POPHOUSE IPR ADVISOR

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Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the firm specializes in acquiring and developing entertainment brands, with a primary focus on music catalog investments. Pophouse employs an artist-centric and value-add strategy, actively enhancing acquired intellectual property (IP) rather than passively collecting royalties. Their investment strategy centers on acquiring music rights, including publishing, master recordings, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, aiming to consolidate control over iconic music assets to enhance artist legacies and drive value creation. They develop these assets across multiple mediums and formats, emphasizing location-based and interactive entertainment, exemplified by projects like ABBA Voyage and the Avicii Experience museum. Their debut fund, Pophouse Fund I, closed at €1.2 billion (approximately $1.3 billion USD) in March 2025. While not explicitly stating preferences for specific investment stages, their focus on acquiring established music catalogs suggests a preference for mature assets. Their geographic scope is global, with offices in Stockholm, London, Luxembourg, and Las Vegas, operating across Europe and North America. The firm's typical check size ranges from €1,000,000 to €100,000,000.