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US music licensing marketplace Songtradr closed a US$50 million Series D backed by Australian institutions and Richard White, valuing it at US$300 million, after acquiring MassiveMusic, Tunefind, Pretzel, Song Zu and Cuesongs.
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Music licensing platform Songtradr raised a $30 million Series C led by the St. Baker family office, valuing it at $165 million; it had earlier acquired Big Sync Music.