Lyric Capital Group

Overview

Lyric Capital Group is a private equity firm based in New York, specializing in acquiring and managing music royalties and related intellectual property assets. The firm owns Spirit Music Group, a global music publishing operation with a catalog spanning nine decades and encompassing over 100,000 copyrights and master recordings across various musical genres. This extensive portfolio includes works by artists such as The Who, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Chicago, Madonna, and Taylor Swift. The firm's investment strategy focuses on collaborating with artists and songwriters to acquire high-quality music IP, aiming to generate stable royalty income and provide attractive risk-adjusted returns. Lyric Capital Group has successfully raised significant capital, including approximately $800 million in total commitments for its second music royalty fund, demonstrating strong support from institutional investors. The firm has also engaged in notable partnerships, such as a reported $1 billion deal with The Weeknd to access his music catalog, highlighting its innovative approach to artist collaborations. With a team of experienced professionals from both the finance and music industries, Lyric Capital Group leverages over 25 years of proprietary music royalty data to inform its investment decisions. This expertise enables the firm to actively manage its assets, unlock additional value, and maintain a robust pipeline of proprietary opportunities in the music industry.

Investment Focus

• High-quality music IP assets
• Collaborative partnerships with artists and songwriters

Portfolio Companies