Midem (@midemnetblog) – the music industry’s largest international event – is taking place in Cannes, France from January 24-27. So, why not take a look at some rather interesting French music startups…
MXP4 (@theremixculture)
The company has created an interactive music platform – which lets listeners personalize and mix their favorite tracks – with €6.5 million raised to date from Sofinnova and Ventech. CEO Albin Serviant (@albinserviant), who is also EVP and GM for Vivendi Mobile Entertainment, spoke at Midem last Wednesday about business models for music applications. Details on what he discussed can be found here.
Awdio (@awdio_usa)
A Webradio network lets users stream music live from clubs and venues around the world. The company was founded in 2007 by Vittorio Strigari (@awdiovitto) and has raised €1.5 with Ventech since 2007.
Deezer (@deezer)
France’s hot little music start-up that is was run by youngers Jonathan Benassaya (@JBenassaya) and Daniel Marhely (@blogmusik) and is, quite frankly, way better than Imeem. Benassaya is reported to have left the company, which closed a second round of funding in October 2009 and has raised €12.2 million to date. Troubled waters?
JiwaMusic (@jiwa)
They may be still in Beta but they’ve signed with Universal and look like they may be getting ready to try and take on Deezer. Oh, and they’re also looking for good people to join their team.
Musicovery (@needstogetontwitter)
A so-called interactive webradio that works like a moodring. Huh? They’ve been around a little longer than the others, since 2003. The man who runs the show is Vincent Castaignet (@alsoneedstogetontwitter) and they’re apparently not VC-backed.
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