ACUM

What ACUM does

ACUM is a non-profit performing rights organization founded in 1936 and headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel, that administers the copyrights of approximately 15,824 member composers, lyricists, poets, and music publishers. The organization manages a catalog of over 1.84 million registered works (598,963 of which are Israeli versions) and serves as the legally designated collective rights management body for music in Israel under statutory copyright law. ACUM operates a digital licensing and royalty management platform accessible via apps.acum.org.il, including a Music Licensing Portal, a Creator/Member Portal, a Concert and Performance Reporting System, and a Music Work Search Database, enabling both self-serve SMB licensing and direct enterprise licensing for broadcasters, advertisers, hospitality venues, and event organizers.

Revenue is generated through licensing fees collected across multiple use categories — broadcast (TV, radio), public performance (businesses, restaurants, bars, event halls, local authorities), synchronization (advertising, film), digital (internet, mobile carriers), and physical/print reproduction — with collected royalties distributed to members after deducting operational expenses. Distribution relies on usage data supplemented by statistical sampling. ACUM extends its value proposition beyond licensing through three wholly-owned operating subsidiaries: Beit HaYotzer, a performance venue at Tel Aviv Port's Hangar 19 offering free production services and a podcast studio to ~7,000 member creators; the Keret HaRovaya Welfare Fund for Creators; and the Foundation for the Promotion of Israeli Creation. The organization holds 120 bilateral agreements with 82 sister copyright societies globally and is a member of CISAC and BIEM, enabling cross-border royalty collection and reciprocal representation of foreign repertoire in Israel.

Name

ACUM

Legal name

אגודת קומפוזיטורים, מחברים ומו"לים למוסיקה בישראל (ACUM - Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers of Music in Israel)

Website

https://acum.org.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

ACUM is Israel's statutory performing rights organization, founded in 1936, administering copyrights for 15,824 member creators across a catalog of 1.84 million works. It collects licensing royalties from broadcasters, venues, advertisers, and digital platforms, distributing them to members while operating welfare funds, awards, and the Beit HaYotzer performance venue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Rights Management

NAICS

Music Publishers (512230), Music Publishers (51223)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Rights Organizations (PROs) & Public Performance Licensing (MPAIAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performance Rights Administration (PRO Affiliation, Cue Sheet/Setlist Processing) (MPAIABAE), Publishing Administration (Catalog Admin, Global Subpublishing) (MPAIABAB), Royalty Accounting & Payment Services (Statements, Audits, Payee Management) (MPAIABAL), Copyright Registration & Catalog Management (Metadata, ISWC/ISRC Linking) (MPAIABAC)

Keywords

• Music rights management
• Royalty collection services
• Copyright licensing administration
• Performing rights organization
• Music publishing administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramat Gan

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Music Licensing Royalties: ACUM collects licensing fees from all users of music including TV channels, radio stations, event halls, restaurants, bars, advertisers, local authorities, film producers, internet platforms, and mobile carriers. Fees are collected for broadcasting, downloads, physical sales, public performance, film synchronization, and advertising use. Royalties are distributed to members based on usage data and statistical sampling where precise data is unavailable.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ACUM (Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers of Music in Israel) is Israel's primary performing rights organization that administers copyrights for music creators. It collects licensing fees from all users of music including broadcasters, businesses, event organizers, advertisers, and digital platforms, then distributes those royalties to its member composers, lyricists, poets, and music publishers. The organization also provides welfare support, creative development funding, and operates Beit HaYotzer, a performance venue for member artists.

Product overview

ACUM (אגודת קומפוזיטורים, מחברים ומו"לים למוסיקה בישראל – Association of Composers, Authors and Publishers of Music in Israel) is Israel's primary performing rights organization (PRO). It operates as a unified licensing and royalty management platform rather than a modular product suite. The core offering consists of music licensing services through the Music Licensing Portal, member services via the Creator Portal, and royalty collection/distribution systems including the Concert Reporting System and Music Work Search Database. Supporting services include the Welfare Fund for Creators and the Creation Promotion Fund. ACUM also operates Beit Hayotzer (Creator's House), a performance venue and creative hub at Tel Aviv Port that provides free stage access, technical production, and a podcast studio to member artists. The organization represents over 15,800 creators and maintains agreements with 82 sister societies in 120 countries for international copyright representation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Beit HaYotzer (בית היוצר): A live performance venue operated by ACUM for its member creators, offering stage, lighting, sound, marketing, PR, and ticket sales services at no cost to creators. Located in Hangar 19 at Tel Aviv Port.

