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Stage11 develops a technology platform for interactive music experiences within the metaverse. It integrates gaming technology, mixed reality, and digital collectibles to craft immersive events and content for music enthusiasts. This approach enables deep user engagement and dynamic virtual environments, moving beyond passive consumption and offering novel ways for audiences to connect with artists.
Founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo, Stage11 emerged from his insight into the evolving convergence of gaming, music, and digital interaction. Drawing on his entertainment industry background, Belolo recognized an opportunity to build a space where artistic expression could flourish in new virtual dimensions, redefining fan engagement and creative possibilities in the digital realm.
Stage11 targets a global audience of music lovers and digital natives seeking innovative connections with artists and cultural content. Its offerings cater to individuals desiring more interactive, personalized experiences than conventional media provides. The company’s mission is to cultivate the metaverse’s premier cultural destination, empowering creators and audiences to shape digital entertainment’s future.
Stage11 has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round.
Stage11 has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stage11 has raised $6.0M across 1 funding round. Most recently, it raised $6.0M Seed in October 2021.
| Date | Round | Lead Investors | Other Investors | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2021 | $6M Seed | — | Motier Ventures, Resonance VC, Jonathan Belolo | Announced |
Stage11 has raised $6.0M in total across 1 funding round.
Stage11's investors include Motier Ventures, Resonance VC, Jonathan Belolo.
Stage11 is a Paris-based startup founded in 2020 that builds immersive, interactive music experiences in the metaverse, using video game technology to let artists invite fans into collaborative musical worlds.[1][2][3] It serves music artists, brands, digital creators, and fans by solving the problem of limited fan engagement in traditional concerts through interactive events featuring gameplay, cinematic narratives, digital collectibles, and an NFT marketplace on an environmentally-conscious blockchain.[1][2] The company has raised $5.77M-$5.8M in seed funding, employs around 25 people with offices in Paris and Los Angeles, and shows early momentum via high-profile partnerships like Snoop Dogg and David Guetta.[1][3]
Stage11 was co-founded in 2020 by Jonathan Belolo, CEO and co-owner of Scorpio Music (a 45-year-old French label), and Mani Nordine, President of American Artists Company, who manages A-list talent including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Nas, and Lady Gaga.[3] Belolo, a self-described gamer and sci-fi enthusiast, envisioned merging his music industry roots with metaverse tech to redefine artist-fan interactions, inspired by dreams of immersive worlds.[3] Early traction came from a €5M (~$5.8M) seed round led by Otium Capital, with backing from Belolo himself, enabling hires from Assassin’s Creed, Oculus, Marvel, and Nike, plus artist partnerships to build its platform.[3]
Stage11 rides the convergence of music, gaming, and Web3/metaverse trends, capitalizing on explosive growth in virtual events, AR/VR, and digital goods post-2020.[1][3][4] Timing aligns with maturing tech like accessible game engines and NFTs, amid live music's digital shift (e.g., pandemic-accelerated virtual concerts), positioning it against competitors like Animal Concerts and YellowHeart.[1] It influences the ecosystem by pioneering "music metaverses," enabling artists to own fan data/economies via blockchain, potentially disrupting ticketing (fraud-prone) and streaming (passive).[1][2]
Stage11 is primed to scale its platform with seed funds fueling artist signings, tech builds, and metaverse expansion, potentially dominating interactive music as VR hardware improves and Web3 adoption grows.[3] Trends like AI-driven content, mainstream metaverses (e.g., Roblox concerts), and fan-owned economies will shape it, evolving its influence from niche innovator to ecosystem builder for artist-fan co-creation.[2] As metaverse music matures, Stage11 could redefine live events, turning every performance into a persistent, playable world.
