Ableton reportedly refused investment interest from Diplo, Scooter Braun, and Joshua Kushner

Unlike some of their more prominent Berlin neighbors, Ableton has been steadfast in refusing buyouts. But now that story gets added to their ethos, thanks to an article out now in Billboard.

Native Instruments and iZotope now sister companies, with backing from Francisco Partners

Make no mistake – music production is attracting investors. Just weeks after announcing it was acquiring a majority stake in Native Instruments, Francisco Partners now will create a parent company for both NI and iZotope, making two of the largest names in audio software “sister companies.”

Peter Kirn - March 11, 2021

ROLI funded by Sony, Onkyo; is it time for the Walkman of music making?

ROLI, makers of the Seaboard and Blocks, keep adding to their funding. But new investments by Sony and Onkyo say a lot about betting on a future of music that’s centered on creation, not just consumption.

Peter Kirn - June 4, 2018

Native Instruments got a huge chunk of investment to grow

Peter Kirn - October 26, 2017

Pharrell Williams will take a leadership position at ROLI

Peter Kirn - October 25, 2017

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