GoldState invests in music, creators and entrepreneurship
ABOUT
GoldState Music (GSM) is a private investment firm with a primary focus on the music sector. Our funds invest in music rights, enterprises in need of growth and expansion capital, as well as emerging music technology. The firm was founded in 2022 by Charles Goldstuck, and currently has offices in New York, NY and Lake Nona, FL (Orlando). The team consists of experienced industry professionals who are deeply rooted in the music ecosystem.
PORTFOLIO
Alan Walker is an artist, DJ and producer from Norway. Since his emergence onto the global music scene with his break-through single Faded, Alan Walker has grown into becoming one of the biggest artist brands within the EDM genre, amassing over 50 billion global streams and more than 115 million followers across social media.
Audius is a blockchain based, decentralized streaming platform. Audius removes the middlemen in the traditional music industry by connecting artists directly to their fans. Artists have the sole ownership of their music and can decide how to monetize them on the platform. Audius has 5.9 million active users backed by over 250,000 artists.
Corite is a fan funded distribution and Web3 platform that enables artists to receive funding and marketing support from their fans. In return, fans are able to get a share of future streaming revenue from their favorite artists. Corite uses a fan funding model, where backers get a percentage of the artist’s future profits when investing actively.
David “Fergie” Ferguson, is a legendary country music producer & sound engineer. Fergie is best known for his works with iconic artists such as Charlie Pride and Johnny Cash, collaborating on the Grammy Award-winning album American Recordings. His has recently worked with Americana artists Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.
Grace Tandon, pka Daya, is a pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who burst onto the scene with the massive successes of double-platinum singles “Hide Away” and “Sit Still, Look Pretty.” Since her debut in 2016, Daya has cemented herself as one of the top female pop vocalists and won a Grammy for her collaboration with The Chainsmokers on “Don’t Let Me Down.”
Laura Veltz is a country-centric songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Veltz, a staple in the Nashville music community, has written for the likes of Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Ryan Hurd, and Lady A. She has received four Grammy nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards for “The Bones.”
Rob Williford is a songwriter and guitarist best known for his frequent collaborations with country star Luke Combs. Williford’s impressive portfolio of writing credits includes the 2019 CMA Song of the Year, Beautiful Crazy and the chart-topping singles Forever After All and Doin’ This.
The Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art recording studio situated along the mega-yacht marina within the luxury resort community of Albany in The Bahamas, where the most talented musicians have been inspired to produce their best work. By merging state-of-the-art recording facilities and a renowned management team with a luxury resort setting, it creates the ultimate haven for creators to be inspired.
TouchTunes is a music and entertainment platform, Featured in over 75,000 bars, restaurants and other social venues across North America and Europe, TouchTunes is bringing people together with fun, interactive music and entertainment solutions. Their flagship jukeboxes, paired with an extensive music catalog and mobile app, inspire millions of people every week to play the right song at the right time at their favorite hangouts.
The Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art recording studio situated along the mega-yacht marina within the luxury resort community of Albany in The Bahamas, where the most talented musicians have been inspired to produce their best work. By merging state-of-the-art recording facilities and a renowned management team with a luxury resort setting, it creates the ultimate haven for creators to be inspired.
TouchTunes is a music and entertainment platform, Featured in over 75,000 bars, restaurants and other social venues across North America and Europe, TouchTunes is bringing people together with fun, interactive music and entertainment solutions. Their flagship jukeboxes, paired with an extensive music catalog and mobile app, inspire millions of people every week to play the right song at the right time at their favorite hangouts.
Alan Walker is an artist, DJ and producer from Norway. Since his emergence onto the global music scene with his break-through single Faded, Alan Walker has grown into becoming one of the biggest artist brands within the EDM genre, amassing over 50 billion global streams and more than 115 million followers across social media.
Audius is a blockchain based, decentralized streaming platform. Audius removes the middlemen in the traditional music industry by connecting artists directly to their fans. Artists have the sole ownership of their music and can decide how to monetize them on the platform. Audius has 5.9 million active users backed by over 250,000 artists.
Corite is a fan funded distribution and Web3 platform that enables artists to receive funding and marketing support from their fans. In return, fans are able to get a share of future streaming revenue from their favorite artists. Corite uses a fan funding model, where backers get a percentage of the artist’s future profits when investing actively.
David “Fergie” Ferguson, is a legendary country music producer & sound engineer. Fergie is best known for his works with iconic artists such as Charlie Pride and Johnny Cash, collaborating on the Grammy Award-winning album American Recordings. His has recently worked with Americana artists Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.
Grace Tandon, pka Daya, is a pop singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who burst onto the scene with the massive successes of double-platinum singles “Hide Away” and “Sit Still, Look Pretty.” Since her debut in 2016, Daya has cemented herself as one of the top female pop vocalists and won a Grammy for her collaboration with The Chainsmokers on “Don’t Let Me Down.”
Laura Veltz is a country-centric songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Veltz, a staple in the Nashville music community, has written for the likes of Maren Morris, Dan + Shay, Ryan Hurd, and Lady A. She has received four Grammy nominations and won the Song of the Year at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards for “The Bones.”
Rob Williford is a songwriter and guitarist best known for his frequent collaborations with country star Luke Combs. Williford’s impressive portfolio of writing credits includes the 2019 CMA Song of the Year, Beautiful Crazy and the chart-topping singles Forever After All and Doin’ This.
The Sanctuary is a state-of-the-art recording studio situated along the mega-yacht marina within the luxury resort community of Albany in The Bahamas, where the most talented musicians have been inspired to produce their best work. By merging state-of-the-art recording facilities and a renowned management team with a luxury resort setting, it creates the ultimate haven for creators to be inspired.
TouchTunes is a music and entertainment platform, Featured in over 75,000 bars, restaurants and other social venues across North America and Europe, TouchTunes is bringing people together with fun, interactive music and entertainment solutions. Their flagship jukeboxes, paired with an extensive music catalog and mobile app, inspire millions of people every week to play the right song at the right time at their favorite hangouts.
TEAM
ADVISORS
Priyanka Khimani
Advisor, Entertainment Lawyer
Ann Mincielli
Advisor, Recording Engineer
PARTNERS
Pinnacle Financial Partners provides a full range of banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services designed for businesses and their owners and individuals interested in a comprehensive relationship with their financial institution. Applying a people-centric approach, Pinnacle aims to provide distinctive financial service and effective advice to its clients, and was awarded with a spot on FORTUNE’s 2020 list of the 100 Best Companies to Work For®.
Tavistock Group is an international private investment family office that consists of a trading operation and a portfolio of public investments and private companies. Their investments consist of more than 200 companies across 13 countries. Tavistock Group’s holdings are diverse and significant in scale, routinely investing long term and taking an active operating role.
PRESS
CONTACT
6900 Tavistock Lakes Boulevard
Suite 200
Orlando, FL 32827
30 East 23rd Street
12th Floor
New York City, NY 10010
For general inquiries,
contact us at: [email protected]