The Weeknd
The Weeknd

The Weeknd

Global music icon who structured a unique partnership to monetize his music catalog while retaining creative control.

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Angel1 portfolio$1.0B AUMLos Angeles, United States

About

Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, has entered into a unique partnership with Lyric Capital and Partners Group to monetize his music catalog through 2025. This arrangement allows him to raise significant capital by leveraging his music assets while maintaining creative control and ownership.

Key facts

At-a-glance profile data

Website
theweeknd.com
Type
Angel
Headquarters
Los Angeles, United States
Funds raised
$1.0B
Portfolio companies
1
Cheque size
$50M to $50M
Sector focus
Music Royalties
Entertainment

Recent investments

Recent funding rounds The Weeknd took part in
DateCompanyRoundAmount
29 Jan 20251011312Undisclosed round$50M
28 May 2024Trillet AIUndisclosed roundUndisclosed
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What companies has The Weeknd invested in?

The Weeknd has invested in 1011312, Trillet AI.

AUM
$1.0B
PORTFOLIO
1
Founders (1)
RC
Ross Cameron
Founding and Co-Managing Partner, Lyric Capital

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