Influence Media Partners has secured $360 million in debt financing through its first private securitization, backed by music royalties from its portfolio. The financing 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 transaction 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 invested in over 30 catalogs across various genres, collaborating with funds managed by BlackRock and Warner Music Group. Their portfolio includes partnerships with numerous successful artists, including their first NIL deal with Enrique Iglesias.

This financing coincides with the launch of SLANG, Influence's new independent frontline record label, music publishing, and distribution company. The funding will enable further portfolio expansion and new talent partnerships.

Hilary Thorndike, Managing Director at BlackRock, praised Influence's financial discipline and underwriting, noting that the high-quality roster of institutional investors demonstrates the strength of the platform built by the leadership team.

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