Songtradr Acquires Bandcamp from Epic Games
September 29, 2023
Songtradr has acquired direct-to-fan music platform Bandcamp from Epic Games. Songtradr said it will continue to operate Bandcamp as an artist-first marketplace and plans to leverage Bandcamp's catalogue and artist relationships to expand its music licensing, distribution and creator services.
- Buyers
- Songtradr
- Targets
- Bandcamp
- Sellers
- Epic Games
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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