showing a Basket and its performance. Baskets are collections of songs that trade as one unit
INVEST IN BASKETS

Choose the product that best meets your needs

Individual

Independent investors looking to build an income stream from music
Free to sign up
Invest in thousands of music assets and Baskets (collection of songs, our version of an ETF)
1% commission fee when trading
Email / chat support

Institutional

A solution for investment firms and family offices looking to diversify
Custom pricing
Includes services in 'Individual' product
Level 2 order book access
Realtime API access
Custom reports
Dedicated support channels (phone/ email / chat)
RECORD LABELS & INDEPENDENT ARTISTS

Are you a record label or an independent artist looking to raise capital on your own terms?

Distribution, royalty accounting and investment capital. All in one place. Sonomo offers the shortest payment settlement cycle in the market. Our payments are automated and are paid out monthly.

Do you still have questions?
Email us at support@sonomo.com

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I buying shares from Sonomo or from the artist/rights holder directly?
Why would an artist sell me a portion of their shares?
How are prices determined?
What am I buying a share in when investing?
Am I buying royalties?
Is this an NFT-based exchange?
Do you support cryptocurrencies (like Bitcoin or Ethereum)?
How do I receive my share of earnings?
When do I get paid on my investment / when are royalty dividends distributed?
Which countries is Sonomo available in?
Does Sonomo guarantee a return on my investment?
What happens if Sonomo stops operating?

Sonomo B.V. , Prinsengracht 769, 1017 JZ Amsterdam, Netherlands.

The illustrations, graphs, and screenshots on this website are for illustrative purposes only and should not be used as a recommendation to invest in specific music assets. Sonomo does not provide investment advice and individual investors should make their own decisions or seek independent advice. Investing involves risks. The value of investments can go up as well as down and you may receive back less than your original investment or lose your entire investment.

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