Music Tech Capital: Where Investors Are Placing Their Bets — 2026 New York Music Month Edition

Join us during New York Music Month for our second annual panel on music tech capital, with the investors and partners on the front lines of today's cutting-edge deals.

Our featured speakers this year include:

• Robert Frech — Managing Director, The Raine Group

• David Hua — VP, Creator Partners

• Raj Gopal — Partner, Vesper

• Valeska Pederson Hintz — Partner, Perkins Coie

• Cherie Hu — Founder, Water & Music (moderator)

We'll open with a snapshot of the music tech investment landscape so far in 2026, drawing from exclusive Water & Music data. Then, we'll dive into a panel discussion contextualizing this data against the lived experience of active investors navigating today's market realities, and identifying tomorrow's breakthrough opportunities.

This event is perfect for:

• Music tech founders raising or planning their next round

• Industry strategists who need to understand capital flows and competitive dynamics across the ecosystem

• Innovation teams at labels & publishers seeking greater clarity on emerging tech

• VC analysts & associates refining their music tech investment thesis

• Music business educators & researchers connecting market trends to deeper industry transformations

​Format

6:00PM–6:30PM: Check-in & open networking (light hors d’oeuvres, full bar + NA options)

6:30PM–7:45PM: Panel + live Q&A

7:45PM–9:00PM: Networking continues

Space is limited; we will thoughtfully curate the attendee list to ensure a strong fit with the event topic, while also bringing together a meaningful range of backgrounds and perspectives.

RSVP now to connect with the investors, leaders, and decision-makers shaping music’s next wave.

This event is part of NY Music Month, an initiative of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Media + Entertainment.

Special thank-you to our venue host, Perkins Coie, for sponsoring this event.