# Scratch Music Group

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/scratch-music-group

- Industry: Travel & Leisure
- Headquarters: New York, US
- Website: www.scratchmusicgroup.com
- Total disclosed funding: $3.3M
- Latest round: Series B (Apr 25, 2016)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

Scratch Music Group specializes in DJ bookings and education, offering training programs and event services tailored to aspiring and professional DJs, enhancing their careers in the dynamic music industry.Founded in 2002 and headquartered in New York, US, Scratch Music Group provides DJ education and booking services. The firm has completed a total of 4 deals, with its most recent deal on April 25, 2016, when it raised USD 3.30 mn in a Series A funding round led by Contour Venture Partners. The company was co-founded by J Berkeley and Rob Principe, who serves as CEO.Scratch Music Group is recognized for its diverse offerings in the DJ industry. It operates the Scratch DJ Academy, delivering extensive training programs, and Scratch Event DJs, which manages bookings for professional DJs. Targeting both aspiring DJs and event organizers, Scratch operates mainly in major cities such as New York City and Los Angeles, serving a broad clientele.Scratch Music Group generates revenue through its educational services and event booking operations. The Scratch DJ Academy earns revenue from tuition fees for its courses, while Scratch Event DJs charges fees for facilitating event bookings. This dual revenue model allows the company to serve various clients in the entertainment industry effectively.Looking forward, Scratch Music Group aims to enhance its service offerings and expand into new geographic markets. The company plans to launch new training programs designed for a wider audience by the end of 2024. Recent funding from the Series A round will support these initiatives, including expanding operations in additional U.S. metropolitan areas. Additionally, the firm raised funding in April 2016 from Correlation Ventures, which will also assist in these expansion efforts.

## Funding rounds

- Series B, Apr 25, 2016 — Correlation Ventures
- Series A, Jul 13, 2011, $3.3M — Contour Venture Partners, Partnership Fund for New York City

## Investors

- Contour Venture Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/contour-venture-partners) — Series A
- Partnership Fund for New York City (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/partnership-fund-for-new-york-city) — Series A
- Correlation Ventures (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/correlation-ventures) — Series B