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Round Hill Music Appoints Katie Kowinski in Investor Roles
2024-12-10
Round Hill Music, a prominent music rights investment firm, has made significant strides in recent times. With a rich portfolio and a team of experts spread across key locations, the company is on a trajectory of continuous expansion.
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Appointment of Katie Kowinski
Round Hill Music has appointed Katie Kowinski as Chief of Investor Relations and Business Development. With over 20 years of experience in marketing strategies and investor relations, Kowinski brings a wealth of expertise to the table. She most recently worked at Raven Capital Management, where she was involved in capital markets and fundraising initiatives, including music IP strategies. Prior to that, she held IR roles at venture capital firm Kairos Ventures and global investment firm Artisan Partners. At Round Hill, she will report directly to CEO Josh Gruss and collaborate with Investor Relations Director Kellie Kirschner.This appointment is set to enhance the company's investor network and capital raising efforts. As a private equity firm managing a nearly $900 million portfolio of music rights and having successfully raised and deployed over $1.1 billion since its 2010 founding, Round Hill is well-positioned for further growth.Portfolio and Ownership
Round Hill owns nearly 200,000 songs from renowned artists such as Whitney Houston, Bruno Mars, Chaka Khan, Morgan Wallen, Goo Goo Dolls, Bryan Adams, Matchbox Twenty, The Killers, Meat Loaf, and Madonna. The opportunities in music rights investment are truly attractive, with a growing range of new ways to monetize and enhance the capital value of these irreplaceable assets.Josh Gruss, CEO of Round Hill Music, emphasizes the significance of these opportunities. "Round Hill prides itself on being one of the first movers in the music rights investment space. This has allowed us to build a trusted reputation throughout the music industry while achieving numerous successful exits for our investors over the years. Katie's extensive experience and relationships further strengthen our ability to unlock music's exciting potential."In-House Team and Advisory Strengthening
Round Hill has an in-house team of music industry experts based in London, Los Angeles, Nashville, and New York. The company actively manages its music catalogs to maximize income streams and asset value.Recently, the firm strengthened its advisory team by adding Randy Jackson, a Grammy-winning producer and former American Idol judge, and music management veteran John Greenberg.In October 2023, Round Hill completed a $469 million portfolio sale to Concord, marking its second exit opportunity for investors participating in Round Hill Fund I, originally launched in 2011.This series of events showcases Round Hill Music's commitment to growth and innovation in the music rights investment space. With a talented team and strategic partnerships, the company is well-positioned to continue delivering value to its investors and the music industry as a whole.