# Lyric Hospitality

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/lyric-hospitality

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: San Francisco, US
- Website: www.lyric.com
- Total disclosed funding: $127M
- Latest round: Series A (Jan 27, 2022)
- Investors on record: 17

## About

Lyric Hospitality, Inc. is a creative solutions provider focused on empowering individuals through innovative digital tools and platforms that enhance connectivity and collaboration for diverse users across various sectors.Lyric Hospitality, Inc., founded in 2014, operates primarily in San Francisco, US. The company specializes in creating digital tools aimed at fostering connectivity and collaboration. In June 2023, Black Swan acquired Lyric, complementing its real estate strategy. The founder's background details are not publicly available. Lyric has raised a total of USD 26.45 mn in funding, with its latest round being the Series A, featuring investors such as Certares Management and Fifth Wall Ventures. The current company valuation stands at USD 38.91 mn.Lyric specializes in empowering creators, dreamers, and explorers through innovative products and services designed to foster connectivity and creativity. The company’s core offerings include a range of digital tools and platforms that facilitate collaboration, content creation, and exploration. These products are aimed at a diverse customer base that spans various sectors, including education, entertainment, and the creative industries. Key end users of Lyric's services include artists, educators, and professionals seeking to enhance their creative processes and connect with like-minded individuals. The company has strategically expanded its market presence globally, targeting regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia, where there is a significant demand for creative and collaborative solutions.Lyric generates revenue through a structured model that includes subscription services and partnerships with various clients. The company engages in direct-to-consumer transactions, allowing users to access their flagship products through a subscription-based pricing plan. This structure enables customers to purchase monthly or annual subscriptions tailored to their needs, providing flexibility and access to a suite of tools and resources. Partnerships with educational institutions and creative organizations further augment the company’s revenue streams, as these entities may incorporate Lyric’s offerings into their programs. The combination of individual subscriptions and institutional partnerships creates a diverse revenue base that supports the company’s growth and innovation initiatives.Following its recent acquisition by Black Swan on June 12, 2023, Lyric Hospitality, Inc. aims to leverage its new resources to enhance its product offerings and expand into new markets. The company plans to develop new tools and digital solutions tailored to meet the needs of emerging markets, particularly in regions such as Asia and Europe, by 2024. The funding from the Series A round will support these initiatives, facilitating the creation of new products and expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Jan 27, 2022, $26M — New Enterprise Associates, Tishman Speyer, RXR, PAR Capital Management, Certares Management, SignalFire, Highgate Ventures, Fifth Wall Ventures, 01A
- Series B, Jan 31, 2019, $80M — New Enterprise Associates, RXR, Airbnb, Inc., SineWave Ventures, Obvious, SignalFire, Tusk Venture Partners, Fifth Wall Ventures
- Series A, May 5, 2017, $16M — New Enterprise Associates, AXA Venture Partners, Tusk Venture Partners, NFX, Fifth Wall Ventures
- Seed, Jun 3, 2016, $1.6M — Foundation Capital, Polytech Ventures
- Seed, Sep 9, 2014, $3.5M — AXA Venture Partners

## Investors

- AXA Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/axa-venture-partners) — Seed, Series A
- Foundation Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/foundation-capital) — Seed
- Polytech Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/polytech-ventures) — Seed
- New Enterprise Associates (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/new-enterprise-associates) — Series A, Series B
- Tusk Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tusk-venture-partners) — Series A, Series B
- NFX (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/nfx) — Series A
- Fifth Wall Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/fifth-wall-ventures) — Series A, Series B
- RXR (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/rxr) — Series B, Series A
- Airbnb, Inc. — Series B
- SineWave Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/sinewave-ventures) — Series B
- Obvious (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/obvious) — Series B
- SignalFire (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/signalfire) — Series B, Series A
- Tishman Speyer (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/tishman-speyer) — Series A
- PAR Capital Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/par-capital-management) — Series A
- Certares Management (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/certares-management) — Series A
- Highgate Ventures — Series A
- 01A (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/01a) — Series A