- Targeting the massive market with 100M+ subscribers generating over $500M revenues
- Jared Fox, the CEO of UK Structured Finance Ltd, engaged to raise $20M for the partnership
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LiveOne, Inc. (Nasdaq: LVO), a leading music, entertainment, and social platform delivering premium livestreams, digital media, and original content worldwide, today announced that it has signed a Letter of Intent ("LOI") to launch LiveOneAfrica, a new venture designed to expand the company's footprint into one of the fastest-growing music and entertainment markets in the world.
The partnership, formed Virtuosity Music Group, outlines the framework for UK Structured Finance Ltd raising $20M to support LiveOne's strategic initiatives in Europe and Africa, including the buildout of digital infrastructure, artist partnerships, and localized live and on-demand streaming content.
UK Structured Finance Ltd brings a proven track record of success in capital formation and project finance across multiple sectors, including media, technology, infrastructure, and sustainable energy. The firm has successfully structured and raised hundreds of millions of dollars through its investor network and is recognized for delivering innovative financial solutions that bridge strategic capital with transformative ventures. Its participation underscores institutional confidence in the potential of LiveOneAfrica and the strength of this partnership.
"Africa is redefining the global music landscape," said Robert Ellin, Chairman and CEO of LiveOne. "Through this partnership, we'll connect LiveOne's technology and artist ecosystem with one of the most vibrant creative markets in the world."
Virtuosity Music Group, an international music and entertainment company with deep ties to African and global artists, will collaborate with LiveOne to identify and develop talent, co-produce original content, and coordinate live events and digital experiences across key African markets. "LiveOneAfrica will redefine African entertainment and deepen the growth of African music Globally", said Felix Nnadozie CEO Virtuosity Music Group.
About LiveOne
Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA, LiveOne (Nasdaq: LVO) is an award-winning, creator-first, music, entertainment, and technology platform focused on delivering premium experiences and content worldwide through memberships and live and virtual events. LiveOne's subsidiaries include Slacker, PodcastOne (Nasdaq: PODC), PPVOne, Custom Personalization Solutions, LiveXLive, DayOne Music Publishing, Drumify and Splitmind. LiveOne, a dedicated over-the-top application powered by Slacker, is available on iOS, Android, Roku, Apple TV, Spotify, Samsung, Amazon Fire, Android TV, and through STIRR's OTT applications. For more information, visit liveone.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and X at @liveone. For more investor information, please visit ir.liveone.com.
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