Products and services

• Music Licensing Portal (Business, Performance, Event, Film, Internet, Advertising Licenses) Online portal for obtaining licenses to use music from ACUM's repertoire, covering uses such as music in businesses, live performances, family events, broadcasts, internet, films, and advertising. Targeted at businesses, event organizers, advertisers, broadcasters, and other commercial music users in Israel.
• Creator/Member Portal Online portal for ACUM members to manage their accounts, view royalty distributions, update works registration, and access benefits and workshops. Targeted at ACUM's 15,824+ member composers, lyricists, writers, poets, and music publishers.
• Music Work Search Database Searchable database for locating musical works and their creators registered with ACUM, supporting rights identification across ACUM's catalog of over 1.84 million registered versions. Targeted at licensees, broadcasters, and the general public.
• Beit HaYotzer Performance Venue Live performance venue located in Hangar 19 of Tel Aviv Port, providing free stage access, technical equipment (PA, lighting, piano), production support, and ticketing services for ACUM member artists. Hosts concerts, workshops, masterclasses, and public events for approximately 7,000 Israeli creator-members.
• Podcast Studio Professional podcast recording studio in Beit HaYotzer, offering sound equipment, lighting for video recording, and editing services for creators. Targeted at ACUM member artists seeking content production capabilities.

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 82 Sister Societies WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACUM has 120 bilateral agreements with 82 sister copyright societies around the world for reciprocal representation of musical works. This enables Israeli creators to receive royalties for performances abroad through corresponding societies, and ACUM to collect royalties on behalf of foreign creators for uses in Israel.
• CISAC (International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACUM is a member of CISAC, the global federation of copyright societies, enabling international coordination on rights management and cross-border royalty collection.
• BIEM (International Federation of Mechanical Rights Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACUM is affiliated with BIEM, the international body coordinating mechanical reproduction rights management between societies globally.
• Tel Aviv Port AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Tel Aviv Port (נמל תל אביב) granted Hangar 22 (now Hangar 19) to ACUM for use as the Beit HaYotzer creator venue, providing a performance and event space for ACUM members.
• Beit HaYotzer CreatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeit HaYotzer operates as a creative platform for approximately 7,000 Israeli creator-members of ACUM, providing free or low-cost access to performance space, equipment, and production services to support their artistic careers.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ASCAP: American performing rights organization that collects and distributes royalties to songwriters, composers, and music publishers. ASCAP is a directly comparable collective rights management entity to ACUM, operating the same PRO function for the US market and competing in international reciprocal agreements.
• BMI: US performing rights organization representing songwriters, composers, and publishers, and a member of CISAC and BIEM. BMI is the closest direct peer to ACUM given its analogous PRO function, repertoire licensing model, and reciprocal network participation.
• PRS for Music: UK performing rights organization that licenses music and distributes royalties to songwriters, composers, and publishers. PRS operates the same collective licensing and reciprocal representation model as ACUM and is one of its 82 sister societies.
• GEMA: German performing rights organization representing authors, composers, and publishers of musical works. GEMA is a directly comparable PRO with the same statutory mandate structure and one of ACUM's reciprocal agreement partners.
• SACEM: French society of authors, composers, and music publishers, one of the world's largest PROs. SACEM is a directly comparable collective rights management organization and a sister society partner of ACUM.
• SIAE: Italian society of authors and publishers, operating as Italy's primary PRO for musical and literary works. SIAE is a directly comparable rights management organization to ACUM and one of its reciprocal agreement counterparts.
• JASRAC: Japanese performing rights organization for music, with statutory authority to collect royalties. JASRAC operates the same collective licensing function as ACUM and is a sister society partner.
• APRA AMCOS: Australasian performing rights organization representing songwriters, composers, and publishers. APRA AMCOS is a directly comparable PRO with the same repertoire administration, licensing portal, and reciprocal network structure as ACUM.
• SUISA: Swiss cooperative society for music authors and publishers, operating as Switzerland's primary PRO. SUISA's collective licensing model, statutory mandate, and cooperative governance structure make it highly comparable to ACUM.

Emerging players

• PPL (Phonographic Performance Limited): UK collecting society that administers rights for phonographic (recording) performers and rights holders. PPL operates in the adjacent neighboring rights space that overlaps with ACUM's broader rights administration mandate, making it an emerging/adjacent peer rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/acumallmusic
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ACUMALLMUSIC
• Facebookfacebook.com/acumallmusic
• Instagraminstagram.com/acumcopyright
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/acum

Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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