Firebird Music

Overview

Firebird Music is a private investment firm specializing in the music industry, focusing on artist management and intellectual property. The firm provides career and brand guidance to artists, aiming to help them develop broader global audiences and build more profitable careers. Founded by Nat Zilkha and Nathan Hubbard, Firebird Music has invested in recording labels and music companies, including Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive Records, Defected Records, Tape Room, Ntertain, Easier Said, and Leo33. Through these investments, Firebird Music's roster includes artists such as Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Leon Bridges. The firm's strategy involves redefining the intersection of music, technology, and finance, leveraging expertise across artist management, intellectual property creation, touring, recording, marketing, consumer product development, digital platforms, gaming, and AI. Firebird Music's investment philosophy centers on providing artists with the resources and support needed to achieve greater independence and operate their businesses more holistically, aiming to create long-lasting, higher-impact, and more profitable careers for artists worldwide. The firm's investors include The Raine Group, KKR, and Goldman Sachs Asset Management. In June 2023, Firebird Music partnered with TikTok stars the D'Amelio family to launch DamGood Mgmt, a talent management company. In 2024, Firebird Music became the primary investor in the All Things Go Music Festival, further expanding its presence in the music industry. The firm's commitment to artist development and innovative partnerships continues to drive its growth and influence in the music sector.

Investment Focus

• Artists seeking career and brand guidance
• Music companies looking for investment in recording labels and music ventures
• Partnerships with companies in the music industry

Portfolio Companies