Round Hill invests in classic catalogs, partnering with extraordinary songwriters and performers, protecting their legacy and elevating both the cultural impact and commercial value of their work.
We have built a full-service, in-house investment and operations platform designed to navigate the complex landscape of international royalties administration.
Operating from offices in three of the world’s major music centers, we source, acquire, administer and monetize music copyrights, across global markets.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF ROUND HILL
In 2010, Josh Gruss, a musician and investment professional, founded Round Hill Music to capture the opportunity in an asset class yet to be discovered by institutional investors.
JOSH GRUSS
FOUNDER & CEO
From the outset, Round Hill acquired rights to iconic works from The Beatles, Elvis, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, Madonna and many more.
As the portfolio grew, Round Hill brought seasoned music industry and investment operators into the business, optimizing baseline royalty collection and expanding revenues through strategic media placements and partnership deals with major brands and digital platforms.
our heritage
The Round Hill team has been behind some of the biggest moves in music rights. We continue to invest in a wide variety of classic music rights.
2010
Round Hill Music founded by Josh Gruss.
2012
Acquired interest in The Beatles (Gil Music and GPS Music catalogs).
2014
Catalog acquisition of the UK rock band Bush.
2015
Acquired the entire catalog of The Offspring ($35 million).
2017
Invested $9 million to acquire ZYNC and its 14 employees.
2017
Acquisition of Carlin Music for $245 million
2018
Acquisition of Ashley Gorley catalog (Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood, etc.)
2020
IPO of Round Hill Music Royalty Fund Ltd on the London Stock Exchange
2020
Catalog acquisition of Johnny Rzeznik
2020
Catalog acquisition of Brody Brown (songwriter and producer for Bruno Mars)
2020
Catalog acquisition of Jim Vallance (songwriter for Bryan Adams)
2021
Acquisition of Telegram catalog
2022
Goo Goo Dolls catalog acquisition
2023
Sale of London Fund to Concord for $582 million
operations and value creation
Round Hill’s team includes veterans across a number of investment, technical, administrative and industry specialisms, supported by dedicated teams.
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Manages the placement and licensing of Round Hill’s music in film, TV, advertising and digital platforms, driving revenue and exposure for the catalog.
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Oversees global copyright registration, royalty tracking and accurate distribution of income to ensure efficient monetization of the catalog.
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Collects and manages royalties from public performances and broadcasts of recorded music, providing an additional revenue stream.
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Provides financial oversight, data analytics, legal support and clear investor communications to support Round Hill’s operations.