Still Facing Copyright Lawsuits, AI Music Generator Suno Raises Another $400M
The AI music generator drew backing from major investors as labels pressed claims that it trained on more than 61,000 copyrighted recordings.
- On Wednesday, AI music platform Suno announced it raised more than $400 million in a Series D funding round, securing a $5.4 billion valuation.
- Suno's valuation has more than doubled from $2.45 billion six months ago, despite persistent copyright litigation that remains a significant factor for the company's future.
- More than 100 million people have used the platform, according to Suno CEO Mikey Shulman, who noted the service surpassed 2 million paid subscribers in February.
- Rooted in its partnership with Warner Music Group, Suno plans to release a new model in the coming months to help artists reach audiences and build community.
- Universal Music Group and Sony Music Entertainment recently asked a federal court to add more than 61,000 copyrighted recordings to their lawsuit against Suno, with a pivotal ruling expected in summer 2026.
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AI music startup Suno raises funding at $5.4 billion valuation
Suno raises at a $5.4bn valuation, more than doubling its worth in six months
Eighteen months ago Suno was the AI company the music industry wanted to destroy. Every major record label had sued it, accusing it of training its models on copyrighted songs without permission. Now the labels are its partners, and investors have repriced the company accordingly. Suno has raised new capital at a $5.4bn valuation, more than […] This story continues at The Next Web
Suno Now Valued at $5.4 Billion
The AI music startup, Suno, has raised an additional $400 million: Suno Inc., a startup that enables people to make music using artificial intelligence, has raised $400 million at a valuation of $5.4 billion. Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one.◎
Suno raises over $400m in funding, reaches $5.4b valuation
Artificial intelligence music company Suno has secured more than $400 million in Series D funding, valuing the company at $5.4 billion following the investment round. The funding round was led by Bond Capital, with participation from investors including IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon and Quiet. Existing investors such as Matrix, Lightspeed, Menlo Ventures and Schroders Capital also participated. The company announced the funding …
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