Update | AI Music Generator Suno Valuation Quadruples to $2 Billion, ARR Surpasses $100 Million
Bloomberg Report — 2025-10-20 20:39, Shanghai
Major record labels are negotiating settlements and licensing agreements with AI music startups like Suno, aiming to create a clear compensation framework.
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Image source: Suno
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Suno’s Funding and Growth
According to Bloomberg sources:
- Suno is in talks to raise over $100 million, at a valuation exceeding $2 billion — four times its previous valuation.
- The company’s annual recurring revenue has surpassed $100 million.
- Prior funding totals $125 million from investors including:
- Lightspeed Venture Partners
- Nat Friedman & Daniel Gross
- Matrix Partners
- Founder Collective
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Legal Challenges and Industry Response
AI-generated music has both excited users and concerned artists and labels.
Key events:
- June Lawsuits:
- Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and others sued Suno and competitor Udio for copyright infringement.
- Allegations:
- Claims that AI firms trained models on copyrighted works, demanding damages of up to $150,000 per work.
- Potential total claims: billions.
- Suno’s Position (CEO Mikey Shulman):
- Technology is “transformative”
- Designed to generate entirely new outputs, not copy existing material.
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Settlement and Licensing Talks
Bloomberg reports:
- Major labels aim to settle lawsuits and license works to AI startups.
- Labels seek:
- Licensing fees
- Equity stakes in Suno and Udio
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Industry Collaboration with AI
Recent developments:
- Spotify: Partnering with major and independent labels, adding tech to combat AI-related fraud.
- Deezer and other platforms: Adding labels for AI-generated content.
- Universal Music Group CEO Lucian Grainge: Open to AI collaborations if artist rights are respected.
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References
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