Flexpoint Ford Leads $165M Growth Investment in Create Music Group
June 25, 2024
Create Music Group received a $165 million minority investment led by private equity firm Flexpoint Ford, with music industry veteran Charles Goldstuck also joining the round. The capital will fund Create's continued growth, support its technology and service offerings for independent artists and labels, and enable an ambitious acquisition strategy to expand its market presence.
- Buyers
- Flexpoint Ford, Charles Goldstuck
- Targets
- Create Music Group
- Industry
- Media & Entertainment
- Location
- California, United States
- Transaction Type
- Growth capital
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