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Atlanta, where Domain Capital Group is headquartered. Photo Credit: Joao Costa<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Entertainment Months after coordinating with Sony Music to acquire Miranda Lambert\u2019s catalog, Domain Capital has wrapped a $768 million raise for its second entertainment fund.<\/strong><\/h2>\nDomain formally disclosed the equity fundraise \u2013 and emphasized its relationships with \u201cnotable partners\u201d including Sony Music Publishing \u2013 today. Though the Lambert deal<\/a> is still front of mind, Domain has now taken stakes in the IP of Thomas Rhett, Ashley Gorley<\/a>, Iggy Azalea<\/a>, and others.<\/p>\nAnd given Domain\u2019s latest announcement, it seems safe to predict that additional purchases yet are in the cards. Also unsurprising: The firm\u2019s newly reiterated \u201cbullish outlook on media, entertainment and technology investments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Of course, the focus on media, entertainment, and tech means Domain, like HarbourView<\/a> and more, isn\u2019t solely investing in song catalogs. Films (including via a Paramount Pictures pact), TV shows, literary works, theatrical productions, and sports IP are on the radar as well, the entity noted.<\/p>\n(Domain Capital, manager Bill Simmons, and others earlier in March rolled out a namesake management unit with Brad Paisley aboard as the \u201cflagship client.\u201d)<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased to announce the successful close of our second entertainment fund,\u201d added Domain MD Pete Chiappetta. \u201cThe entertainment industry continues to experience dynamic growth driven by an evolving distribution landscape and global demand for content.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith this fund, we aim to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets that generate cash yield and preserve our investors\u2019 capital under different market conditions,\u201d Chiappetta proceeded.<\/p>\n
Shifting to the bigger catalog picture, Domain\u2019s announcement raises an interesting question: How much capital is flying around the still-hot sub-sector? <\/strong><\/h4>\nThe short answer: many billions of dollars. The longer answer: It was only in January that the aforementioned Sony Music unveiled<\/a> a multibillion-dollar song rights fund with Singapore\u2019s GIC.<\/p>\nAnd as compiled in DMN Pro\u2019s Funding Tracker<\/a>, Warner Music\u2019s and Bain\u2019s $1.65 billion war chest<\/a>, Duetti\u2019s $200 million raise<\/a>, Circuit Capital\u2019s $500 million tranche<\/a>, and Rostrum Pacific\u2019s $150 million round<\/a> represent just a portion of the space\u2019s earmarked funds.<\/p>\nAt the intersection of the undeployed capital and the many existing catalog agreements, one could safely argue that the era of \u201cmega\u201d IP sales is through. <\/strong><\/h4>\nNevertheless, blockbuster transactions haven\u2019t ceased; recent sales involving The Weeknd<\/a> and Jason Aldean<\/a> come to mind. Additionally, while Warner and Bain have yet to reveal their initial acquisitions, they\u2019re expected to do so sooner rather than later.<\/p>\nMore immediately, overall dealmaking volume certainly isn\u2019t letting up: Multiple players are exclusively targeting the indie side, and as underscored by One Seven Music\u2019s sale<\/a> to Sony Music as well as Primary Wave\u2019s Kobalt buyout<\/a>, IP-heavy operations are continuing to find new owners.<\/p>\n<\/section><\/div>\n
And given Domain\u2019s latest announcement, it seems safe to predict that additional purchases yet are in the cards. Also unsurprising: The firm\u2019s newly reiterated \u201cbullish outlook on media, entertainment and technology investments.\u201d<\/p>\n
Of course, the focus on media, entertainment, and tech means Domain, like HarbourView<\/a> and more, isn\u2019t solely investing in song catalogs. Films (including via a Paramount Pictures pact), TV shows, literary works, theatrical productions, and sports IP are on the radar as well, the entity noted.<\/p>\n (Domain Capital, manager Bill Simmons, and others earlier in March rolled out a namesake management unit with Brad Paisley aboard as the \u201cflagship client.\u201d)<\/p>\n \u201cWe are pleased to announce the successful close of our second entertainment fund,\u201d added Domain MD Pete Chiappetta. \u201cThe entertainment industry continues to experience dynamic growth driven by an evolving distribution landscape and global demand for content.<\/p>\n \u201cWith this fund, we aim to build a diversified portfolio of high-quality assets that generate cash yield and preserve our investors\u2019 capital under different market conditions,\u201d Chiappetta proceeded.<\/p>\n The short answer: many billions of dollars. The longer answer: It was only in January that the aforementioned Sony Music unveiled<\/a> a multibillion-dollar song rights fund with Singapore\u2019s GIC.<\/p>\n And as compiled in DMN Pro\u2019s Funding Tracker<\/a>, Warner Music\u2019s and Bain\u2019s $1.65 billion war chest<\/a>, Duetti\u2019s $200 million raise<\/a>, Circuit Capital\u2019s $500 million tranche<\/a>, and Rostrum Pacific\u2019s $150 million round<\/a> represent just a portion of the space\u2019s earmarked funds.<\/p>\n Nevertheless, blockbuster transactions haven\u2019t ceased; recent sales involving The Weeknd<\/a> and Jason Aldean<\/a> come to mind. Additionally, while Warner and Bain have yet to reveal their initial acquisitions, they\u2019re expected to do so sooner rather than later.<\/p>\n More immediately, overall dealmaking volume certainly isn\u2019t letting up: Multiple players are exclusively targeting the indie side, and as underscored by One Seven Music\u2019s sale<\/a> to Sony Music as well as Primary Wave\u2019s Kobalt buyout<\/a>, IP-heavy operations are continuing to find new owners.<\/p>\n<\/section><\/div>\nShifting to the bigger catalog picture, Domain\u2019s announcement raises an interesting question: How much capital is flying around the still-hot sub-sector? <\/strong><\/h4>\n
At the intersection of the undeployed capital and the many existing catalog agreements, one could safely argue that the era of \u201cmega\u201d IP sales is through. <\/strong><\/h4>\n