Believe Overview
- Year Founded
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2005
- Status
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Public
- Employees
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2,323
- Stock Symbol
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BLV
- Investments
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19
- Share Price
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$16.39
- (As of Friday Closing)
Believe General Information
Description
Believe SA specializes in the sale and promotion of audio and video content from artists and independent labels. The company has identified two operating segments which is Premium Solutions & Automated Solutions and Central Platform. Premium solutions this consists mainly of the sale, promotion and delivery of digital content provided by artists and labels for which the Group is responsible for developing their catalog on digital platforms and social media, as appropriate, using a split revenue model. Automated Solutions whereby the Group enables artists, via its TuneCore digital platform, to distribute their audio content in an automated manner to streaming and social media platforms in return for a subscription fee or margin. It generates majority of its revenue from Premium Solutions.
Contact Information
Website
www.believe.comCorporate Office
- 24 Rue Toulouse Lautrec
- 75017 Paris
- France
Corporate Office
- 24 Rue Toulouse Lautrec
- 75017 Paris
- France
Believe Stock Performance
As of 21-Mar-2025, Believe’s stock price is $16.39. Its current market cap is $1.65B with 101M shares.
(As of Friday Closing)
| Stock Price | Previous Close | 52 wk Range | Market Cap | Shares | Average Volume | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $16.39 | $16.37 | $13.34 - $18.33 | $1.65B | 101M | 3.54K | -$0.03 |
Believe Financials Summary
As of 31-Dec-2024, Believe has a trailing 12-month revenue of $1.07B.
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In Thousands, USD |
TTM 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2024 31-Dec-2024 | FY 2023 31-Dec-2023 | FY 2022 31-Dec-2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV | 1,350,944 | 1,350,944 | 942,833 | 765,268 |
| Revenue | 1,070,009 | 1,070,009 | 952,564 | 799,913 |
| EBITDA | 58,082 | 58,082 | 53,306 | 31,037 |
| Net Income | (3,305) | (3,305) | (5,932) | (31,292) |
| Total Assets | 1,219,448 | 1,219,448 | 1,223,725 | 1,077,590 |
| Total Debt | 41,590 | 41,590 | 35,215 | 34,226 |
Believe Valuation & Funding
| Deal Type | Date | Amount | Valuation/ EBITDA |
Post-Val | Status | Debt |
|---|
Believe Comparisons
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Believe Competitors (6)
One of Believe’s 6 competitors is CD Baby, a Private Equity-Backed company based in Portland, OR.
| Company Name | Financing Status | Location | Employees | Total Raised | Last Financing Date/Type | Last Financing Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD Baby | Private Equity-Backed | Portland, OR | ||||
| Kobalt | Private Equity-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| Warner Chappell Music | Formerly PE-Backed | New York, NY | ||||
| BeLive Technology | Formerly VC-backed | Singapore, Singapore | ||||
| Audiosocket | Venture Capital-Backed | Seattle, WA |
Believe Signals
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Believe Investors
| Investor Name | Investor Type | Holding | Investor Since | Participating Rounds | Contact Info |
|---|
Believe Investments & Acquisitions (19)
Believe’s most recent deal was a Secondary Transaction - Private with Doğan Music Company for . The deal was made on 25-Sep-2024.
| Company Name | Deal Date | Deal Type | Deal Size | Industry | Lead Partner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doğan Music Company | 25-Sep-2024 | Secondary Transaction - Private | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| Global Records | 08-Jul-2024 | Corporate | Movies, Music and Entertainment | ||
| White Hill Music (Premium Punjabi Music Catalog) | 30-Jan-2024 | Corporate Asset Purchase | Buildings and Property | ||
| Sentric Music | 29-Mar-2023 | Merger/Acquisition | Media and Information Services (B2B) | ||
| Morning Glory Music | 16-Nov-2022 | Merger/Acquisition | Movies, Music and Entertainment |
Believe ESG
Risk Overview
Risk Rating
Updated October, 25, 2024
14.18 | Low Risk
Risk Scale
A lower score indicates better sustainability
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0-10
Low
10-20
Med
20-30
High
30-40
Severe
40+
Exposure
Exposure refers to the extent to which a company is exposed to different material ESG issues
Management
Management is related to actions taken to manage ESG issues
Peers Analysis
Peer performance insights compare the company’s ESG performance to the performance of selected peers to help inform future ESG decisions and drive internal performance improvements.
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Media
Industry
of 260
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Percentile
Movies and Entertainment
Subindustry
of 80
Rank
Percentile
Believe Exits (1)
Believe’s most recent exit was on 19-Dec-2019 from Triller. The exit was categorized as with 25 buyers.
| Company Name | Exit Date | Exit Type | Exit Size | Status | Buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triller | 19-Dec-2019 | Completed |
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Believe Affiliates
Subsidiaries (8)
| Name | Industry | Location | Year Founded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jo&Co | Paris, France | 2010 | |
| Sentric Music | Liverpool, United Kingdom | 2006 | |
| TuneCore | New York, NY | 2005 | |
| Soulfood Entertainment | Hamburg, Germany | 2001 | |
| Doğan Music Company | Istanbul, Turkey | 2000 |
Believe FAQs
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When was Believe founded?
Believe was founded in 2005.
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Where is Believe headquartered?
Believe is headquartered in Paris, France.
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What is the size of Believe?
Believe has 2,323 total employees.
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What industry is Believe in?
Believe’s primary industry is Movies, Music and Entertainment.
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Is Believe a private or public company?
Believe is a Public company.
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What is Believe’s stock symbol?
The ticker symbol for Believe is BLV.
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What is the current stock price of Believe?
As of 21-Mar-2025 the stock price of Believe is $16.39.
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What is the current market cap of Believe?
The current market capitalization of Believe is $1.65B.
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What is Believe’s current revenue?
The trailing twelve month revenue for Believe is $1.07B.
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Who are Believe’s competitors?
CD Baby, Kobalt, Warner Chappell Music, BeLive Technology, and Audiosocket are some of the 6 competitors of Believe.
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What is Believe’s annual earnings per share (EPS)?
Believe’s EPS for 12 months was -$0.03.
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