HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND
Hipgnosis, which was founded by Merck Mercuriadis, is a Guernsey registered investment company established to offer investors a pure-play exposure to songs and associated musical intellectual property rights. The Company has raised a total of over £625 million (gross equity capital) through its Initial Public Offering on 11 July 2018, and subsequent issues in April 2019, August 2019 and October 2019. In September 2019, Hipgnosis transferred its entire issued share capital to the Premium listing segment of the Official List of the FCA and to the London Stock Exchange’s Premium segment of the Main Market.
HIPGNOSIS SONGS FUND
Industry:
Music Publishing
Founded:
2018-01-01
Status:
Active
Total Funding:
188 M USD
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Acquisitions List
| Date | Company | Article | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-09 | Big Deal Music Group | Big Deal Music Group acquired by Hipgnosis Songs Fund | N/A |
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JP Morgan
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