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DistroKid

DistroKid

Private
New York City, New YorkMedia, Entertainment & Gaminghttps://distrokid.com/

Last Round

Buyout/LBO

Jul 6, 2026

Est. Valuation

$1.3B

Momentum

Top 25%

of companies Caplight tracks

Company Overview

DistroKid is a music technology company that offers a SaaS-based platform for musicians, managers, and record labels to publish unlimited albums and songs across various stores and streaming services.

Sector

Media, Entertainment & Gaming

Verticals

Music Streaming, Creator Economy, Content Creation, Subscription Commerce, Streaming Platforms

Business Model

B2C

Customer Profile

Subscription SaaS, Usage-Based SaaS, Revenue Share

AI Layer

Non-AI

Keywords

music distributiondigital music distributorindependent artist toolsmusic aggregatorroyalty collectionDSPsdigital streaming platformsdirect-to-fan salesmerch platformmusic monetizationYouTube Content IDmusic video distributioncreator economysubscription SaaS

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DistroKid Comparables

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DistroKid Funding Rounds

Historical fundraising activity

Data table
RoundDateAmount RaisedValuationInvestorsSources
Buyout/LBOJul 6, 2026
VC RoundAug 16, 2021
StrategicOct 9, 2018

Key People

Founding team and executive leadership

Vicente Hernandez

Group CEO

Executive Team

Kevin Goldsmith

Chief Technology Officer

Executive Team

Namrata Gandhi

Chief Financial Officer

Executive Team

Robin Wheeler Akkerman

CFO Transition Advisor

Executive Team

DistroKid Investors

Notable investors and investment history

DistroKid investors
InvestorRounds
CVC Capital PartnersBuyout/LBO
Silversmith Capital PartnersVC Round, Strategic
Insight PartnersBuyout/LBO, VC Round

Market signals

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  • May 30, 2026

    Added Casaleyenda as a customer

  • Apr 1, 2026

    Claims to be the world's largest music distributor, releasing most new music.

Recent news

Latest coverage and updates

  • has_issues_withOct 12, 2026

    DistroKid faces potential statutory damages of up to $150,000 per infringed work as the copyright infringement lawsuit remains pending.

  • has_issues_withSep 28, 2026

    DistroKid has issues with violating its rights in at least 1,000 recordings.

  • has_issues_withSep 16, 2026

    DistroKid faces UMG's lawsuit over illegal, deceptive, and unlawful practices in September 2026

  • has_issues_withSep 16, 2026

    DistroKid has issues with streaming fraud.

  • launchesSep 16, 2026

    DistroKid launched Audio Swap on Sep 16th '26.

DistroKid Filings

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is DistroKid a public or private company?

DistroKid is a private company.

What is the current stock price of DistroKid?

DistroKid is a private company, so its shares have no public market price. Caplight tracks DistroKid's secondary market activity and provides MarketPrice™ estimates of its share price to Caplight users.

How much is DistroKid worth (valuation)?

DistroKid's valuation is estimated at $1.3B based on funding round data.

Can I buy DistroKid stock?

DistroKid shares may be available on secondary markets subject to transfer restrictions. Caplight facilitates secondary market transactions for accredited investors.

When was DistroKid's last funding round?

DistroKid's most recent funding round was Buyout/LBO on July 6, 2026.

Who are the main investors in DistroKid?

Key investors in DistroKid include CVC Capital Partners, Silversmith Capital Partners, Insight Partners.

Will DistroKid IPO soon?

No public IPO plans have been announced for DistroKid.

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersNew York City, New York
Employee Range518
Year Founded2013
Last FundingJul 6, 2026

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