The partnership will invest to up to $150 million of capital to support a pipeline of high-profile producer catalogue acquisitions, with Bridgepoint acquiring a minority stake in Rezonate’s management company as part of the transaction.
This collaboration marks a significant milestone for Rezonate, unlocking new growth avenues as it accelerates its mission to transform the music royalties sector and empower producers worldwide.
Empowering Music Producers
Rezonate was co-founded by Cam Blackwood, a multi-diamond and platinum-selling songwriter and record producer with over 7 billion streams in his catalogue, and Tom Tyler, who has over 20 years in senior financial roles at HSBC and the London Stock Exchange Group.
The team brings together deep sector experience in music production, valuation, and investment management. Rezonate offers a full suite of services designed to support music creators and investors alike, ensuring producer rights are properly valued, acquired, and developed.
Rezonate has already acquired the rights to the catalogues from leading producers who have produced music for global record-breaking artists such as U2, David Guetta, The Weekend, Dua Lipa, George Ezra, Lewis Capaldi, Snow Patrol, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Rag’n’Bone Man and Bastille.
Strategic Vision and Industry Leadership
As an innovator in the music royalties space, Rezonate believes in empowering producers not just financially, but through knowledge and mentorship, offering education, industry insights, and networking opportunities to help producers navigate the evolving music business.
The strategic partnership with Bridgepoint is a testament to Rezonate’s leadership and vision, enabling the company to further its mission of supporting music producers by providing transparent pathways to realise the value of their music and create new solutions to support their future ambitions while respecting the long-term value of their work.
Tom Tyler and Cam Blackwood, Co-founders of Rezonate, commented: “This partnership with Bridgepoint is a strong endorsement of Rezonate’s vision and the value we bring to music producers. With Bridgepoint’s support, we gain substantial firepower that will enable us to significantly accelerate our growth plans and continue to set new standards in the industry, ensuring that producers are at the heart of every decision we make. We are excited to bring a fresh and artist-aligned approach to the royalties space, starting with an incredible day-one catalogue that includes some of the most iconic tracks of the past decade.”
Rohit Dhote, Partner and Co-Head of Credit Opportunities at Bridgepoint, commented: “Rezonate offers a rare combination of high-quality income streams, downside-protected entry points and scalable platform dynamics in one of the most exciting corners of the entertainment economy. We’re backing a world-class team with unique access to producers and a clear strategy to create significant value over time. This is a compelling opportunity to build a differentiated royalty platform from the ground up.”
Advisors
Bridgepoint was advised by Latham & Watkins as Legal Advisor and EY as Tax Advisor. Rezonate was advised by Artisan as Financial Advisor and Lewis Silkin as Legal Advisor.