What shesaidso.sweden does

shesaid.so is a global community organization serving women and gender minorities in the music industry. The company describes itself as a community of artists, creatives, and professionals on a mission to unlock the music business to all through education, partnerships, and connection. Founded in 2017 (with a Sweden entity, shesaidso.sweden, dated to 2021 in firmographic records), the organization operates from London with formal regional chapters and programs spanning the UK, Spain, Brazil, India, France, Italy, and Sweden.

The product portfolio is built around a community-plus-programs model rather than a software product. Core offerings include a lifetime Alice Membership, the she.grows mentoring scheme (operated in multiple countries), the ASA mentoring scheme in Brazil, free downloadable guides (networking, speaker pitching, intersectionality), the annual Alternative Power 100 Music List editorial property, and the True Music Fund (operated in partnership with Ballantine's). Underlying technology is described as a digital community platform providing membership management, mentoring coordination tools, and a content distribution system — not a proprietary technology moat. Distribution is event-led, with presence at Amsterdam Dance Event, SXSW, MIL Lisbon, and other major industry conferences.

The revenue model is a blend of subscription (lifetime Alice Membership), partnership-funded programs (Ballantine's, YouTube Music, Patreon, British Council, Oi Futuro, Lighthouse), event-driven income, and corporate 'Allies' relationships with companies and non-profits. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and many programs (mentoring cohorts, the True Music Fund grants) are funded through partner contributions rather than direct member fees. The company has 1–10 employees, has never disclosed a funding round, and operates as a founder/community-led mission-driven organization with no parent company or external controlling entity identified.

Name

shesaidso.sweden

Legal name

shesaid.so

Website

https://shesaid.so

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

shesaid.so is a global community organization offering lifetime membership, mentoring programs, editorial content, and grant funds for women and gender minorities working in the music industry, operating across the UK, Spain, Brazil, India, and Sweden.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Music Industry Community Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Management & Creator Community Building (MPAAAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Influencer/Creator Talent Agencies (Music Creators) (MPAIAGAK), Creator/Artist Direct-to-Fan Streaming & Membership (MPAIACAF)

Keywords

• Music industry community
• Women in music
• Music mentoring programs
• Music networking events
• Music career development

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Lifelong Alice membership granted to program participants with access to global shesaid.so community. The membership provides networking, mentorship access, and community benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

shesaid.so operates a global membership community for women and gender minorities in the music industry, providing access to networking, structured mentoring programmes (she.grows, ASA), educational resources, and industry events. The organization also runs industry initiatives including the annual Alternative Power 100 Music List and the True Music Fund in partnership with Ballantine's.

Product overview

shesaid.so is a global community organization focused on unlocking the music business to all through education, partnerships and connection. The organization operates as a platform-plus-programmes model, offering community membership as its core product alongside specialized mentoring programmes (she.grows, ASA), free resource guides (networking, speaker pitching, intersectionality), the annual Alternative Power 100 Music List, and the True Music Fund. The portfolio is complemented by physical and online events including MEETSSS summits, Boxout Weekender, and Jazz Weekender. The organization does not offer a technology product but rather community access, educational programmes, and industry initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alternative Power 100 Music List: An annual list launched in 2017 celebrating those at the forefront of the new era for the music industry, focusing on independent creators and entrepreneurs.
• she.grows
• ASA - Arte Sonica Amplificada
• True Music Fund

Products and services

• shesaid.so Community Membership A paid subscription-based membership offering individuals working in the music industry access to a global community, networking opportunities, member directory, events, and educational content.
• she.grows Mentoring Programme A structured mentoring scheme designed for women and gender minorities in the music industry, pairing mentees with experienced industry mentors for one-to-one meetings, group sessions, and workshops.
• ASA - Arte Sonica Amplificada A mentoring and training programme for women in sound in Brazil, developed with British Council, Oi Futuro, and Lighthouse, supporting participants in music production, audio engineering, and career development.
• Free Resources (Guides) Free downloadable guides covering music industry networking, speaker pitching at events, and intersectionality/inclusive language for music professionals.
• True Music Fund A grant programme powered by shesaid.so in partnership with Ballantine's that provides funding and mentorship to music communities, collectives, and independent cultural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• 400+ individuals have participated as mentors/mentees through she.grows programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ballantine's True Music FundcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Ballantine's True Music Fund powered by shesaid.so supports music communities, collectives and independent cultural projects through funding and mentorship. In 2025, Boxout.fm was selected as a recipient, contributing to revival of physical radio space and development of new digital programming formats.
• YouTube MusiccoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2021YouTube Music partnered with shesaid.so for she.grows Spain (2021), a hybrid mentoring program supporting women and gender minorities in music business. YouTube Music provided workshops and complementary access to BIME PRO conference.
• PatreoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Patreon partnered with shesaid.so for Alternative Power 100 Music List 2021 celebrating 'The New Creative Economy'. Patreon and shesaid.so work together to program community deep dives exploring new creative economy and successful music stories.
• British CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018ASA (Arte Sonica Amplificada) mentoring scheme in Brazil produced in collaboration with British Council, Oi Futuro, Lighthouse, and shesaid.so. British Council contributed to development of Brazilian creative industries through skills training and cultural exchange.
• Oi FuturocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Oi Futuro (Oi corporation's social responsibility institute) partnered to provide Labsonica creative studio and co-working space as hub for ASA mentoring community in Brazil.
• LighthousecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Lighthouse (Brighton-based arts charity) contributed expertise connecting new developments in art, technology, science and society, providing training and education initiatives for ASA program.
• Boiler RoomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoxout.fm developed international collaborations with Boiler Room, connecting Indian underground music with global electronic music audience on world's biggest broadcast platform.
• Worldwide FMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational collaboration platform connecting local artists and scenes in India with wider global audiences through radio and streaming.
• British CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoxout.fm partnership with British Council for Delhi to Derry project enabling genuine artistic exchange with artists physically travelling, performing, and recording.
• Goethe-InstitutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cultural exchange partnerships supporting Boxout.fm programming and cross-cultural music initiatives.
• Pro Helvetia - Swiss Arts CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting Boxout.fm's international programming and cultural exchange initiatives.
• KeychangeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership announced for mentoring opportunities, connecting shesaid.so community with Keychange's gender balance initiatives in music industry.
• PRS Foundation's Power UpminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for mentoring opportunities connecting shesaid.so community with PRS Foundation's Power Up anti-racist initiative.
• Music Publishers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing mentoring opportunities with music publishing industry professionals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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