EQT-backed Epidemic Sound Said to Consider $1.2 billion IPO for Online Music Vault

Epidemic Sound AB is considering a sale or initial public offering that could value the Swedish music licensing business at more than 1 billion euros ($1.2 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.

The company is working with an adviser to explore strategic options, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing confidential information. Epidemic Sound’s backers include venture capital investors Atwater Capital and Creandum as well as private equity firm EQT AB.

Deliberations are ongoing, and no final decisions have been made, according to the people. Representatives for Creandum, Epidemic and EQT declined to comment. A spokesperson for Atwater couldn’t immediately be reached for comment.

Founded in 2009, Stockholm-based Epidemic offers a library of restriction-free music that can be used by everyone from professional film producers to social media influencers seeking soundtracks for online content. This year’s coronavirus lockdowns have kept people confined to their homes and spending more on sites like YouTube.

Source: Bloomberg