Launch the first investment platform dedicated to MENA music and entertainment IP
IPNation, the first investment platform dedicated exclusively to Arabic music catalogs and entertainment intellectual property (IP), officially launched recently with an initial commitment from Influence Media Partners.
With a target investment size of US$ 100mn, IPNation will acquire, develop and grow iconic music and entertainment IP across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).
The company was founded by Eddy Maroun, co-founder of Anghami, and Jose Maria Dot, former Chief Investment Officer of Multiply Group (now 2PointZero) and Managing Director at FTI Capital Advisors, according to a press notification.
Influence Media Partners is a New York-based music and entertainment platform and investment manager led by Founder and Co-Managing Partner Lylette Pizarro McLean. The company specializes in the acquisition, management and value creation of premier music and entertainment intellectual property.
Building a platform
“We are not only acquiring catalogs; we are building a platform that transforms Arabic IP into global entertainment franchises across music, live experiences, storytelling, gaming, AI, and beyond,” stated Eddy Maroun, Chairman and Chief Innovation Officer, IPNation.
” IPNation combines deep regional expertise with a compelling vision for the future of Arabic music and entertainment IP. Together, we believe we can create lasting value for creators, rights holders, and audiences across the region and beyond,” said Ram Kolluri, Head of Investments and Strategic Partnerships, Influence Media Partners.
“Arabic music and entertainment IP represent one of the most undervalued cultural asset classes globally today. We believe the Middle East is entering a new era where culture itself becomes a scalable financial asset,” added Jose Maria Dot, CEO, IPNation.
