Influence Media Partners has secured $360 million in debt financing through its first private securitization, backed by music royalties from its portfolio. The funding attracted notable investors including Nuveen, PPM America, Aflac, Pacific Life, and accounts managed by HPS Investment Partners.

Goldman Sachs and Truist Securities led the transaction as Co-Structuring and Joint Placement Agents, with BlackRock serving as a Joint Placement Agent. Lynn Hazan, co-managing partner at Influence Media and former Sony Music GM and CFO, oversaw the transaction.

Legal counsel for the deal included:

• Latham & Watkins (Securitization Counsel)
• Schulte Roth & Zabel (Corporate Counsel)
• Alter, Kendrick & Baron (Music Counsel)

Founded in 2019, Influence Media focuses on investing in "modern evergreens" - songs and artists with long-term cultural impact potential. The company has partnered with BlackRock and Warner Music Group to invest in over 30 catalogs across various genres. Notable achievements include their first NIL deal with Enrique Iglesias and the recent launch of SLANG, their independent frontline record label, music publishing, and distribution company.

This financing will enable Influence Media to expand its portfolio and create new opportunities for artist partnerships. The investment reflects confidence in the company's strategic vision and disciplined approach to music investment.

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