The Price is Right: Early Stage Music Tech Company Valuations
Part 1 in our online workshop series for music tech startups, 'From Garage Band to Global Brand', in partnership with Russells
In the first of MTUK’s 2025 autumn online workshop series with Associate Member Russells, Russells and Associate Member KPMG’s TMT Deal Advisory Team will be providing sector-specific insights to help music tech startups build the foundations for success.
The first interactive webinar will cover valuation of early-stage businesses, presenting equity valuations to investors and related issues we encounter when negotiating early stage funding rounds, including:
Valuation approaches for early-stage companies
Creating an equity story and business plan to support a valuation
Identifying target investors
How much to raise and use of proceeds
Structure of pre-seed and seed rounds
Other related equity issues – advisor equity, options and warrants for business partners
Russells is a leading law firm in the entertainment industry, particularly in relation to music. Russells’ team includes specialist lawyers focused on the convergence of music and technology, advising startups, technology companies, media organisations and talent on a full range of corporate, commercial, IP, regulatory and contentious matters.
KPMG is a globally recognised professional services firm, delivering integrated solutions across audit, legal, tax, and advisory. With dedicated teams both in the UK and internationally, KPMG brings deep sector expertise to businesses operating in Technology, Media, and Telecommunications. Its Deal Advisory practice provides end-to-end support across the transaction lifecycle, including strategic option analysis, corporate finance, comprehensive due diligence (spanning financial, tax, legal, HR, and technology), post-deal integration, and value creation. The team also offers specialist M&A legal advisory services, helping clients navigate complex transactions with confidence and clarity.